August 1, 2018
Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye had admonished Members of Parliament not to allow lateness to proceedings be part of them in the third meeting of the second session of the seventh Parliament for the fourth Republic.

The Speaker made this remarks on Saturday the 28th of July 2018 when the House break for a three month recess to return in October this year.

Member of Parliament for Adaklu Kwame Agbodza has had cause to complain about the late start of proceedings in the House, more so when young students had to travel from far and near and had to sit in the public gallery for longer hours before proceedings start.

Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye noted that the Right to Information Bill 2018 which is at the consideration stage, was expected to be passed, “on our return from recess would be worked on and passed”, he said.

He further praised the Finance Ministry for releasing Parliaments subventions in time for it to carry out its duties.

By: Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com