General News of Wednesday, 31 July 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Caucus in Parliament has formally petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to summon an extraordinary session of Parliament within seven days. This request, led by Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, indicated that there is a need for the House to consider critical matters which require parliamentary attention. Per Article 112(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, 1992, and Standing Order 53 of the Parliament of Ghana, we hereby formally requisition an extraordinary session of Parliament." Various critical bills including the Budget Bill 2023, Rent Bill 2023, University of Local Governance and Development Bill 2024, Environmental Protection Bill 2024, Social Protection Bill 2024, Intestate Succession Bill 2022, Chartered Institute of Reconstruction and Insolvency Practitioners Bill 2023, Ghana Industrial Property Office Bill 2024, and the National Petroleum Authority Bill 2024," the statement said. He also urged prompt action from the Speaker of Parliament.
