Seth Acheampong, former Eastern Regional Minister, condemned President John Dramani Mahama for accepting West African deportees from America without securing parliamentary consent. The critic drew parallels to the previous Guantanamo Bay detainee controversy during Mahama's initial presidency when courts mandated legislative approval for such agreements. Acheampong expressed concerns during his Thursday appearance on Channel One TV's morning program, stating the administration demonstrates poor governance practices. The politician argued Ghana fails to learn from historical errors, particularly when similar constitutional violations occurred under Mahama's earlier leadership.
The Parliamentary Minority has demanded suspension of the deportee arrangement, citing violations of Article 75 in Ghana's 1992 Constitution. This constitutional provision requires presidential treaties and international agreements receive parliamentary ratification before implementation. Acheampong endorsed the opposition's position and urged government officials to acknowledge their procedural mistakes. He emphasized the importance of following proper diplomatic protocols to maintain constitutional integrity.
The Parliamentary Minority has demanded suspension of the deportee arrangement, citing violations of Article 75 in Ghana's 1992 Constitution. This constitutional provision requires presidential treaties and international agreements receive parliamentary ratification before implementation. Acheampong endorsed the opposition's position and urged government officials to acknowledge their procedural mistakes. He emphasized the importance of following proper diplomatic protocols to maintain constitutional integrity.
