Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, has strongly criticized the proposal for a new parliamentary chamber, arguing that it is untimely given Ghana’s current economic challenges.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, he expressed his disbelief that such a suggestion would surface when the country is financially strained and under International Monetary Fund (IMF) support.
“The call for a new chamber at this crucial time in our economy is very misplaced. Even in 2019, when the country was not bankrupt, civil societies rejected the idea, arguing that it was not the time for a new chamber but rather a time to save the country from economic downturns,” he stated.
Alhaji Fuseini further emphasized that the economic situation has only worsened since then, making the idea even more unfeasible.
“So to make that statement now, when the country is bankrupt and under IMF support and programs, is shocking. I don’t think such a proposal should have come from the Minority Leader at all,” he remarked.
Addressing concerns over security, which has been cited as one of the reasons for the proposed chamber, the former MP dismissed the claim, pointing out that significant strides have already been made in securing Parliament.
“A new chamber does not protect MPs in any way. Since the day I entered Parliament until today, there has been a massive improvement in security. Scanners have been installed at both gates of Parliament to prevent people from entering without being scanned. It wasn’t like that before, so clearly, there have been improvements,” he explained.
Alhaji Fuseini suggested that any discussions regarding a new parliamentary chamber should be deferred until the country achieves financial stability.
“Maybe in the future, when our financial situation improves, and we can balance our budget, make savings, and the country is prosperous, then we can consider spending money on such things,” he concluded.
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