Dr. Frederick Oduro, a prominent governance expert, has voiced his dissatisfaction with Parliament’s current performance, stating that he would support any efforts to prevent the legislature from reconvening after the upcoming December elections.
Speaking on ABC in the Morning, Dr. Oduro declared, “If there is even an opportunity to picket Parliament to ensure they don’t meet after the elections, I will be happy to be involved in that. They have disappointed Ghanaians.”
His remarks reflect growing frustration over the perceived ineffectiveness of lawmakers and the state of national governance.
In the same interview, Dr. Oduro argued that Parliament has become an arena of political posturing, driven by partisan interests rather than national concerns.
He criticized the Majority Caucus for attempting to reconvene Parliament for urgent business before the elections, describing the recall request as politically motivated.
“Unfortunately, it is a party-controlled system,” he noted, emphasizing that both sides of the House have been more focused on their partisan agendas than on addressing the pressing needs of the nation.
The governance expert also pointed out the ongoing fiscal mismanagement under the current government.
He raised concerns over the continual practice of granting tax waivers, which deprives the state of much-needed revenue, while the government resorts to borrowing at high-interest rates.
“If tax waivers weren’t being handed out, Ghana would be much richer,” he remarked. Dr. Oduro’s criticism underscores the broader economic challenges facing the country and the failure of successive governments to address them effectively.
Dr. Oduro concluded with a call for the government to prioritize the welfare of Ghanaians rather than political maneuvering.
He echoed his earlier sentiments about the need for meaningful reform, stressing that Parliament’s inability to act in the national interest has left many citizens disillusioned.
As the election date approaches, the question remains whether the political class will heed calls for change or continue to disappoint the electorate.
