The controversy surrounding the delayed 2025 Mini-Budget presentation in Ghana's parliament is heating up. Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, is urging his colleagues to remain calm and adopt a rational approach to the situation.

Atta Akyea's call for calm comes after Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam failed to present the Mini-Budget, prompting Speaker Alban Bagbin to adjourn proceedings until January 2, 2025. The Minority has blamed the Majority for the delay, while the Majority accuses the Minority of lawlessness ¹.

The Mini-Budget is a constitutional requirement that provides a fiscal outlook for the upcoming year and allocates funds for government expenditures. Its delay has sparked concerns about the country's fiscal management and the potential impact on public sector salaries.

Atta Akyea believes that the adjournment will give everyone space to "let cool heads prevail" and ensure a smooth transition. He emphasized that the Majority wishes President-elect John Dramani Mahama well and does not want to create difficulties for the incoming administration.

Some lawmakers, like George Ricketts-Hagan, attribute the delay to the hung nature of Ghana's 8th Parliament, which has created a challenging environment for decision-making. Others, like Joseph Osei-Owusu, criticize the current parliament for being unfocused and neglecting its primary duty of lawmaking ¹.

The situation remains tense, with the Minority pushing for the Mini-Budget's presentation and the Majority accusing them of propaganda. Atta Akyea's call for calm and rationality is a welcome voice in the midst of this controversy.