The North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has tendered in his resignation to the Speaker of Parliament indicating his decision to step down as a member of the Appointments Committee.
He delivered the letter to the Speaker, Alban Bagbin and the Minority Leader, Haruna Idrissu on Tuesday night.
The exact reason for his resignation is yet to be known however he says the decision is personal and based on principle.
Meanwhile, Citi News understands that the Speaker of Parliament has requested a meeting with him over the decision.
Mr. Ablakwa has been a member of the committee since the 6th Parliament which was inaugurated in 2013.
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