Barring any last-minute changes,
the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will once again choose a native of the
Greater Accra Region as the speaker of the 8th parliament.
Should that happens, it will be
the third time the elephant family would be settling on someone from the region
to lead the legislature.
Peter Ala Adjetey who was the
First Speaker of Parliament in the first NPP government was a Ga from La whilst
Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye is also a Ga from Osu.
Already, names such as Ghana’s
Ambassador to Canada and former Attorney General, Nii Ayikoi Otoo has popped up
as a likely candidate as sources within the corridors of power tell
MyNewsGh.com that he has the backing of Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye who is not
likely to go for another term because of his age.
Professor Ocquaye is in his
mid-70s and his age does not permit him to handle the pressures that come with
a hung parliament which will require a relatively younger person to steer
affairs.
Mr. Ayikoi Otoo is a native of
Nungua in the Krowor constituency who twice contested the seat but lost.
He is said to be well respected
in the rank and file of the party and well knowledgeable in The name of former First Deputy Speaker and current
National Chairman of the NPP, Freddie Blay is also said to be making waves with
Political Science Lecturer Professor Ransford Gyampo rooting for him as his
favorite for the joblaw as well.
In his recent write-up,
Professor Gyampo spoke very highly and positively about the former MP of
Ellembelle, chronicling his experience and his fine relationship with the NDC
which will make it easier for the opposition party to accept him despite the
tussle about who controls parliament after the controversy surrounding the
Techiman South election results.
Another name that appears to be
shocking many is Frank Davies who is a former President of the Greater Accra
Ghana Bar Association.
A board chairman of the Driver
Vehicle and Licensing Authority and a Ga, Mr. Davies is said to be loved by
many top echelons of the party.
For now, MyNewsGh.com will still
be nosing around to find out who the President and Council of Elders settle as
the eight Speaker of Parliament, who is expected to be sworn into office when
the new parliament reconstitutes on 6th January 2021.
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