Senyo Hosi: NDC Doesn't Need Kpandai Seat for Power
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he termed unnecessary political overreach following recent chaotic scenes in Parliament.
Mr. Hosi argued that the NDC does not need the disputed Kpandai seat to solidify its already substantial dominance in the House.
Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 13, Mr. Hosi reacted to the disorder that erupted on Tuesday when Minority MPs staged a protest by abandoning their seats and converging on the floor, leading to a brief scuffle and a suspension of proceedings.
The unrest stemmed from heated disagreements over the declaration of the Kpandai parliamentary seat as vacant, a decision the Minority insists is unlawful and procedurally flawed. Tensions escalated when Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga dismissed the Minority’s objections, setting the stage for the confrontation.
Mr. Hosi questioned the necessity of the Majority’s strong stance, pointing out that the NDC already enjoys a commanding two-thirds majority in Parliament. “The NDC does not need that seat to exercise its political dominance. It already has a two-thirds majority. I was hoping to see a more calm and focused structure or response to it,” he stated.
He expressed concern that the ruling party’s approach was exacerbating tensions instead of promoting cooperation, at a time when Parliament could demonstrate maturity. “There is a window to harmonise the worries of the NPP and the activism of the NDC, which I am also alarmed by,” Mr. Hosi noted.
Mr. Hosi condemned the confrontational atmosphere, describing it as unproductive and petty. “The bickering and childishness going on in Parliament, where people are fighting over everything from the start, is deeply worrying. Everybody wants to show how they can dominate the other,” he said.
He also dismissed the emphasis on numerical strength from both sides of the House. “Somebody says, I’m a mighty Minority. You are a Minority. Somebody is a Majority and wants to show that he is a super-majority. You are just a Majority,” he remarked.
Mr. Hosi urged lawmakers to prioritize consensus-building, arguing that the current parliamentary composition presents a unique opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s democratic institutions. “Let us work in harmony. We have a perfect opportunity to showcase the brilliance and beauty of our democracy,” he said.
He further advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to seek legal redress through the courts, rather than engaging in further parliamentary confrontations, to avoid a constitutional crisis. “What I want to see from the NPP is actually making a case to the judiciary, to ensure we do not create this unnecessary constitutional crisis,” Mr. Hosi added.
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