NDC Urges Calm On Consensus Recommendation Of Ken Ofori-Atta

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) has called for calm within the rank and file following the consensus recommendation of the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta after his appearance at the vetting committee.

In a statement signed by the General Secretary, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, he explained that following what transpired previously in respect of vetting and approval of some Ministers-designate, the Minority leadership, the Party leadership, as well as the Council of Elders, have engaged in extensive consultations with the view to adopt a common position based on the exigencies of the situation.

"I, therefore, urge all members to remain circumspect when the need for reaction arises. The NDC Parliamentary Caucus and FEC will be fully briefed accordingly," the statement read.

Read below a copy of the statement

NDC URGES CALM ON CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATION OF KEN OFORI ATTA

It is hereby announced to the rank and file of the party and to the notice of all Comrades, that a decision by the Appointments Committee to recommend Ken Ofori Atta for approval by consensus will be made public today in Parliament.

Following what transpired previously in respect of vetting and approval of some Ministers designate the Minority leadership, the Party leadership, as well as the Council of Elders, have engaged in extensive consultations with the view to adopt a common position based on the exigencies of the situation.

I, therefore, urge all members to remain circumspect when the need for reaction arises. The NDC Parliamentary Caucus and FEC will be fully briefed accordingly. Issued in Accra on Monday, 29th March, 2021.

Signed

Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary

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