The leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over potential delays in public sector salaries, attributing the risk to stalled budget approvals by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus.
Speaking at a press briefing last week, after the Speaker adjourned Parliament indefinitely for the second time in recent weeks due to a lack of business, Mr. Afenyo-Markin accused the NDC of deliberately obstructing the approval of the 2025 first-quarter budget.
This delay, he warned, could jeopardize the timely payment of salaries to public workers.
“The NDC is creating chaos, aiming to disrupt the system so Ghanaians cannot receive their pay, all in an effort to project an image of disorder,” he stated.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the government’s ability to pay public sector workers depends on Parliament’s budgetary approval.
Without this endorsement, funds cannot be released, potentially causing salary delays and impacting morale across the public sector.
He further emphasized that the delay also sends a troubling signal regarding Ghana’s democratic stability amid ongoing economic challenges.
The NPP caucus leader argued that the NDC’s tactics reflect a broader strategy to impede key government initiatives, including the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme.
He also suggested that the NDC is working with the Speaker of Parliament to obstruct legislation essential for future educational reforms.
As the parliamentary standoff continues, Mr. Afenyo-Markin assured the public that the NPP caucus remains committed to advancing government initiatives.
He pledged that the government would pursue all legal and constitutional avenues to prevent disruptions to its agenda and ensure stability in the public sector.
