Accra, July 21, (JoyOnline) — The Chief Executive of the Planning Committee of Ghana’s Golden Jubilee Independence Celebration says the 20 million dollar budget is justified.
Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobbey told a local radio station, JOYFM, that the amount approved by Parliament is appropriate considering the prepartions required for the celebrations.
He said discussions on the issue should be devoid of partisan politics.
Parliament has approved a minimum amount of 182.9 billion cedis for the celebration of Ghana’s Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary.
Some minority MPs raised concerns about the figure saying it was too huge considering the challenges facing the nation.
Some members of the public have also raised concerns about the figure saying, the government should not be spending that much considering the current prevailing harsh economic conditions.
But in a reaction, Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobbey expressed surprise at why people are raising the queries. he said those arguemnets are untenable.
We reproduce a transcript of the interview aired live on JOY Midday News.
Source: GhanaWeb
