Citizens welcome suspension of Members of Parliament
The suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) by the Speaker of Parliament has been welcomed by some citizens in the Hohoe Constituency of the Volta Region.
Mr Alban S.K Bagbin suspended the four MPs from attending parliamentary sittings for two weeks, effective Friday, January 31, 2025.
The suspended MPs are; Mr Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Majority Chief Whip, Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Minority Chief Whip, Mr Jerry Shaibu, Second Minority Whip and Mr Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, a New Patriotic Party MP for Gushegu.
The suspension of the MPs stemmed from misconduct during the Appointments Committee proceedings.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Lawrence Amoah, a Medical Officer, said the suspension was a tough decision made by the Speaker and would set the tone for ...