Boycotting Parliament is not a winning strategy—PN Africa warns Minority

Communications Officer of PN Africa, Clement Akoloh, has cautioned against the Minority’s decision to boycott parliamentary proceedings, stressing that while such protests may grab headlines, they will not halt legislative business.

Speaking to ABC News GH, Akoloh said the decision by some Minority MPs to walk out over EOCO’s handling of Chairman Wontumi’s bail conditions is within their democratic rights—but ultimately ineffective in halting Parliament’s business.

“There is an overwhelming number of Majority, and thus the absence of the Minority will not stop Parliament business,” he stressed.

Akoloh emphasized that while protest is a legitimate tool for lawmakers to express dissent, abandoning the chamber may not yield the intended results.

“I don’t think this is a good strategy for the Minority to employ,” he said.

“However, they have been successful in introducing the matter.”

He further explained that raising national awareness is important, but decisions will still be made with or without them in attendance.

But with the presence of some Minority members returning to the House, questions remain about how productive today’s parliamentary session will be—and whether the protest will hold enough momentum to pressure EOCO into action.