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“Scrap MPs Ex Gratia and use it to develop our Rural areas”- Gov’t told

Political Activist, Emmanuel Abankwah Kesse is urging government of Ghana to scrap MPs Ex-Gratia and use it to develop their constituencies.

 

According to him, since the District Assembly Common fund is not enough, he suggested that MPs Ex-Gratia should be scrapped so that those monies can be put into local government coffers which he thinks will facilitate rural development.

 

He described the payment of 275 MPs Ghc 600,000 each after their huge salaries and numerous allowances they enjoy as a ‘total cheat’

 

“If ex-gratia is seen as a retirement benefit for government appointees then, I don’t think it is necessary to even pay outgoing MPs and continuing MPs this money because even the outgoing MPs are constitutionally mandated to contest again in the subsequent parliamentary elections”.

 

Olumanba said most MPs did not invest their constituents’ education because they think the legislators’ primary duties are to make laws

 

He however said “I don’t think MPs deserve huge benefits with the claims of sponsoring students and attending functions in their constituencies”

 

“Where in our Constitution is it written that MPs are to attend functions and sponsor education?” he quizzed.

 

“The core duty of an MP is to make laws so if an MP absents himself from parliamentary meetings and attend functions, he can be impeached.” he explained.

 

Source: Olumanba(contributor)

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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