Report by Henry Karmo, This email address is being protected from spambots. The inaugural ceremony proceeds after a joint legislative session is convened. Both Houses signed the resolution on Friday, January 19, 2018, during the first day special sitting of the first session of the 5th Legislature. The Building is being extended with the erection of two annexes – a gift from the Chinese government worth approximately US$23million. Before the President-elect take his oath of office on Monday, Jan. 22, the Speaker, Dr. Bhofal Chambers would preside over a joint session convened by the 54th Legislature in accordance with Article 53(a) of the Constitution.

Source: Front Page Africa January 20, 2018 01:07 UTC