You’ve lost control in just a year – Minority slams gov’t

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the government, accusing it of incompetence and weak coordination among key state institutions, and arguing that it has struggled to effectively manage ministries and agencies just a year and a half into its term.

The comments were made on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 10, during deliberations on governance, public sector administration, and the overall performance of the government.

According to the Minority, ongoing internal disagreements and inefficiencies within state institutions reveal significant gaps in leadership and coordination, which they say are negatively affecting public service delivery and national development.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin argued that the government appears to have lost control of key sectors, including education and public sector recruitment, where he said disputes between institutions are undermining decision-making processes.

He added that these challenges reflect deeper governance failures and an inability by the administration to properly supervise its ministries and agencies.

He stated that even basic recruitment processes, such as hiring qualified teachers, have been stalled due to disagreements between the Finance and Education Ministries.

He further claimed that the government has lost control of its administrative machinery within a relatively short period in office.

He also alleged broader disorganisation within the administration, suggesting that ministers and institutions are not functioning in a coordinated manner.

The Minority’s comments contribute to ongoing political debate over the government’s handling of state institutions, public sector employment, and the coordination of policy implementation across various ministries and agencies.