NEW BOARD MUST TACKLE SECURITY ISSUES FACING PARLIAMENT

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December 7, 2024

The 9th Parliamentary Service Board, chaired by Speaker Alban Bagbin, has been inaugurated to oversee Parliament’s welfare and operations.

The 9th Parliamentary Service Board has officially been inaugurated to oversee the welfare, administration, and operational matters of Ghana’s Parliament, with a mix of sitting and former MPs forming part of the team.

The Board, chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, brings together experienced legislators and parliamentary officials tasked with ensuring that Parliament functions efficiently and that the needs of Members of Parliament (MPs) and staff are well addressed.

Full Composition of the 9th Parliamentary Service Board

Alban Bagbin – Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Board,Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror – Clerk to Parliament,Mahama Ayariga – MP for Bawku Central and Majority Leader,Alexander Afenyo-Markin – MP for Effutu and Minority Leader,Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay – Former MP for Afadjato South,Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah – Former MP for New Juaben South

The Board’s main mandate includes overseeing the welfare of MPs and parliamentary staff, managing Parliament’s administrative matters, and addressing operational challenges,Mr Speaker added.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the ninth Parliament, Bagbin urged the Majority Leader to prioritize efforts to enhance security measures within the precincts of the House.

The Speaker revealed that intruders had previously entered Parliament’s premises and attacked members and staff, often escaping by scaling the perimeter wall into the surrounding forest.

He emphasised that strengthening security within the parliamentary precinct is essential for the smooth functioning of the legislature.

“One of the challenges that need to be addressed is to secure the parliamentary enclave to ensure the safety of members and staff. This has been a worrying matter for parliament for some time now, we are actually insecure here.

“We are not safe. Sometimes people can come in and attack us or staff and anytime there is an attempt to apprehend them, they scale over the wall and escape into the forest. This is vital for the functioning of parliament. I believe the ninth board will work assiduously to make this a reality.

“I will call on the leaders of the house to follow up on this matter,” he stated.

 Audio below

 

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