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Parliamentary Proceedings Grinding to a Halt: Speaker Bagbin Cites Lack of Quorum

Ghana’s parliamentary proceedings have come to an abrupt halt as Speaker Alban Bagbin announced an indefinite adjournment due to the absence of a quorum. Apexnewsgh reports This decision followed a tense session on Tuesday, October 22, marked by clashes between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the composition of the Majority in the House. The Speaker briefly mentioned receiving a communication from the Supreme Court but refrained from providing details. Speculations suggest it relates to the ongoing legal battle surrounding the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. The Supreme Court has temporarily halted this ruling, adding to the uncertainty. Earlier in the day, NPP MPs staged a walkout, leaving the NDC to occupy both sides of the House. The lack of quorum, coupled with escalating political tensions, led to the disruption. With the adjournment, the issue of vacant seats remains unresolved, further complicating the parliamentary situation. The indefinite adjournment has left both parties in limbo, awaiting further directions. The uncertainty surrounding the resumption of proceedings has raised concerns about the impact on the country’s legislative agenda. As the situation unfolds, Ghanaians will be watching closely to see how the parliamentary impasse is resolved. Will the parties find common ground, or will the stalemate persist? Only time will tell. Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Opinion

Rev. Dr. David Wumbei Akonsi Supports Ghana Parliament for Passing LGBTQ+ Bill

A Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. David Wumbei Akonsi of the Assemblies of God in Ghana has expressed his support for Ghana Parliament’s decision to pass the LGBTQ+ Bill. Dr. Akonsi believes that the Parliament accurately represented the majority of Ghanaians in passing this controversial bill. Notably, Ghanaian economist Mr. Kwame Pianim has urged the US, UK, IMF, and World Bank to reconsider their threats to punish Ghanaians for the passage of the Anti LGBTQ+ Bill. He emphasized that responsibility should lie with the Speaker of Parliament and the MPs, rather than the entire population. Dr. Akonsi, speaking as a Christian clergy, emphasized that the Parliament of Ghana acted on behalf of the people who elected them and that the minority cannot supersede the rights of the majority. He firmly believes that Ghana should prioritize obedience to God’s word, even in the face of external threats. “Do not be afraid of those who kill your body and cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28). There is an obvious conflict between what the powers are saying and what God has said in His word, and as a godly nation we should obey God rather than man. He said Despite the looming consequences and threats, Dr. Akonsi cited biblical scripture and reassured Ghanaians that standing for righteousness and upholding moral values will be commended by God. He encouraged the nation to remain steadfast in their beliefs and trust in God’s protection. “Our National Anthem is a prayer to God. Our National Pledge ends with the prayer, “So Help Me God.” Our Presidents, Legislators, etc., are sworn into office in the name of the Almighty God. So, we may not be a theocracy, but we are people of God who know that we can do nothing without the help of God. God will not also leave us to our fate. He will indeed help us. Rev. Dr. Akonsi further reminded Ghanaians that in the face of adversity, the battle ultimately belongs to the Lord. He urged the population not to fear repercussions for doing what is right and encouraged them to stand firm in their faith. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

Opinion

Witchcraft Bill: Parliament passes new law to deal with criminal accusation and other practices

A new law has been passed by Parliament in Ghana that makes it a criminal offense to declare, accuse, name, or label someone as a witch. Apexnewsgh report The amendment, which was approved on Thursday, also prohibits the practice of being a witch doctor or witchfinder. Speaker Alban Bagbin announced in Parliament that the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2022 had been read for the third time and passed. The amendment to the Criminal Offences Act 1960, Act 29, aims to prevent people from acting as witch doctors or witchfinders and to outlaw the declaration, accusation, naming, or labeling of individuals as witches. Kwaku Asante, one of the bill’s sponsors and the MP for Wa East, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jassaw, stated that they expect the president to promptly sign the bill into law. As a result of the bill’s passage, Francis Xavier Sosu, MP for Madina and co-sponsor of the bill, has stated that witches camps throughout the country will be disbanded. He further explained that the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection will take necessary measures to reintegrate the camp inmates back into society. Providing some background, in 2020, a disturbing incident occurred where a 90-year-old woman named Madam Akua Denteh was lynched in the Savanah region due to accusations of being a witch. A video circulating online showed the deceased being physically assaulted, including being slapped, kicked, and caned in Kafaba near Salaga, located in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062

