Ghanaian investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has highlighted concerns raised by two prominent members of Ghana’s Parliament—Muntaka Mubarak, MP for Asawase, and Joseph Osei-Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker—regarding the current state of the institution.
During an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View, a programme aired on Channel One TV, Manasseh disclosed that Muntaka Mubarak had privately remarked that 70% of Ghana’s issues can be attributed to the shortcomings of Parliament. This conversation took place ahead of the release of Manasseh’s most recent book.
Manasseh explained that both Muntaka and Osei-Owusu recognise the challenges within Parliament and have voiced their frustration over the difficulty in enacting meaningful reforms from within the system.
“There are key figures like Joe Osei-Owusu and Muntaka who are clearly discontented with the state of Parliament,” Manasseh noted. “Muntaka mentioned that 70% of the country’s problems stem from Parliament. They are aware of the issues but find it hard to drive change internally. So, when given a platform, they express their concerns.”
Manasseh’s new book, The President Ghana Never Got, was launched on 8 August, adding to his body of work that includes the 2016 publication, The Fourth John: Reign, Rejection & Rebound, which detailed John Dramani Mahama’s presidency and its conclusion.
The concerns voiced by Muntaka Mubarak and Joseph Osei-Owusu, as highlighted by Manasseh Azure Awuni, reflect a broader unease about the state of Ghana’s Parliament and its failure to drive meaningful change.
Parliament is expected to play a critical role in addressing the nation’s problems. The sooner reforms are initiated to restore public confidence, the better.
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