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Akim Oda MP debunks rumor about change of leadership in parliament

The member of parliament for Akim Oda Alexander Akwasi has dubunked the rumor that there had been a major change in leadership following the appointment of first Deputy Whip and MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan as Minister designate for Sanitation and Water Resources.

Date Created : 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

Per the rumours circulating, the Majority Leader and MP for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, was to be replaced by his deputy and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, was penciled, according to the rumour, to deputise as caucus leader, and Habib Iddrisu, current Second Deputy Whip and MP for Tolon, to be elevated as Chief Whip.

Asokwa MP, Patricia Appiagyei, and Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra, were said to be chosen to be first and deputy whips respectively.

The MP speaking on UTV’S AdekyeNsroma show stated that, in line with the Standing Orders of the House, it is for the caucus to select its leadership and not the duty of the party and stressed on the need to focus on legislative matters and pursue the government’s agenda with a unified front.