The leader of the minority enters the proposed new chamber

General News on Friday, July 5th, 2019

Source: 3news.com

2019-07-05

Haruna Iddrisu, leader of the minority in Parliament, said he was participating in the Parliamentary Services Council's discussions with a view to expanding the chamber's mandate.

The MP for South Tamale said he was attending all the meetings of the new chamber and that he even had to ask for a change in the schedule of the President's invitation for a meeting on Friday, 5 July.

"My points of view on this subject, Mr. President, are views recorded in the minutes and in the recording of the proceedings of the parliamentary session. [Service] Board."

Haruna Iddrisu clarified the perception that he had not participated in the discussions for the construction of the 450-seat room.

Critics, including some legislators, argue that the decision is a unique conception of the majority and the executive.

Public acrimonies have taken place against this initiative, some people having already expressed their opposition through demonstrations.

There's even a social media campaign labeled #DropThatChamber that vehemently opposes the move.

"Mr. President, I am not insensitive to public opinion," said Haruna Iddrisu.

"Therefore, the comments of the public and, unfortunately, even the members of Parliament themselves have not been informed. . This is unfortunate.

On Thursday, the leader of the majority, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, said that, despite the idea put forward by the Council, no decision has yet been taken on the costs.

The majority leader "not well informed" about the financing of the chamber project
This was corroborated by the leader of the minority.

"Nothing in terms of cost is decisive," he said, insisting: "it was a trip we were making".