MEPs criticize abuse of privileges

General News of Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Source: dailyguidenetwork.com

2019-07-24

Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday introspected their behavior in public and how they would lead an exemplary life and abide by the laws of the land, as any member of society, to bring the necessary respect for the institution of Parliament.

Members on both sides of the House were of the view that Parliament, as an institution, was the pillar or pivot of democracy in the country and should behave in such a way as to inspire enormous respect, not only to the institution, but also to themselves.

These views were expressed by MPs after the NDP MP for Bantama, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, expressed his concern in a statement to the House on how some MPs, government officials and members of power court violated the premises. laws of the country.

Mr. President, while I believe in democracy, parliamentary immunity and the supremacy of the law, I am also convinced that we should not see deputies abusing our privileges or institutions that apply the law, "he said.

Mr. Okyem Aboagye therefore congratulated the Ghana Police Service (GPS) officers who, in collaboration with Citi TV journalists, arrested and shamed a deputy and other prominent members of society for having violates the Tema's traffic rules. Highway.

He called on the police to strictly enforce the laws pbaded by Parliament and to ensure that anyone found guilty is required to face all the rigors of the law.

Sam Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram at the National Democratic Congress (NDC), explained that Parliament is a very important institution with regard to democracy, because Parliament is the foundation of all democracy. It should therefore be given full respect and recognition.

However, he said that the conduct of MPs is essential to the dignity of the institution, adding that the First Vice President, Joseph Osei-Owusu, had always urged MPs to be aware of their behavior in public and to respect in particular the rules of the road.

Mr. Osei-Owusu stressed the need for MPs to respect the laws of the country to give good examples to the rest of society.