Politics

NPP MPs changes decision to boycott 2023 budget

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament have changed from their earlier stance to boycott the 2023 budget presentation if it will be delivered by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The Majority have also resolved to support Mr Ofori-Atta in the passage of the 2023 budget. The Majority came to this conclusion after an intervention by the leadership and Council of Elders of the NPP on Tuesday night. Some 98 NPP MPs had insisted President Nana Akufo-Addo sack his cousin for messing up the economy or they would have nothing to do with him as far as government business on the floor of parliament is concerned. However, after a crunch meeting with the party’s leadership and council of elders, the party released a statement dated November 22, 2022, jointly signed by the Majority Chief Whip, Annoh-Dompreh, and the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong saying “ithas been agreed by all to refocus and recline to the earlier position requested by President Akufo-Addo.” The statement added that it was agreed that the 98 MPs “demand be stood down until the conclusion of the round of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which would feed into the 2023 Budget”. RESOLUTION OF IMPASSE IN THE NPP PARLIAMENTARY GROUP Over the past two weeks, especially, after the President had engaged the Majority Caucus over calls for the ouster of the Minister of Finance as well as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance and a statement on the engagement had been issued, the country has witnessed a heightened public/media discussion on same subject matter. There have been occasional individual interventions some of which have not helped the resolution of the issue in contention. On the other hand, some of these interventions have contributed to escalate tensions and suspicions. At a meeting this evening, the 22nd of November 2022, involving the Majority Caucus, the Leadership of the Party and the Council of Elders, it has been agreed by all to refocus and recline to the earlier position requested by the President,to wit: 1. The demand be stood down until the conclusion of the round of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which would feed into the 2023 Budget; 2. The presentation of the 2023 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on the 24thNovember 2022 by the Finance Minister on behalf of the President; and 3. The subsequent presentation and passage of the Appropriation Bill The meeting agreed that the President would act upon the initial request of the NPP Parliamentary Caucus after the conclusion of these matters. In the meantime, the Leadership of the Parliamentary group and the Leadership of the Party counselled the Honourable Members of the Parliamentary Party to resort to the Caucus communication channels and, to the largest extent possible, work together as one Caucus unit. Leadership and the Party in this regard call upon the Members of Parliament to attend to all Government Businesses in the House /including, in particular, the 2023 Budget Statement and Economic Policy and all connected matters. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com

Politics

MPs in Ghana invited by UK Parliament for a meeting regarding anti-gay bill

Ghana Members of Parliament have been invited by the UK Parliament to have a meeting over the anti-gay bill. Chair of the Committee, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, made the revelation. He told TV3 in an exclusive interview monitored by Apexnews-Gh that the lawmakers will be leaving Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Sunday June 12 and then walk into the meeting on Monday June 13. “The invitation came to the Speaker and the Speaker forwarded it to the Committee. Four members of the committee including myself and the ranking member will be attending this important meeting. We take off on Sunday, we were supposed to have gone today but because of flight arrangement we will go on Sunday so we walk into the meeting Monday morning and by Wednesday we are done,” he said on Saturday June 11. The controversial bill has divided opinion in the Ghana. While some, particularly the religious and traditional groupings, supported the Bill and hopeful of its passing, others say it could incur the wrath of the international community against Ghana. The bill is being promoted by Ningo Prampram lawmaker Samuel Nartey George and some of his colleague legislators.

