OFOSU-AMPOFO LAUDS MPS FOR SUPPORT (PAGE 15)

THE Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has lauded the contributions of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the region to the success of the confirmation processes for the President’s nominees for DCE positions in the region.
Such contributions, he said, had significantly helped in the achievement of favourable endorsement of persons nominated for the position of DCE.
“The secret of getting 100 per cent endorsement in most confirmation processes is through the ability of our MPs, most of whom are members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to appeal to assembly members to vote massively for the nominees,” Mr Ofosu-Ampofo stated.
Speaking at the confirmation process of Madam Ophelia Koomson as DCE for Oda in Akyem-Oda, the regional minister stated, “This positive gesture by our MPs is a demonstration of their preparedness to see to the rapid development of their respective areas.”
He said although 21 out of the 28 MPs in the region were members of the NPP, their desire to see the accelerated development of their respective municipalities and districts had motivated them to put the national interest above their individual interests.
“I am extremely proud that the commitment of our MPs to ensure teamwork at the local level for rapid progress of their areas has encouraged them to join hands to ensure smooth confirmation processes,” Mr Ofosu-Ampofo said.
He indicated that if MPs and assembly members could collaborate and continue to adopt a non-political approach to national issues, “we can hope to fast-track the development of our municipal and district assemblies”.
Given the positive attitude towards the confirmation processes by the MPs, Mr Ofosu-Ampofo appealed to the assembly members to do away with unhealthy politics that could undermine their ability to contribute positively to the progress of their respective areas.
“I believe we can collectively achieve this inspiring development approach if we do away with associating every issue with partisan politics in our deliberations,” the regional minister told the assembly members.