News:
December 17, 2012
The Speaker of Parliament Joyce Bamford Addo today charged Members of Parliament to be committed and efficient in their work as the House resumed its last sitting to wind up the Fifth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
She emphasized the need for the MP’s not to downplay this last meeting but rather remain focus on their work and also ensure that scheduled business for the house is attended to with dispatch.
Parliament reconvened today, Monday 17 December for the last sitting prior to the House being dissolved to allow newly elected MPs to be sworn in on 5th January, 2013.
Rt. Hon. Bamford Addo also congratulated MPs who retained their seat and wished vanquished better luck next time for those who lost their seats and further urged them to work tirelessly to sustain peace and ensure continues development of Ghana.
Meanwhile, the House today witnessed a lot of MPs wearing white dresses, obviously to signify their victory in last week’s Parliamentary elections which was keenly contested by the major political parties.
Kwadwo Anim/Ghanamps.gov.gh