The Minority in Parliament has justified its decision to reject the approval for the minister-designate for Gender and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba.
Parliament has been debating the appointment committee’s report on the second batch of ministers but the Minority said all the nominees apart from Madam Otiko Djaba should be approved because she was disrespectful and failed to do her national service as required by law.
Otiko Djaba, refused to apologise to former president John Mahama for describing him as “wicked” and “evil” when she appeared before the Appointments Committee for her vetting.
The Minority caucus made fruitless attempts to get her to withdraw the comments when she appeared before them on Tuesday.
Ms. Djaba, however, stated that she does not owe the former president any apology, arguing that she was simply exercising her freedom of speech.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament Friday, Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu reiterated the stance of the minority on the grounds that the nominee’s attitude and temperament will be an affront to the Ministry she is to head.
“We have heard the public question the appointment committee that sometimes we take long too much but the longer it is the better we know the temperament of the Nominee…We are not just looking at the understanding of Policies but we are interested in your temperament…we on this side are convinced that the nominee Otiko Djaba given every opportunity she has described the former President Mahama as ‘evil’ then we persuaded her in body language…and assured her that it’s not our culture but…her attitude, her temperament and the sensitivity on women and children [was not the best].”
The Minority added that her inability to offer national service does not also merit her to be appointed as a Minister.
Source: starrfmonline.com
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I cannot believe what is going on in this country.This is simply a JOKE from NDC guys. John Mahama must apologize to NANA KONADU, JJ RAWLINGS and the CHIEF JUSTICE Madam THEODORA WOOD. Haruna please you guys must come again because in terms of BAD ATTITUDE and INSULTS everyone in this country know JOHN INCOMPETENT MAHAMA is in a comfortable LEAD.Where can find the special PROSECUTOR
Can a university undergraduate be a parliamentarian? Is being a Minister of State an employment? Is national service part of the parameters that qualifies one to be a parliamentarian? Is an apology to John Mahama a ticket to being a Minister? Jokers.
You guys like thinking highly of yourselves. Come to think of it why is the majority wasting time in endorsing the noble woman, they do not need that minority for anything.
Who does HARUNA think he is more arrogant than any of the minority in the vetting panel is he trying to undermine MUNTAKA or what?Don't understand why they give him too much room to oerate
My worry is her inability to do the national service which is a law requirement.but she showed how resolute,firm and decisiveness not her temperament and attitude minority.
Seriously? A typical case of a pot calling the kettle black! Most of you demanding apology rose to your current positions because you insulted and vilified leaders like Presidents Kuffour and Akufo Addo. Babies with sharp teeth demanding apology? FYI John mahama is not Otiko's hero so stop using the vetting committee to extract undeserved apologies. And what expertise do you have to assess temperaments, which is not listed as a prerequisite in the Constitution? Really can't stand the attitude of the babies with sharp teeth who are striving so hard to score cheap political points. Minority remove the logs in your eyes to enable you see clearly!
Much ado about nothing. She will be minister any way. Just please yourselves because this is the only time you can run your mouths.
The last time I checked u guys fall under minority.we won't take u serious
Will you apologize to H.E Nana Akufo Addo for all the insults and lied told against him? Otiko was confident and intelligent. You just can't handle a 'strong' woman. Majority, please confirm her so she can do her job.