The Member of Parliament for Obuasi West Constituency, Kwaku Kwarteng has explained his decision to reject an appointment during President Akufo-Addo’s Ministerial reshuffle.
In a letter dated February 16, the former Deputy Finance Minister mentioned two main factors.
Firstly, he stated the critical role of Parliament in overseeing matters related to finance and the economy, expressing his belief that he can better support the government’s work from within Parliament.
“The role of Parliament in the work of the Executive, especially in matters relating to finance and economy, is critical. It is my humble belief that I can better support the work of government from Parliament,” he said.
Secondly, Mr Kwarteng indicated his intention to focus on crafting messages and governance strategies for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), particularly in preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
He asserted that he sees himself as better positioned to fulfill this role as a non-ministerial Member of Parliament.
He however communicated his gratitude to the President for being considered for such an important role in the administration of the country
“I am eternally grateful to the President for his fatherly influence on my political career and will always stand ready to support his vision in whatever ways I can,” he ended .
