Appointment Committee criticised for not grilling ministerial nominee during vetting
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has come under heavy criticism from a section of Ghanaians for what some have described as a mockery of the vetting process for the Minister-designate for the Greater Accra Region, Linda Ocloo.
It can safely be said that the nominee underwent the shortest vetting session ever conducted by Ghana’s 9th Parliament.
The Member of Parliament for the Shai-Osudoku Constituency took the hot seat, but only for less than ten minutes.
As Ocloo began her formal introduction to the Appointments Committee, the session took an unexpected turn.
She was interrupted by Minority Leader and ranking committee member Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who interjected with kind words of recognition rather than a demanding query.
“Honorable Linda Ocloo is a remarkable member of this House,” he said, offering his congratulations in what felt more like a gesture of camaraderie than scrutiny.
Shortly after, First Deputy Speaker and committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor extended his personal greetings to Ocloo’s entourage.
Then, without further delay, he released her, leaving both participants and onlookers perplexed by the extreme brevity of the process.
Ocloo’s vetting had already made history before she had even finished her introduction.
However, some Ghanaians have taken to the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to express their dissatisfaction with the turn of events at the vetting.
An account holder said: “This country is just not serious chale”
A user added: “We will accept this oo.. You better recall her for a proper vetting!
One other commented: “This is disgraceful to say the least. They should bow their heads in shame”
Another expressed disappointment: “I am greatly disappointed with the chairman and the committee because Accra has a lot of challenges that need to be addressed by the incoming minister”.
Another account holder added: “Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the most ridiculous of things happens. Absolutely ridiculous
“A complete joke… very shambolic and a complete waste of time….” another user said
