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HON. ANIM CHALLENGES PARLIAMENT TO HOLD EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTABLE OVER CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
Kumawu MP calls for stronger parliamentary oversight to ensure government translates child protection commitments into concrete action and safeguards the rights and welfare of every Ghanaian child.
By:Justice Baffour Awuah/Editor/DailyWatchGH.com
Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament for Kumawu, has called on Parliament to intensify the use of its constitutional oversight powers to hold the Executive accountable for the protection, promotion and fulfilment of children’s rights in Ghana.
He stressed the need for Parliament to go beyond legislative debates and policy pronouncements by actively monitoring the implementation of government policies and interventions aimed at improving the welfare and development of children.
According to the Kumawu MP, safeguarding children’s rights requires a collective commitment from all stakeholders, particularly government institutions responsible for education, healthcare, child protection and social welfare.
He emphasised that Parliament has a critical responsibility to ensure that the Executive remains answerable for its policies, programmes and budgetary allocations concerning children.
Hon. Anim further underscored the importance of strengthening institutional accountability and ensuring that resources earmarked for child-centred programmes are properly utilised to deliver the intended results.
He noted that children remain among the most vulnerable members of society and deserve deliberate policies and effective interventions that guarantee their access to quality education, healthcare, protection from abuse and exploitation, and opportunities for a better future.
The MP’s call also highlights the importance of parliamentary scrutiny in identifying implementation gaps, addressing challenges confronting child protection institutions and ensuring that government commitments translate into measurable improvements in the lives of children.
He maintained that protecting children’s rights should not be treated merely as a social responsibility but as a national priority requiring sustained political will, effective oversight and accountability.
Hon. Anim therefore urged his colleagues in Parliament to leverage their legislative and oversight responsibilities to ensure that the Executive delivers on its obligations towards Ghanaian children.
He stressed that investing in the rights, safety and development of children is fundamental to building a just, inclusive and prosperous society.