Politics

Ghosts invade Parliament; 41 MPs present but 100 names captured in register

Parliamentarians present in the House last week were left in shock, following names and votes of their colleagues who were absent that day but were captured in parliamentary proceedings document. According to information, prior to the adjournment of the proceedings, 41 members were present, yet, more than 100 people were captured in the Votes and Proceedings Document. This among other reasons such as concerns of consistent low attendance recorded in Parliament in recent times, making it difficult for smooth parliamentary business, made the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase in the Ashanti region, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka calling for the introduction and installation of a biometric registration system. Speaking on the floor of the House, Muntaka said “The best way to deal with this issue is to have a biometric registration system so that you register as you enter the Chamber. I don’t know how difficult this is that we are not doing it. “Some people come into the Chamber but are marked absent, and those who do not come are rather marked present. For instance, yesterday, I saw both the Majority and Minority leaders in the Chamber, yet, they were marked absent.” He therefore called fkr investigations to be conducted to identify those who were absent yet had their names marked present in the document. “We all need to take our work seriously. Mr. Speaker, we sincerely have to find out those who have made it their business to contract people to write their names even when they are not here. Mr. Speaker, we may have to charge the Clerk [of Parliament] to devise means to detect these people. I don’t want to believe it is we, the members ourselves, doing this, else it would be a shame on our part. “Mr. Speaker, I think the best way is to do the biometric registration; that way, when you come, your bio and mine are different. There’s no way ambiguity can arise,” he said in a report carried by GBC. Responding on the issue, the First Deputy Speaker and MP for Bekwai in the Ashanti region, Joseph Osei Owusu, chastised MPs for not showing up in Parliament to conduct their duties. On Thursday, March 10, 2022 proceedings were adjourned due to the lack of quorum. Speaking on the floor, Joseph Osei Owusu said there is no justification for MPs not to show up for their duties. “The objection was raised at a few minutes past 11 am. I had the bell ring, and I said I will adjourn after 10 minutes, but we continued for nearly 1 hour. Then those who are saying they were at committee meetings, I have looked at the records and each one of you, your committees closed way before parliament come to a close,” the Deputy Speaker checked. It must be noted that this is not the first time a complaint is being made about the absence of Parliamentarians from the Chamber. It would be recalled that successive Speakers of Parliament have, on several occasions, rebuked MPs for refusing to attend proceedings. Despite several complaints, absenteeism in the House remains the same. The Speaker of Parliament in 2021 reprimanded legislators for their chronic absenteeism. —DGN online Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093

Opinion, Politics

Persuade your MPs to pass e-levy and hold me accountable for all expenditure—Ofori Atta to Ghanaians

A Development Economist with the University for Development Studies (UDS) Dr. Michael Ayamga-Adongo has cautioned the government not to take Ghanaians for granted by their way of thinking that Ghanaians do not understand the meaning of the Electronic levy charge which has so far received some level of backlash from some set of Ghanaians especially the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Minister echoed that the time has come for citizens to share the burden in the development of the country with the Government by paying that tax. Mr. Ofori Atta insisted that the e-levy would help increase revenue as the country moved into an e-commerce economy, and invest such revenues into debt sustainability, infrastructure development and youth entrepreneurship. “What I was really expecting Parliament was to say, we’re going to get 6.9 billion from this new tax revenue measure. So how then do you Finance Minister report to me Parliament on a quarterly basis on the uses of the fund and its application so that we move on,” he stated. Meanwhile, touching on the concerns by some people that the 1.75 percent was high, Mr. Ofori-Atta, explained that the Government had engaged telecommunication operators to accept a 0.25 percent absorption to cushion Ghanaians. “You go to the issue of 1.75 percent e-levy and people will say that’s too high even though we exempted transfers of less than a 100 cedis. The arguments were coming ‘fast and furious and we had to listen and reassess that in terms of the impact of the 1.75 percent. We were able to come down by 0.25 percent by the telcos, which means that the impact will go down for the average Ghanaian,” he said. “We will still be able to retain revenues needed for these three critical areas of debt sustainability, infrastructure build-up and ensuring that our YouStart programme becomes a standard in our socio-economic development.” He pointed Mr. Ofori-Atta said this at the closing ceremony of the 73rd University of Ghana Annual New Year School and Conference in Accra on Wednesday. Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093

