Veteran journalist and Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has urged members of the Appointments Committee of Parliament to focus their questions on matters relative to the development of the country.
In a discussion on Peace FM, on January 28, 2025, Kwesi Pratt disclosed his assessment of the vetting process so far, expressing dissatisfaction with some of the questions asked by the lawmakers.
Pratt noted that some of the questions asked during the vetting are of no value to Ghanaians and that the development of the country must be the foremost consideration for members of the Appointments Committee.
Referencing the vetting of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, Kwesi Pratt indicated his displeasure with the seeming fixation of members of the committee on his social media activities.
“I have been reflecting on the progress of these ministerial appointments and vetting, you can't ask them whether they tweeted on social media before coming when you need to know their abilities and how they can complete the task at hand” he stated.
He emphasized that the Ashanti Region is one of Ghana's largest in terms of both population and constituency and that the vetting of the regional minister-designate should have covered some of the key issues facing the region.
“We can't tell you what to ask, but at least your question should be about what will benefit Ghana. This Ghana that we live in is very big and full of responsibilities, so you should ask a question that will go a long way to help Ghana and know if they can perform the tasks they have been given,” he added.
Kwesi Pratt highlighted the fact that, despite promises by some politicians to fight the galamsey menace, nothing changed so far.
He reminded the politicians of their commitment to the citizens and urged them to live up to their obligations.
"I want our ministers and parliamentarians to know and understand that their job is to serve and ensure that the general public has a decent standard of living and that there is peace in the nation," he concluded.
Meanwhile, watch as Barker-Vormawor renders an apology to the Appointments Committee of Parliament below:
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