We won't permit illegal laying of Ewoyaa Lithium Agreement - Minority fumes in Parliament

The Deputy Minority Whip in Parliament, Ibrahim Ahmed, has vehemently criticized the majority in parliament for attempting to lay an addendum to the Ewoyaa Lithium agreement under what he claims are illegal circumstances.

Speaking passionately on the floor of parliament, Ahmed accused the Majority of trying to push the addendum without having the required number of members present to conduct business legally.

“As we sit here, there is an order from the Majority that they should bring Order Paper Addendum for the Ewoyaa Lithium agreement to be laid illegally, when we don’t even have the numbers to execute business. That will not be tolerated,” Ahmed declared.

He stressed the need for at least 91 members to be present before any proceedings can continue.

"We need 91 before we can proceed. You don't have the numbers; we will not agree," he added.

The Ewoyaa Lithium agreement has been a topic of contention, with the Minority expressing concerns over the terms and potential implications of the agreement.

This latest development highlights the ongoing friction and division within parliament over the handling of the agreement.

The Majority's attempt to push the addendum has been met with staunch resistance from the Minority, setting the stage for further debates and conflict within the legislative body.

The Ewoyaa Lithium project, which aims to tap into Ghana's significant lithium deposits, is seen as a critical venture for the country's economic development.

However, the process has been marred by disagreements and accusations of procedural breaches, raising questions about the transparency and legality of the agreement.

NAY/AE

rGhana’s leading digital news platform, GhanaWeb, in conjunction with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is embarking on an aggressive campaign which is geared towards ensuring that parliament passes comprehensive legislation to guide organ harvesting, organ donation, and organ transplantation in the country.

Watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below: