Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has recalled Members of Parliament from their recess for an emergency sitting.
The move comes after the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to recall the House.
Earlier, he expressed the Majority Caucus’ dissatisfaction with the Speaker’s move to adjourn the session indefinitely on Tuesday (July 30, 2024).
He stressed the need to fulfil the government’s constitutional obligations and serve the interests of the Ghanaian people.
In the latest communiqué issued by the Speaker on Wednesday, August 7, the session is now scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
The agenda for the emergency sitting includes discussions on the Financing Agreement between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association, requests for tax exemptions for beneficiaries under the One District, One Factory Programme, matters concerning the Ghana Financial Stability Fund, and the consideration of several bills.
Below is the notice.
