Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Paramount Chief of the Asantes, has stated that it is not the job of legislators to suggest policies to the executive.
Speaking at the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, December 12, he cautioned parliamentarians not to obstruct the government's policy implementation.
As far as the 2022 government's budget statement and economic policy is concerned, he urged the executive to appreciate feedback from other stakeholders.
Although he recommended the legislators not to stymie the government's ability to implement policies, he also stated that government must be open to new ideas.
"Our representatives need to also bear in mind that it is not their role to either determine policy for the executive or to frustrate them from performing their legitimate duty,” he said.
His comments are on the back of the entrenched position taken by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus on the approval of the 2022 budget.
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Attah, on November 17, announced the introduction of a 1.75 percent levy on all electronic transactions.
This has generated widespread pandemonium across the country and in the House of Parliament.
The Minority Caucus described the policy as "draconian" and imposition of financial burden upon the ordinary Ghanaian.
The executive has taken an entrenched position that the levy must be approved because government needs monies for development.
The Minority are also of the view that they will not endorse the introduction of the levy.
The Asantehene, however, has cautioned the minority against frustrating government's business and determining policies for the government.
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