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Politics of Friday, 9 August 2024

    

Source: Citi News

Majority urges Speaker to use Dome for September Parliamentary sitting

Renovations in the Chamber may hinder its availability, prompting the proposal Renovations in the Chamber may hinder its availability, prompting the proposal

The Majority in Parliament has proposed that Speaker Alban Bagbin consider using a specially constructed dome at the car park for parliamentary business scheduled for September 3, 2024.

This suggestion follows the Speaker's recall of MPs from recess for an emergency session, prompted by the Majority Leader's petition after dissatisfaction with the indefinite adjournment on July 30, 2024.

Renovations in the Chamber may hinder its availability, prompting the proposal.

The Second Deputy Majority Whip, Alex Tetteh Djournobuah, highlighted the dome's previous use during the COVID-19 pandemic as a viable alternative venue for proceedings.

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