The Minority in Parliament has vehemently opposed the approval of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources.
This follows Lands Minister-Designate‘s refusal to retract or apologize for comments he made after former President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address on January 3, 2025.
Appearing before the Appointment Committee, Armah-Kofi Buah acknowledged that his remarks were harsh but claimed they weren’t intended to offend former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Instead, the Lands Minister-Designate said they reflected the circumstances at the time. He declined to issue a retraction or apology, citing his right to free speech
Meanwhile, the Appointments Committee has recommended Armah-Kofi Buah’s approval by a majority decision.
This sets the stage for further parliamentary debate, with the Minority pushing for accountability and the Majority advocating for his confirmation.
The Minority’s stance is clear: they want Armah-Kofi Buah to take responsibility for his words and show respect for the office of the President.
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