Former Rail Chief Warns Against Parliament Fights.
Joe Ghartey, who served as Ghana's Railway Minister, spoke out about recent troubles in Parliament. He shared his thoughts with Joshua N.K. Ayira on ABC News this Thursday.
"Parliament is not a boxing ring," Ghartey said. He felt sad about the angry scenes between lawmakers. His main fear focused on the risk to Ghana's peaceful rule.
He asked members of Parliament to think hard before they speak. "MPs must be careful with their words," he said, pointing to recent fights in the House.
Ghartey remembered his time under army control. "I lived through military rule. What we have today is much better," he said. These words come as people talk about how well the Ninth Parliament works under new rules.
When asked about Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the new Majority Leader, Ghartey had kind words. "He is doing well. He shows strength," he said.
Ghartey tried to become his party's leader in 2016 but lost to Nana Akufo-Addo, who became president. Asked if he might run for president again, he gave an unclear answer. "When the horn blows, we will see who steps on the train," he said.
Joe Ghartey, who served as Ghana's Railway Minister, spoke out about recent troubles in Parliament. He shared his thoughts with Joshua N.K. Ayira on ABC News this Thursday.
"Parliament is not a boxing ring," Ghartey said. He felt sad about the angry scenes between lawmakers. His main fear focused on the risk to Ghana's peaceful rule.
He asked members of Parliament to think hard before they speak. "MPs must be careful with their words," he said, pointing to recent fights in the House.
Ghartey remembered his time under army control. "I lived through military rule. What we have today is much better," he said. These words come as people talk about how well the Ninth Parliament works under new rules.
When asked about Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the new Majority Leader, Ghartey had kind words. "He is doing well. He shows strength," he said.
Ghartey tried to become his party's leader in 2016 but lost to Nana Akufo-Addo, who became president. Asked if he might run for president again, he gave an unclear answer. "When the horn blows, we will see who steps on the train," he said.
