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It’s time we end the era of appointing MPs as ministers – Ras Mubarak

 

 

The Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak has underscored the need for Ghana to review the provision that enjoins the president to appoint MPs as Ministers.

He argued that some MPs are only interested in getting ministerial appointments and thus neglecting their core function as lawmakers, a situation he said weakens parliament.

The MP was of the view that Ghana needs a clear separation of powers between the executive and the legislature.

To the legislator, parliament ought to be able to be independent enough to put the executive to check.

He said we need to change the constitution so we will separate the legislature from the executive.

He used Kenya as a case study where he said Kenya was formally practising this system but abandoned it after realising it was not helpful.

Mr. Mubarak stressed a clear separation of the legislature from the executive is more beneficial to the country than carries more benefits and will contribute more to the development of the nation.

Article 78 (I) of the 1992 constitution states, “Ministers of State shall be appointed by the President with the prior approval of Parliament except that the majority of Ministers of State shall be appointed from among members of Parliament.”

But Ras Mubarak says Ghana needs an independent legislature to hold the executive to account. “When we are able to do this, it will lead to checks and balances”.

Source: rainbowradioonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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