Kwaku Kwarteng Reassigned as Spokesperson for Economy Committee

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appointed Kwaku Kwarteng, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi West, as the spokesperson for the newly established Economy Committee.

This change follows allegations against Kwarteng, who currently chairs the Finance Committee, of obstructing the approval of tax waivers for companies under the One District One Factory policy.

While presenting the business statement for the upcoming week, Afenyo-Markin announced that Kwarteng would now serve as the majority caucus’ spokesperson on the Economy Committee, replacing his role as the Chair of the Finance Committee.

“Honourable Kwaku Kwarteng is going to be our spokesperson on the economy,” Afenyo-Markin said, emphasizing the significance of the new Economy Committee by adding, “Yes, the new economy committee is going to be the most important committee in this house.”

However, Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah criticized the manner of the announcement, suggesting it resembled an overthrow. “Simply announce that you have overthrown him and made changes. Please respected Majority Leader, you should know better. This is not how we overthrow people,” Buah remarked.