Opposition Leader Seeks Sanctions Against Higher Education Minister Over Parliamentary Defiance
The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has called for disciplinary action against the Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Ramatulai Wurie, over her alleged refusal to honour Parliament’s invitation to appear before the House.
Hon. Kargbo condemned the Minister’s reported stance, describing it as a challenge to the authority and dignity of Parliament. He maintained that no government official is above parliamentary scrutiny and that all ministers are obligated to respect the directives of the legislature.
Drawing a comparison with the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, who recently appeared before Parliament to respond to questions, the Opposition Leader stressed that members of the Cabinet must be held to the same standards of accountability.
He therefore called on Dr. Wurie to explain her reported position that she is not bound by Parliament’s directives, insisting that failure to comply with the authority of the House should not go without appropriate action.
