News:
May 28, 2020
The Clerk of Ghana’s Parliament, Mr. Cyril Nsiah has cautioned the media in the House against going after the names of lawmakers and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19.
According to him anybody who has not gone for the test should do so if the person wants to continue accessing the premises of Parliament.
“Journalists, MPs, Staff’ and visitors when the result comes out positive the national team that conducted the screening would contact the individuals directly, and you the journalists when you test positive your names and media house would not be published”.
He emphasized that the team that conducted the test last week would come back to the House today and Friday, when he addressed the media together with Majority Leader on the positive confirmed cases of lawmakers and staff.
Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, Mrs Kate Addo on her part pointed out to the media that results of lawmakers would not be trickling down to the House but rather would go to the individuals who tested positive.
“If you need clarification come to us, we recognize that as media houses you have your sources, but as an institution we are very cautious from the start to keep lawyers, journalists and visitors safe”.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com