Opinion, Politics

The staging of a walk-out does not render Parliament incapable of performing its functions –Bagbin

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has said, staging a walk-out is a legitimate form of protest and is part of Ghana’s Parliamentary norms and practices. Apexnewsgh.com report The speaker pointed this when addressing Members of Parliament on Thursday, 16 December 2021 during his first sitting after returning from Dubai. Read below the Speaker’s full address to parliament on Thursday: Formal Statement by the Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin Speaker of Parliament, on the rejection or rescission of the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government Introduction Hon Members, before I proceed to address the topic of my official communication, permit me to praise and glorify the Almighty God/Allah, my fortress and my Lord, for the travelling mercies and the regeneration and renewal of my body and life. Thanks be to you, oh Lord, the creator and master of the universe. I am eternally grateful to you for your grace and love. I also thank Hon Members for holding the fort in my absence, despite the fact that the conduct of some Members raises fundamental issues bordering on a complete disregard of parliamentary practice, procedure and process of the House. I have taken my time to read the Order Paper, Votes and Proceedings and the Official Reports of the days in issue. And I am convinced we should accept the view of the conscience of the nation that we owe Ghanaians an apology and I will proceed to do just that. As the Head of Parliament, the voice of the Legislature, who speaks for and on behalf of Parliament, hence the title Speaker, I, with all humility apologise on behalf of the House and all the members, for the aberrations of conduct and behaviour of members on those days. I take responsibility for what happens in the House and I admit the House is neither dignified nor exalted by that rancorous and unruly behaviour of members. I promise to do everything within my power and authority to lead the House to chart a path of transformation, decency and change, a change for the better. The conduct of members on those days also touches on the legality of the decisions arrived at in the House and how we arrived at those decisions. It will help for members to look at these issues dispassionately, in humility, devoid of egos and partisanship. As a House of honour, dignity and measureless might and majesty, members of Parliament should, for a while, allow the 1992 Constitution, the enabling laws, precedents and the Standing Orders of the House to lead the way. Members need to think about how to strengthen the work of this House and by extension, strengthen Ghana’s democratic governance. Members need to consider the precedents we set by every decision and action we take in this house. Over and above that, members must bear in mind that as Members of Parliament, they also represent the people – the citizenry – not just political parties. Hon Members, just try to recollect, or view a playback of the proceedings or read the Official reports of those sittings, and you will appreciate what I am referring to. What happened was grave disorder with its resultant comedy of errors and I will not take lightly a repeat of such disorder and indiscipline in the House. Hon Members, I will not bore you or our audience with a recount of the scenery of those proceedings, it is, however, incumbent on me to make a pronouncement on these matters and provide some direction on the path to be taken as a House to ensure we are taking steps to fulfil our sacred duty to the people of Ghana. To do this, it is necessary to summarize a few proceedings in order to lay a foundation for me to propose the way forward. Quorum for the Conduct of Business and Quorum for Voting in Parliament Hon. Members the first matter that requires some pronouncement is the matter of a quorum which formed the basis for the decision taken by the House to rescind the rejection of the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government. Admittedly, the Constitution prescribes the quorum for the conduct of business of the House; a lack of quorum meant the business cannot be done. A quorum for one-third of members is required for the commencement of business; a quorum of not less than one-half of members is required to determine, for example, a resolution for approval of international loans and a quorum of not less than two-thirds of members is needed to amend some provisions of the constitution. Depending upon whether it is just to legitimize it to conduct business of Parliament, or take an ordinary decision or make a resolution. See Articles 69 (11), 75 (2) (b), 82 (1), 95 (2) (d), 102, 104, 106 (10), 113 (2), 174 (3), 181 (1), 268 (2), and 291(3). The provision that deals with the basic components of a quorum to transact business are; One-third of all members of Parliament, except the one presiding. Hon. Members, the question of whether or not a quorum exists either for the conduct of Parliamentary business or for taking of vote in Parliament is, therefore, a question of fact. The practice in all Parliaments since the inception of the 4th Parliament has been to raise the issue of quorum on the floor of Parliament at the time the business or the vote is being taken. Hon. Members, admittedly it is a responsibility of the Chair to make a determination if there is a quorum at the beginning and at any time during the sitting of the House. However, there is a presumption of quorum to undertake business unless a question is raised. The Chair may in the absence of an objection to the contrary, presume that the House is duly constituted for its work. It is only when such an objection has been raised that the Speaker may then take steps in compliance with Order 48 of S. O. of

