● Parliament
Permit me to comment on restructuring of the leadership of the Minority in Parliament. The recent changes had sparked some mix reactions by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with some calling for reversal of the decision.
While some party faithful say there was no consensus ahead of the reshuffling, other observers say the party should have considered the sentiments of the supporters of the previous leaders before deciding to replace them.
Be it as it may, I belong to the school of thought which suggests that the change in leadership is in the best interest of the party. There comes a time in every institution where a new crop of leaders need to steer affairs, and I believe the minority caucus deems it fit to inject some fresh energy into their leadership.
The reshuffle, in my view, would perhaps send a signal on what the party intends to achieve in the run-up to 2024 general election. Like the game of football, some players may not always be happy with the substitution a manager makes but in some instances the substitutes tended to ‘change the game’ and ensured victory in the long run.
In the day, ahead, I would encourage the national leadership of the NDC to find a way of helping party supporters to find reason in the decision to appoint a new Minority Leader in parliament. Existing Parliamentarians should as well address their constituents to calm ‘tempers’.
I do not think there should be any fuss about the reshuffle once it is geared towards a collective mission.
George Obeng Osei, Oyibi.