The Minority in Parliament has invited Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to participate in the debate on the 2024 mid-year budget review presented by Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam on Tuesday, July 23.
They believe that this debate will provide Dr. Bawumia with an opportunity to express his views on the economy and address the hardships Ghanaians are facing.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 24, and signed by Deputy Minority Whip Ahmed Ibrahim, it was announced that the debate will commence on Thursday, July 25.
The statement added that Parliamentary rules permit a sitting Vice President to take part in debates on the floor of the House.
The NDC MPs emphasised that this forum will allow Dr. Bawumia to account for his stewardship over the past seven and a half years (7.5 years) as Chairman of the Economic Management Team.
"The NDC Minority in Parliament is inviting Vice President Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia to participate in the debate of the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government of Ghana."
"The debate begins on Thursday, 25th July, 2024 in the Parliamentary Chamber at 10 O’clock in the forenoon."
"The Minority is extending this public invitation to the Vice President given his role as Chairman of the Economic Management Team of the government."
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