The Minority in Parliament has urged President Akufo-Addo to direct the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to stop the sale of a 60% interest in four of its hotels.The NDC MPs stressed that, even though Bryan Acheampong’s private hotel has withdrawn from the transaction, they still insist on an immediate halt to the sale.

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They are calling on the government to make a public statement to notify organized labor and the Ghanaian public that it has canceled the controversial plan to sell SSNIT hotel shares to government officials under dubious circumstances.In a press release dated Friday, July 12, and signed by their leader Dr.

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Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority in Parliament declared that the Ghanaian public has clearly opposed the questionable scheme by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration to sell the SSNIT hotels.The Minority has warned that they will withhold cooperation with the government in Parliament until an official announcement of the deal's cancellation is made.

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Additionally, they stated that if the announcement is not made by July 16, they will escalate their non-cooperation to include protests."The Minority Caucus announces for the information of the general public that until the government makes it clear that it has stopped the sale of the SSNIT hotels, the NDC Caucus will no longer cooperate with the government in the handling of government business in Parliament.

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""Again, if by close of Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 the government fails or neglects or refuses to declare that the sale of the SSNIT hotels has been abolished, we shall escalate our noncooperation to include measures such as demonstrations across the country," an excerpt of the statement said.The statement highlighted Ghanaian opposition to the sale, stressing the need for transparency and accountability in managing national assets.

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The Minority called on the government to champion public interests and avoid controversial transactions.SSNIT has announced the suspension of its plan to sell a 60% stake in four hotels.Issued just before midnight on Friday, July 12, SSNIT's decision followed the withdrawal of Rock City Hotel, owned by Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong, amid strong stakeholder opposition.

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The statement, signed by SSNIT Board Chair Elizabeth Ohene, who had previously supported the deal, confirmed the termination of the sale process.SSNIT reassured pensioners, contributors, and the public of its commitment to managing the Trust's affairs prudently to ensure the sustainability of the pension scheme.

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