Opinion, Politics

MPs must bear in mind they represent the people, not just political parties–Bagbin

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has admonished Members of Parliament to understand that they represent the people and not just a political party. The speaker pointed this when addressing Members of Parliament on Thursday, 16 December 2021 during his first sitting after returning from Dubai. “Members need to think about how to strengthen the work of this House and by extension, strengthen Ghana’s democratic governance. Members need to consider the precedents we set by every decision and action we take in this house. Over and above that, members must bear in mind that as Members of Parliament, they also represent the people – the citizenry – not just political parties”. the Speaker said on Thursday, 16 December 2021 during his first sitting after returning from Dubai. Read below the Speaker’s full address to parliament on Thursday: Formal Statement by the Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin Speaker of Parliament, on the rejection or rescission of the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government Introduction Hon Members, before I proceed to address the topic of my official communication, permit me to praise and glorify the Almighty God/Allah, my fortress and my Lord, for the travelling mercies and the regeneration and renewal of my body and life. Thanks be to you, oh Lord, the creator and master of the universe. I am eternally grateful to you for your grace and love. I also thank Hon Members for holding the fort in my absence, despite the fact that the conduct of some Members raises fundamental issues bordering on a complete disregard of parliamentary practice, procedure and process of the House. I have taken my time to read the Order Paper, Votes and Proceedings and the Official Reports of the days in issue. And I am convinced we should accept the view of the conscience of the nation that we owe Ghanaians an apology and I will proceed to do just that. As the Head of Parliament, the voice of the Legislature, who speaks for and on behalf of Parliament, hence the title Speaker, I, with all humility apologise on behalf of the House and all the members, for the aberrations of conduct and behaviour of members on those days. I take responsibility for what happens in the House and I admit the House is neither dignified nor exalted by that rancorous and unruly behaviour of members. I promise to do everything within my power and authority to lead the House to chart a path of transformation, decency and change, a change for the better. The conduct of members on those days also touches on the legality of the decisions arrived at in the House and how we arrived at those decisions. It will help for members to look at these issues dispassionately, in humility, devoid of egos and partisanship. As a House of honour, dignity and measureless might and majesty, members of Parliament should, for a while, allow the 1992 Constitution, the enabling laws, precedents and the Standing Orders of the House to lead the way. Members need to think about how to strengthen the work of this House and by extension, strengthen Ghana’s democratic governance. Members need to consider the precedents we set by every decision and action we take in this house. Over and above that, members must bear in mind that as Members of Parliament, they also represent the people – the citizenry – not just political parties. Hon Members, just try to recollect, or view a playback of the proceedings or read the Official reports of those sittings, and you will appreciate what I am referring to. What happened was grave disorder with its resultant comedy of errors and I will not take lightly a repeat of such disorder and indiscipline in the House. Hon Members, I will not bore you or our audience with a recount of the scenery of those proceedings, it is, however, incumbent on me to make a pronouncement on these matters and provide some direction on the path to be taken as a House to ensure we are taking steps to fulfil our sacred duty to the people of Ghana. To do this, it is necessary to summarize a few proceedings in order to lay a foundation for me to propose the way forward. Quorum for the Conduct of Business and Quorum for Voting in Parliament Hon. Members the first matter that requires some pronouncement is the matter of a quorum which formed the basis for the decision taken by the House to rescind the rejection of the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government. Admittedly, the Constitution prescribes the quorum for the conduct of business of the House; a lack of quorum meant the business cannot be done. A quorum for one-third of members is required for the commencement of business; a quorum of not less than one-half of members is required to determine, for example, a resolution for approval of international loans and a quorum of not less than two-thirds of members is needed to amend some provisions of the constitution. Depending upon whether it is just to legitimize it to conduct business of Parliament, or take an ordinary decision or make a resolution. See Articles 69 (11), 75 (2) (b), 82 (1), 95 (2) (d), 102, 104, 106 (10), 113 (2), 174 (3), 181 (1), 268 (2), and 291(3). The provision that deals with the basic components of a quorum to transact business are; One-third of all members of Parliament, except the one presiding. Hon. Members, the question of whether or not a quorum exists either for the conduct of Parliamentary business or for taking of vote in Parliament is, therefore, a question of fact. The practice in all Parliaments since the inception of the 4th Parliament has been to raise the issue of quorum on the floor of Parliament at the time the business or the vote is being taken. Hon. Members, admittedly it is a responsibility of the Chair to make a determination if there is a

