The Member of Parliament for Obuasi West, Kwaku Kwarteng has justified his decision to reject an appointment during President Akufo-Addo’s Ministerial reshuffle.
In a letter dated February 16, the former Deputy Finance Minister cited two main factors.
Firstly, he emphasized the critical role of Parliament in overseeing matters related to finance and the economy, expressing his belief that he can better support the government's work from within Parliament.
Secondly, Mr Kwarteng indicated his intention to focus on crafting messages and governance strategies for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), particularly in preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
He asserted that he sees himself as better positioned to fulfill this role as a non-ministerial Member of Parliament.