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Parliament’s vetting standards are stinking cheap and irresponsible — Blakk Rasta

Parliament Parliament’s vetting standards are stinking cheap and irresponsible —Blakk Rasta
TUE, 04 FEB 2025

Ghanaian musician and radio host, Blakk Rasta, has criticized certain Members of Parliament for their behavior during the recent ministerial vetting process.

His comments are particularly in reaction to Alexander Afenyo-Markin's comments that members of the NDC begged the Minority NPP to refrain from questioning the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, Linda Akweley Ocloo, during her vetting on January 28, 2025.

In reaction to criticisms about compromising vetting standards and allowing Linda Ocloo to go without asking the necessary questions, Afenyo-Markin explained that some individuals urged him not to be harsh on her.

Afenyo-Markin, the Ranking Member of Parliament's Appointments Committee, said they referenced her status as a widow, adding that she might not be able to withstand intense scrutiny.

But speaking on this development during his show on 3FM, Blakk Rasta criticised the Majority and Minority, accusing them of lowering standards in a way that could harm the country.

He specifically called out Afenyo-Markin, asking him to "bow his head in shame" for admitting that both sides had compromised on the process.

"These are the so-called 'honourables,' yet they accepted this dirty, stinking plea. If she is not in the right state of mind to serve the nation, put her aside. It's not by force," he fumed.

Blakk Rasta also compared this vetting to previous ones, making reference to former Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection Minister, Sarah Adwoa Safo.

"In the last vetting we saw in Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo went in there and because she had a baby, they pleaded that the vetting should be as short as possible. What did we see from Sarah Adwoa Safo? She had a cozy walk in the park. She became the most arrogant minister of State we had in that government. First, she decided to abscond. Better still, she decided to abandon her ministerial duties and run all the way to America," he stated.

He added, "We saw her celebrating birthdays. Yet the Ghanaian people were waiting for her to come and deliver on her responsibility as she had sworn to do. She became the most arrogant minister, telling Ghanaians her family comes first."

Blakk Rasta concluded by calling for the dissolution of the current Appointments Committee.

"Well, thanks to Afenyo-Markin. He has told us how cheap this Appointment Committee is. It's stinking cheap. It's beyond cheap. And if I had my way, I would disband this dirty, cheap, irresponsible Appointments Committee right now," he claimed.

Gideon Afful Amoako
Gideon Afful Amoako

A journalist passionate about social issues, politics and current affairs.Page: gideon-afful-amoako

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