<<Print>>Former Central Minister, Kwamena Duncan has descended heavily on the Minority in Parliament over their behaviour during Tuesday's State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
President Nana Akufo-Addo, in his first State of the Nation Address in his second term on March 9, touched on his achievements in the various sectors of the economy and the developmental projects he seeks to undertake in his second term.
2021 SONA Highlights
The President stated that his ''government will continue to implement prudent fiscal measures to quicken the pace of fiscal consolidation, and, in March this year, the Minister for Finance will come to this august House to provide further details on the measures to be taken to restore our country back to the path of economic recovery. Mr. Speaker, Government, in four years, has recorded a number of significant milestones in our quest to formalise and modernise the Ghanaian economy. We believe it is the fairest and fastest way to achieve our goals.''
''The National Identity Card rollout, the National Digital Property Addressing System, the interoperability of mobile money transactions, the introduction of the paperless operations at the port, e-business registration system, and access to digital financial services are all part of the drive to formalise our economy, and enhance its productivity'', he emphasized.
"Under the One District One Factory Policy, 232 projects are at various stages of completion. This includes 76 operating 1D1F companies whiles 112, including five medium-sized agro-processing factories and 63 common user facilities are under construction.''
Minority Boo Chief Justice And Second Lady
When the President ended his speech, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin seized an opportunity to acknowledge dignitaries at the function.
The Speaker recognized the presence of the Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah but the Minority hooted and booed him.
Second Lady Samira Bawumia also got her share from the Minority when the Speaker acknowledged her.
The Minority shouted; ''We want Ramatu''.
National Day of Shame
Speaking on Peace FM's "Kokrokoo", Kwamena Duncan expressed disappointment in the Minority over their conduct.
He declared Tuesday's SONA as a ''National Day of Shame'' on the Minority, stressing they are an embarrassment to the nation.
“Where are we drifting? What sin did the Chief Justice commit? What’s Justice Kwesi Annin Yeboah’s crime? Such an embarrassment in the house of our representatives!...These are our leaders. The Members of Parliament are our leaders and they must show cause that, look, we are leaders and providing leadership.
“It’s an utter disgrace! And you’re saying that, next time, when the Chief Justice has a role to play; a duty to perform in Parliament, that he will feel in his will, in his body, flesh and soul, he will feel welcome to go there,” Kwamena fumed.