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General News of Saturday, July 13, 2019
Source: Myjoyonline.com
2019-07-13
Parliament decided to "drop the new room"
A governance expert warned Parliament against any attempt to revive the construction process of a new chamber.
Dr. Eric Oduro Osae told Newsfile Saturday that the project is useless and must be abandoned completely.
"I am happy that they have abandoned it under the pressure of the population … and I am happy that all the key players are aware that this idea will not be accepted by the citizens", he said. he declared.
The $ 200 million project, which can accommodate 450 parliamentarians, was suspended by the Parliamentary Services Council after intense public protests.
Anger against social media and the general public has been quiet since it's appeared plans have been developed to build a new room.
A protest against the decision was scheduled for Saturday, July 13, but suspended thereafter.
The majority leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who strongly supported the construction of the chamber, gave numerous interviews to the media to clarify why this decision was good.
He was compelled by the palpable anger of the general public, including residents of his Suame district, where he stands as a deputy, to retreat, announcing that no firm decision had been made. been taken concerning the construction of the new room.
Some members of Parliament have actually expressed anger at the House leaders for not properly informing them and for realizing the plans of the new chamber.
The leader of the majority apologized for not informing MEPs of the discussions started before 2012.
Subsequently, the Council of Parliamentary Services announced its decision to abandon the construction projects of a 450-seat chamber.
However, in a statement issued after this resolution, the Council indicated that it could bring the project back to the right moment.
Dr. Oduro Osae, an expert in governance, said that the question of whether members had completely abandoned the issue was another problem.
"But we must remain cautious, they no longer dare to introduce it. Because they present it, citizens will come after them, "he warned.
Ace Ankomah, a private lawyer, blames however the public tumult on what he describes as a break between the parliament and the public on his basic duties.
According to him, the opposition to the idea of a new room testifies to a disconnect with the people that they represent.
"There is a disconnect that you [Parliament] do not identify yourself, you live in your own world, and maybe it takes you literally to say that Ghanaians have questions.
"Maybe they understand and fully appreciate what you are doing, they will understand why you need new offices.
MEP John Jinapor, Yapei Kusagwu, wants to focus on improving the ability of MPs to perform their duties.
"Beyond this badembly, we should look for ways to make MPs effective," he said.
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