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Month: December 2014

MP puts up weighing/clinic facility for Assin Bediedua

Posted on by Fred GhanaMPs

A new health project to serve as a weighing centre and a clinic has been completed for the people of Assin Bediedua in the Assin North constituency.

The facility which was released as part of the commitment by the Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Ambre to open up the health system of the area, is yet to be commissioned. Meanwhile for the express purpose of delivering quality health services to the people, interim plans have thus been set for accessibility.

Speaking to Ghanamps.gov,gh, the MP stated that in view of the critical need of the facility to the people, he had authorized for the facility to start operations whiles efforts to get it commissioned soon is seriously being considered.

He said the project has been located in a very strategic place and intended to help coordinate some health activities like immunization, sensitization programmes, and medical outreach in the surrounding villages. “It’s a centre for health facilities in the peripheral towns and villages”, he added.

The project which remained part of the MP’s contribution to boost quality healthcare was secured through his share of the NHIS fund.

Jonathan Adjei/Ghanamps.gov.gh

Minority chides Presidency

Posted on by Fred GhanaMPs

The Minority in Parliament has criticized the Presidency for delaying in informing Parliament about the President’s visits outside the country in recent times.

The caucus, led by its Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is displeased that the notice to Parliament more often than not comes after the President has already left the country.

Per Article 59 of the 1992 Constitution, the President is required to inform Parliament before travelling outside the country, a statutory requirement that the Minority Leader averred has been breached by the President.

President John Mahama departed Ghana for Qatar on Saturday for a three-day official visit but communication of the trip to Parliament was read in the House on Monday.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ebo Barton Odro, who presided over proceedings, disclosed that the letter from the presidency was dated 27th November but got to the Speaker’s office on 28th November at 5:40pm, when the House had adjourned, explaining why it was being read today.

However the Minority Leader who was not happy with the explanation maintained the practice has become regular, persisting over a period of time, and further urged the President’s backroom staff to fulfill the constitutional provisions and also respect Parliament as an institution.

Kwadwo Anim/Ghanamps.gov.gh