General News of Thursday, 12 April 2018Source: citinewsroom.comAllegations of ‘double salary’ a dent on parliament’s image – ACEPASome Minority MPs have been accused of receiving double salariesThe Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rashid Dramani, says recent allegations suggesting that some Members of Parliament who served in the previous administration as ministers of state, may have withdrawn double salary, further dents the image of the legislature. The Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service, had invited some 25 minority MPs to answer questions about the said payments. The Minority, however says the CID has withdrawn the names of 18 of those invited, admitting that they were wrongly accused. Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Dramani said the issue at hand if confirmed, will be considered criminal. He believes this issue presents another opportunity for Parliament to investigate acts of wrongdoing within the legislature.

Source: GhanaWeb April 11, 2018 22:18 UTC