Ghana's Minority Caucus boycotts Deputy Trade Minister nominee vetting, citing large gov't size and poor economic performance.
The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has boycotted the vetting of President Nana Akufo-Addo's nominee for Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo. The Caucus, led by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, cited the already "large size" of the Akufo-Addo government and its "poor economic performance" as reasons for their decision. They expressed their inability to support this nomination by President Akufo-Addo, citing the country's ongoing severe challenges, including a crippling economic crisis, food insecurity, debt default due to excessive borrowing, government corruption, and wasteful expenditures. The Minority further criticized the President's continued nomination of additional ministers, stating that it reflects a lack of understanding of the economic turmoil caused by his administration's policies.