Felix Ofosu Kwakye explains why Naa Momo Lartey wasn’t sworn in by Mahama

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama has explained the circumstances surrounding the Gender Minister’s late arrival for her swearing-in ceremony.

Ofosu emphasised that the criticism directed at the Minister was unjustified, as she was dealing with a family emergency that took her out of Accra.

In an interview on TV3 on Saturday Ofosu explained that President Mahama had a packed schedule, including a trip to Ho and preparations for an important government-related business trip to Angola, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Kwakye Ofosu said due to these commitments, the President had to rely on the Vice President to stand in for him at the SWAG Awards event.

He said the President had planned to swear in six ministers who had been approved by Parliament. However, due to delays in parliamentary approvals, the decision was made to proceed with the swearing-in of the initially approved ministers. Ofosu noted that Naa Momo, the Gender Minister, had informed them of her family emergency and her efforts to make it to the ceremony despite the challenges.

“We encouraged her to come, nonetheless, and that if she got there in time, she would be added. If for some reason, she could not make it in time, we will do it another time,” Ofosu stated. He added that the President had prepared two alternative speeches to accommodate her potential absence.

Ofosu noted that the Minister’s late arrival was not her fault and that she made a significant effort to attend the ceremony out of respect for the President. He urged the public to consider the full context before passing judgment and assured that the Minister would be sworn in at the next available opportunity.

Source: channel1news.