Vetting Chaos: I was so much disappointed with my vetting hold-up – Akandoh

Member of Parliament for Juaboso and Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed his disappointment over the unexpected delay in his vetting process as minister nominee for health, which he says caused him significant inconvenience and financial loss.

Testifying before the investigative committee probing the disturbances that occurred during the vetting on the night of Thursday, January 30, Mr Akandoh recounted how his scheduled appearance before the Appointments Committee was suddenly disrupted by the chaos.

“I was invited by the Appointments Committee to appear before them on Thursday, January 30. On the morning of the 30th, I called the clerk to the committee to send me the programme timetable. When she did, I realised my name had been moved from the 30th to the 31st. I quickly called her, and she confirmed that the timetable had been reviewed and assured me I was still scheduled to be vetted that day,” he explained.

Concerned about the sudden change, Mr Akandoh reached out to the leadership of the committee, informing them that he had not been notified of the adjustment and that his guests, including paramount chiefs, had already travelled to Accra for the event.

“Both sides of the committee assured me that I was going to be vetted that day ,” he said.

However, after waiting for an extended period in the holding room, he was finally called into the vetting room. Just as the oath was about to be administered, he witnessed strong opposition from Minority members of the committee.

“Immediately after the Minister nominee for Transport was vetted, I took my seat, and the chairman instructed that the oath be administered. That was when I saw Minority members protesting, saying they wouldn’t agree. That was where everything started,” he recounted.

The unexpected disruption left him frustrated, as he had made arrangements for his guests at his personal cost.

“I was very disappointed because I had to make room for my guests, including paramount chiefs. There were quite a number of them, and the delay caused a lot of inconveniences and cost me a lot of money,” he lamented.

Source: myjoyonline.com