Minority calls for MOU on $19 billion Chinese facility in Parliament

The Minority caucus in Parliament has challenged Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party to make available to Parliament details of the $19 billion MOU between Ghana and China.

According to them, the recent Supreme Court ruling on the two Guantanamo Bay inmates makes it imperative for the government to bring the $19 billion MOU with the Chinese government to Parliament for approval.

Article 75(2a&b) states a treaty, agreement or convention executed by or under the authority of the President shall be subject to ratification of (a) Act of Parliament (b) A resolution of Parliament supported by a vote of more than a half of Members Parliament. 

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader was addressing a Press Conference at Parliament to share the Minority’s position on a number of significant national issues of paramount importance.

Some of the issues raised at the Press Conference included $2.25 billion bond, the Energy Sector and recent government $19 billion MOU agreement with the Chinese.

Mr Iddrisu also stated that the explanation by Dr Bawumia to the effect that $19 billion MOU between Ghana and the Chinese was a partnership and not a loan was incorrect since the nation would have to guarantee the facility with its bauxite resources.

He said the best way for the government to demonstrate transparency and good government was to make available details of the MOU to Parliament for scrutiny.