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General News on Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Source: citinewsroom.com
2019-04-17
Evelyn Kumi Richardson was sworn in last night at Jubilee House
President Nana Akufo-Addo asked Bono Regional Minister Evelyn Kumi Richardson to prove that her critics were wrong, working hard to achieve the desired impact.
The appointment of Evelyn Kumi Richardson and her subsequent approval was voted on by secret ballot in Parliament after strong opposition from the minority over several allegations of wrongdoing.
Speaking during her swearing-in at Jubilee House last night, President Akufo-Addo asked Evelyn Kumi Richardson to justify her appointment.
"You had a strong vote of approval. Work to shame those who oppose your appointment. "
124 members of Parliament voted for its approval last week while 85 voted against it.
The minority MPs in Parliament had already asked that Ms. Kumi-Richardson's candidacy be rejected by the House.
According to a report presented to the House by the Nominating Committee, its approval was only approved by the majority.
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee had also refused Ms. Kumi-Richardson's approval because her candidacy was in dispute.
Minority members asked questions about the academic qualifications of Ms. Kumi-Richardson, Executive Director of Sunyani.
Her human relations, some trips she undertook as an ERM were some of the issues raised by the minority when she appeared before the committee.
Haruna Iddrisu, leader of the minority, insisted that Evelyn Kumi-Richardson should provide additional information on audit issues and land issues under her jurisdiction, Sunyani MCE.
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