The vetting process for ministerial nominees has taken a contentious turn, with Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, accusing the Minority caucus of using the hearings as a tool for political retribution rather than an objective assessment of competence.

In a recent interview with TV3, Ahiafor specifically called out Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, claiming that his approach to the vetting process is driven by past political grievances rather than due diligence.

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Ahiafor pointed to the treatment of Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah as a prime example, stating that the Minority’s decision to reject him was not based on his qualifications but rather on his previous criticism of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

“Afenyo-Markin and his associates declared their intention to reject Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah solely because he had challenged the former President Nana Akufo-Addo during his last State of the Nation Address,” Ahiafor asserted.

He further emphasized that the vetting committee’s role is to assess nominees based on their competence and suitability for their designated positions, rather than settling political scores.

“Nominees appearing before the vetting committee should be assessed based on their competence and suitability for the positions to which they have been nominated, rather than being used as a means of retribution, as the Minority is currently doing,” he stressed.

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