The Minority in Parliament, through their leader Haruna Iddrisu, moved the motion on a vote of censure against the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, today, November 10.
But, the Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, raised a preliminary objection against the motion.
This was followed by responses from both sides of the House.
After the responses from the various sides, the Speaker will give a ruling on the preliminary objection raised by the Majority that considers the motion as unfair and unjust and impugns criminality to the Finance Minister.
Earlier, the Majority Caucus in Parliament stated that they would not partake in the vote of censure against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
The MPs had earlier called for the removal of Mr Ofori-Atta and the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, for overseeing the nation’s ailing economy.
Addressing a press conference today, November 10, Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, Nana Ayew Afriyie, said the Minority’s motive for removing Ofori-Atta is ill-intended and ultimately differs from their demands.
“Their position is full of falsehoods, propaganda and reasons that are not justifiable,” he said.
He added, “We are not going to support the cause of NDC in the chamber.”
However, they insisted they still stand by their demand for the president to remove the Finance Minister to restore investor confidence in the country’s economy.