‘Minority’s Permission for KT Hammond to Lay Concrete on Long Island is a Sign of Weakness’ – Murtala Mohammed Murtala Mohammed, a leading member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has condemned the Minority Caucus’s decision to grant permission to Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, to lay concrete on Long Island. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mohammed described the decision as a “betrayal of the people’s trust” and a “sign of weakness” on the part of the Minority. “The Minority’s primary responsibility is to hold the government accountable and protect the interests of the nation. By allowing KT Hammond to proceed with his controversial project, they have abdicated their duty and demonstrated that they are willing to compromise principles for the sake of political expediency,” he said. Mohammed further argued that the decision will set a dangerous precedent and encourage other government officials to engage in similar abuses of power. “If the Minority can turn a blind eye to such blatant disregard for the law, it sends a clear message to those in authority that they can do whatever they want without consequence. This is a recipe for disaster and will ultimately undermine our democracy,” he warned. The Minority’s decision to grant permission to KT Hammond has been met with widespread criticism from civil society groups, environmental activists, and political opponents. Many have accused the Minority of putting narrow political interests ahead of the national good. The NDC has defended its decision, claiming that it was made in the spirit of compromise and in order to avoid a confrontation with the government. However, critics argue that the Minority should have stood firm and opposed the project on principle. The controversy surrounding the Long Island concrete project is likely to continue in the coming days and weeks. It remains to be seen whether the Minority Caucus will reconsider its decision or whether it will stand by its guns and allow KT Hammond to proceed with his plans.NDC Weak for Allowing Controversial Cement Price LI, Says MPNDC Weak for Allowing Controversial Cement Price LI, Says MP Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has criticized his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for allowing the passage of a controversial piece of legislation aimed at regulating the price of cement. The legislation, a Legislative Instrument (LI), has been met with opposition from the minority, who argue that it constitutes price control, while the majority claims it only requires cement manufacturers to report pricing decisions to the government. According to Mohammed, the NDC had originally opposed the LI on principle. He believes that the current government is using the LI to hide its failures and the economic mismanagement that has led to rising cement prices. He argued that the increased prices are due to factors such as import tariffs and the depreciation of the cedi, rather than the absence of price regulation. Mohammed expressed his strong disapproval of the LI and stated that he would firmly oppose it when it comes up for debate.A spokesperson for the Minority in Parliament, Murtala Mohammed, has criticized the decision by the Shama Traditional Council to grant permission to the Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, KT Hammond, to lay concrete on Long Island. According to Mohammed, the decision is a sign of weakness on the part of the Minority. He argues that the Minority should have used its influence to prevent Hammond from carrying out his plans. “The Minority has shown that it is not strong enough to stand up to the government,” Mohammed said. “This decision is a sign of weakness and it will only embolden the government to continue to trample on the rights of the people.” Mohammed’s comments come after the Shama Traditional Council granted Hammond permission to lay concrete on Long Island. The council said that the decision was made in the interest of development. However, Mohammed argues that the decision will only benefit Hammond and his cronies. He says that the project will destroy the natural beauty of Long Island and it will also harm the environment. “This project is not in the interest of the people of Shama,” Mohammed said. “It is only in the interest of KT Hammond and his friends. The Minority should have used its influence to stop this project.” The Minority has not yet commented on Mohammed’s remarks.