West African Director of Samaritan Strategy and a lecturer at Pentecost University, Dr. Christopher Ampadu, has cautioned the Members of Parliament against engaging in partisan politics when addressing national issues.
Dr. Christopher Ampadu was discussing the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' Thursday morning.
In his view, the budget must be well explained to Ghanaians for them to understand but the government's Communication Directorate is doing less with public education on the budget.
He also wondered why the Members of Parliament, because they want to project their political parties' interests, throw dust into the eyes of Ghanaians.
Dr. Ampadu advised the Parliamentarians to stop propagandizing national issues and be truthful to the people of Ghana, stressing "one day, one day, you will account to God".
To him, "it's so insulting to us, the public" that "a politician or MP . . . knowing the truth but because of dirty politics, don't tell us the truth".
"This selfish politics hasn't helped Ghana up till now. I strongly believe we shouldn't entertain it. We have to address it for us to know that Ghanaians, at least, have respect within the domain of Africa and the world," he emphasized.
He urged the MPs to ''love this country and the people we claim to serve''.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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We must love and sacrifice a bit for our country. E-levy is the right way to go as so many people are not paying tax in Ghana including professionals as Ofori-Atta mentioned. Yet, they are the ones who make a lot of noise. Who can tell me that any country which has borrowed only to develop a country? Citizens must contribute too. Dr Ampadu's presentation was spot on. Politicians must tell the truth and put the country first. We want good roads, Free SHS and all the nice things but we not want to pay tax. How can this be?
One of the most sensible and national interest oriented statements I have ever heard or read. God bless you Dr.