The Majority Caucus in Parliament has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to reconvene the House to consider some urgent businesses.
A letter signed by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, citing Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament said 15 per cent of the members of the House can request the recall of parliament.
Among the key business items the Majority is seeking to be addressed includes the adoption of the Thirty-Fourth Report of the Appointments Committee and a motion on additional financing.
In the petition, the Majority indicated that the “Additional Financing Agreement between GoG and the IDA for an amount of US$150 million to finance the ongoing Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project” and also a “Request for Tax Exemption for selected beneficiaries under the 1D1F Programme,” are part of the matters to be considered.
According to the Majority, “it is important to state that this request is being brought in good faith to enable Government to discharge its constitutional and democratic obligations to the people of Ghana.”
Parliament adjourned on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is expected to summon Parliament within seven days following the petition.
Meanwhile, the Majority Leader is expected to address the press on the matter later Friday.
