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March 3, 2025
The Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin has revealed that he received a WhatsApp message from the Minority that they would not be part of the ongoing orientation for Members of Parliament of the ninth Parliament in Ho because of issue of cost.
According to him the reason given by the Minority is unacceptable stating that choosing a venue for orientation has never been partisan. “There is always a search party that goes round to search for the appropriate venue at the right cost”.
Again, previously parliaments go to visit various hospitality facilities looking for good cost components suitable for MPs.
The Rt. Hon speaker further added that there is a lot of pressure on MPs that is also taken into consideration and before a decision is reached the search party moves round and brings a report to the Speaker for a decision to be taken.
He further explained and underscored the need to have Parliamentary staffs at the orientation, noting that since they assist MPs, there is the need to build their capacity too; otherwise they would not be in the position to assist MPs.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com