News:
August 3, 2017
In order to enhance Ghana’s Parliamentary democratic practice, there is an urgent need for the caucuses of Parliament to establish research centers, Minister responsible for Parliamentary Affairs and Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah –Bonsu has said.
According to him it is crucial that legislators resort the use of accurate research data to effectively function in their line of duty.
The only way to ensure availability of that data is for the caucuses of the house to have research departments.
MrOsei Kyei mensah-Bonsu who is the Member of Parliament for Suame in the Ashanti region made the call during the Information Week celebration by the Inter- Departmental Research and Information Group (IDRIG) of Parliament.
He acknowledged that those working in research and information department play very key roles in making parliament more functional.
The leader of government business in Parliament also advocates building network among all stakeholders especially civil society organization to enable Parliament work effectively.
By Christian Kpesese/ ghanamps.com