In Ghana, Minister Ayariga explains move from parliament to executive branch
In Ghana, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga said he left parliament by his own decision in order to help resolve long-standing problems in the country’s local governance system.
Work in parliament
As MyJoyOnline reports, the former parliamentary majority leader believes that his work in the legislative body had reached a relatively stable stage. According to him, parliament had already completed consideration of key government matters, including the approval of ministerial nominees, important budgets and judicial appointments.
Ayariga explained that further work in parliament would largely involve waiting for major annual events, including the budget and the president’s State of the Nation Address. At the same time, in his view, the executive branch requires constant attention to address urgent governance problems.
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Appointment to the government
Speaking with Citi FM on September 10, Ayariga said he wanted to apply his experience in local government, a field which, he believes, requires substantial changes.
President John Mahama appointed Ayariga minister on August 7, and he was sworn in on August 29. According to the minister, the president initially did not want him to leave parliament, but ultimately agreed to his move to the executive branch.
