The Minority in Parliament has called on Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to appear before the House on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to contribute to the debate on the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy scheduled for the same day.
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South, Patrick Yaw Boamah, made the request in Parliament on Friday, March 14, 2025.
He emphasised that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s extensive experience in the education sector would provide valuable insights in shaping the budget.
“The Business Committee has made allocations for ministers of state, leaving out the Vice President, who has been very quiet. It is important to see her in action on the floor to debate the President’s economic and financial policy, especially given her background as a former Minister of Education.
“I, therefore, urge the Business Committee to amend the Business Paper and allocate time for the Vice President to be present. As the first female Vice President, she is permitted by the Constitution to participate,” he stated.
The request is based on Article 111 of the Constitution, which grants the Vice President the right to take part in parliamentary proceedings.
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