Speaker recalls MPs after indefinite suspension of sitting

The Parliament of Ghana has directed all Members to report to the Chambers on Wednesday April, 8, 2020.

Although the Speaker of Parliament suspended sittings indefinitely, MPs are to resume sittings as notified by Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye which is in accordance with standing order 6.

According to the Director of Public Affairs, Kate Addo, the meeting is scheduled to enable the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, address the House on a policy statement regarding government measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus disease.

Aside, the address by Ken Ofori-Atta, the meeting will facilitate the transaction of any other urgent business.

Although it was not stated in the press release, it is expected the newly appointed Deputy Health Minister-designate, Bernard Oko-Boye, will be vetted by the Legislature as ordered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“All Honourable Members are entreated to be present”

Below is the full statement