The Majority Caucus in Parliament led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament for the House to reconvene to transact key government businesses.
Parliament adjourned on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and has since been on recess.
In a letter addressed to the Speaker by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, making reference to Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which allow 15 percent of the members of the House to request the recall of parliament.
According to the letter, the Majority in Parliament is seeking to reconvene to consider items such as the Thirty-Fourth Report of the Appointments Committee and a motion on additional financing.
Additionally, the Majority seeks Parliament’s attention on a motion for an “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,” as well as a “Request for Tax Exemption for selected beneficiaries under the 1D1F Programme.”
The Caucus therefore emphasized the importance of the request, stating that, “Mr Speaker, 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.”
Upon the request and per Parliament’s Standing Orders, the Speaker of Parliament is expected to summon Parliament within seven days.
