Urgently reconvene parliament: majority writes to President Bagbin

The majority group in Parliament has requested the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene the House to discuss and approve urgent government issues in a timely manner.

With this, the caucus seeks to address key government issues, including the adoption of the Thirty-Fourth Report of the Appointments Committee and a motion on additional funding.

The letter signed by the Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, cited Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which will allow 15% of the members of the House to request that Parliament reconvene. meet.

“Additional financing agreement between the Government of Ghana and IDA in the amount of USD 150 million to finance the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project.

“Request for tax exemption for selected beneficiaries under the 1D1F program,” read parts of the letter, cited by citinewsroom.com.

The letter also details the reason behind the urgent call and what it seeks to achieve.

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“Mr President, it is important to state that this application is made in good faith to enable the government to fulfill its constitutional and democratic obligations to the people of Ghana,” the petitioners added.

Parliament adjourned on Wednesday 20 March 2024 and, according to the Rules, the Speaker of Parliament, upon receipt of this request, is expected to summon Parliament within seven days.

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