A former Supreme court Judge, Justice V.C.R.A.C Crabbe wants Members of Parliament to stand out in their contributions in the House by taking positions independent of their party stands on issues.
According to him, the prevailing situation where lawmakers mostly toe party lines on issues on the Floor of Parliament is not the best trend for the country’s democracy.
Speaking at the inauguration of parliamentary training institute, Justice Crabbe who is also the Commissioner of the Statute Law Review Commission said the view of the majority may not always be right.
He added: “That the concept that the majority is always right; that is, that every decision that it arrives starts by voting is wise, not even the most fervent democrat has ever been changed.
The retired supreme court judge also added that the directive principle for state policies and a national development plan should be the main guide to any presidency, not the urge to fulfill campaign promises while in government.
He advised governments not to abandon projects of outgoing administration.
Source: kasapafmonline
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Why now? Where were u when the ndc was majority in parliament doing whatever they want?
I'm surprised when ndc is in power some of our leaders act differently to the nation to please the ndc,but immediately there is a change of government they behave like nationalists,when did this man thought Ghana first? They should give us a break for the new government to do what they promised the people of Ghana and are dear to the hearts of the Ghanaians and lives alone with his ndc national development plan they themselves didn't believe in.He should wait for the ndc to come back in 40 years time to advise them to do the right thing since NPP has matured and competent people who know what is good for Ghanaians. We don't need ndc ***barred word*** to tell our in coming government what to do,they know what Ghanaians are looking for and I believe in them to deliver.
Very interesting. Is this cock crowing at dusk.
Thank you Mr. Crabbe for your advice, but where were you when the NDC majority was approving loans left right center without due diligence and in defiance of the minority's caution. I smell BIAS.