By Edzorna Francis Mensah
Pressure Group, ONEGHANA MOVEMENT has condemned what it describes as acts of vandalism during ministerial vetting in Parliament and called on the IGP and Attorney-General to immediately and as a matter of upholding the rule of law, investigate, arrest, and initiate criminal processes against any person culpable in the destruction of state property as witnessed yesterday without fear nor favour.
The Group believes, “this will serve as the requisite deterrence for future attacks on state institutions and facilities by public officers elected to serve and not to destroy. As a thought leadership and social action organisation committed to promoting responsible citizenship.”
They again called on all parliamentarians to demonstrate the highest standards of leadership, accountability, and respect for the people they serve.
In a press release signed by Senyo K. Hosi, Director, it noted that the conduct of certain committee members not only tarnished Ghana’s democratic image but also eroded public trust in state institutions.
“Such reckless actions represent a waste of national resources and a disregard for the very citizens who entrusted these officials with power,” the statement issued on Friday, January 31, 2025, said.
“The One Ghana Movement urges the Speaker of Parliament, Leadership of Parliament, and the Chairman of the Vetting Committee to take decisive action in upholding order and discipline during this critical national exercise.
The One Ghana Movement strongly condemns the unacceptable conduct of members of the vetting committee of Ghana’s 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic. The acts of vandalism and destruction of public property were undignified and a blatant affront to the nation’s democratic values.
Ministerial vetting, as enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, is a crucial process designed to ensure that nominees for public office possess the necessary competence, integrity, and experience to serve in the public interest.
This process fosters transparency, safeguards national interests, upholds the principle of checks and balances, and strengthens public confidence in governance. However, the events of Thursday, January 30, 2025, led by the Minority, failed to reflect these ideals,” portions of the statement said.
