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Parliament goes on recess

Legislators have gone on recess after Parliament ended the second meeting of its third session.

The last day of sitting run deep into Friday evening where a number of Bills were passed in the wake of the mid-year budget review.

The Communication Service tax amendment Bill, the Earmarked funds, capping and re-alignment Bill, the Luxury Vehicle Levy repeal Bill were passed.

Also approved on the last day was a $1.5 billion cocoa syndicated loan and an $11 million loan for the procurement of equipment for the Armed forces.

Other notable Bills assessed and passed since this meeting begun on May 28, 2019 include the Vigilantism and Related Offences Bill,

The past meeting of the House most recently welcomed the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, who addressed Ghana’s legislature.

Nancy Pelosi, who led a Congressional Black Caucus delegation to Ghana, charged Ghana to continue to uphold human rights and other democratic ideals.

But this past meeting is likely to be remembered for the protest against a proposed plan for a new parliament complex.

Some Ghanaians started the #DropThatChamber movement on social media after Parliament announced its intent for the new complex.

MPs from both sides of Parliament also opposed the project.

Civil Society groups also insisted that constructing a new complex for Parliament will be a misuse of resources.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah, and two others were detained by the Parliamentary Protection Unit after they disrupted sittings in the House back in July.

There was a similar drama in June when Parliament gave a second thought to the safety of its MPs after a man attempted suicide in the chamber.

The despairing man, who tried to end his life requested to see the MP for Kwesimintim, Joseph Mensah who was not readily available to meet him.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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