Professor Joshua Alabi, Campaign Manager for the John Mahama Campaign Team, has cautioned the newly elected Majority Caucus in Parliament against approving proposals without thorough scrutiny.
Speaking on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV, Professor Alabi expressed concern over the potential misuse of the NDC’s two-thirds parliamentary majority to push through executive proposals without critical examination.
He emphasized the importance of responsible governance, urging the caucus to consider the long-term consequences of their decisions. Alabi reminded them that the electorate would ultimately hold them accountable for their actions.
“Once the people decide on a two-thirds majority for the NDC, it means that they want us to use our numerical strength wisely and also use it in their interest. It means that they have tested a slight majority, hung Parliament and they believe that this time, we should test to see what this can do for all of us.
“Some people believe that when you have a two-thirds majority, then it means it’s going to be a rubber stamp Parliament. But I don’t believe in that, because it’s only 4 years that you have to go back to the people to account.
“So whatever you do, you should have the people in mind and tell yourself that in two and half years, you may start another campaign.
“And what are you going to tell them and how did you use the two-thirds majority?… If any of the programmes require parliamentary approval, they expect us to use the two-thirds majority they voted for.
“And I’m sure this is what they would be expecting from us. And not to use that to intimidate or to always rubber stamp what the executive brings to Parliament.”
