Member of Parliament for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said his reason for resigning from the Appointments Committee of Parliament is based on principle and personal issues.
The action of the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament comes at the back of disagreements and disappointments over the decision of leadership of the NDC to instruct its members of Parliament to approve Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta.
In a letter to the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Ablakwa said “I shall like to state that the reasons for this difficult decision is both personal and on principle”.
While indicating that his decision takes immediate effect, the letter further stated that “May I extend to you leadership of the House, the Committee of Selection and the leadership of the great National Democratic Congress (NDC), my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a member of the 6th, 7th and 8th Parliaments of the Republic of Ghana”.
The respected MP has been praised for his meticulous approach in quizzing appointees on their Curriculum Vitae.
Following his latest decision, he will not be present in the vetting of Deputy Ministerial nominees.