Politics

Parliament begins approving annual budgetary allocations for MDAs

Ghana’s parliament, on Wednesday, 15 December 2021, approved the sum of GHS 921,843,000.00 for the services of the Ministry of Transport and its agencies to carry out their programmes and activities for the 2022 fiscal year ending 31 December 2022. The allocation represents an increase of 40.13% over the 2021 budgetary allocation of GHS 657,839,197.00. The programme budget covers the ministry’s headquarters as well as the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Marine Authority, Ghana Shippers Authority, the Regional Maritime University, the Volta Lake Transport Company and the PSC Tema Shipyard. It also covers the Ministry’s Road Transport Services including the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, National Road Safety Authority, Metro Mass Transport Limited, Inter-City STC Coaches Limited as well as the Government Technical Training Centre. A deputy minister of Transport, Mr Fredrick Obeng Adom, moving the motion for approval in parliament, explained that the objectives of the ministry include increasing the efficiency and capacity of port operations, ensuring the safety and security of all categories of road users and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of road transport infrastructure and services. The policy objective of the ministry, as derived from the Medium Term Development Framework, is to also enhance the contribution of inland waterways for safe and efficient transportation of goods and people and to ensure effective and effective flow of goods, services and related information to meet consumer requirements. The Chairman of the Committee Roads and Transport Committee Kennedy Nyarko Osei presenting the Committee’s report said the Committee observed with concern the arbitrary fees charged by shipping lines which significantly increase the import cost of importers and ultimately sours up cost of imported commodities. The Deputy Ranking Member of the Committee and the MP for Adaklu, Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza, called for the liquidation of the position of Director of the non-existent Keta Sea Port, which he described as a drain on the nation’s scarce resources. The house has also approved the annual estimates totalling GHS575,970,000.00 for the services of the Ministry of Railway Development for the year ending 31 December 2022 instead of the required capital expenditure of GHS 2,520,033,185.00 The Minister of Railway Development, Mr Peter Amewu, in moving the motion for approval, noted that the objectives of the ministry are to modernise and extend the existing rail network, ensure effective and efficient flow of goods, services and related information to meet consumer needs as well as develop associated infrastructure to enhance well-functioning regulatory bodies. The Chairman of the Roads and Transport Committee, Mr Kennedy Nyarko Osei, in presenting the Committee’s report, disclosed that the Tema-Mpankadan standard gauge railway project is about 90% done and is expected to be fully completed in 2022. In another development, the house has approved the sum of GHS574,856,000.00 in annual estimates for the services of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation for the year ending 31 December 2022. —classfm Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your adverts and credible news publications. Contact: 05555568093

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Ghosts invade Parliament; 41 MPs present but 100 names captured in register

Persuade your MPs to pass e-levy and hold me accountable for all expenditure—Ofori Atta to Ghanaians

The staging of a walk-out does not render Parliament incapable of performing its functions –Bagbin

MPs must bear in mind they represent the people, not just political parties–Bagbin

Parliament begins approving annual budgetary allocations for MDAs

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