Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, has cautioned leaders of the NDC Majority in Parliament against taking major decisions without consulting the party.
The MP for Ketu South warned that such actions risk forcing the President into public reversals.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Kwetey addressed the controversy surrounding a private member’s bill sponsored by the Majority Leader and the Majority Chief Whip to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
“What I will say is that you heard what the President actually said, that they should withdraw it, so in that respect, what I will say is this, the majority leader, the chief whip, they are doing a great job so far,” he said.
He stressed, however, that their roles do not give them unilateral authority on sensitive policy matters.
“There’s a need for them to also appreciate that they are not an island. They’re operating as part of the party. So major decisions have to be made in consultation with the party,” Mr Kwetey stated.
Pressed on whether the party leadership was consulted before the bill was introduced, he was blunt.
“Clearly, we are not consulted,” he said.
Mr Kwetey warned that such actions undermine internal coordination and place unnecessary pressure on the President.
“So the point I’m making is, don’t go do things that will force the president to come and say no. Work as an organ. Work together. So let the party be consulted on major decisions,” he added.
He said he had already raised the issue privately and would not go beyond what he had said publicly.
“I’ve already said that on a private level, and I have told them, as for the public, that’s all I can say,” he noted.
Asked whether the bill was withdrawn solely because of the President’s directive, Mr Kwetey said the situation could have been avoided.
“Naturally, it will be, but we don’t need to go through that in the future,” he said.
He directed particular caution at the Majority Chief Whip.
“And that goes especially to the chief whip. Sometimes he has a tendency to want to hasten things without proper consultation,” he added.
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