General News of Thursday, 11 April 2019Source: Myjoyonline.comVigilantism Bill to be passed under certificate of urgencyParliamentParliament’s Committee on Constitution and Legal Affairs after considering the Vigilantism Bill has backed the Attorney-General’s request, for it to be passed under a certificate of urgency. Once passed into an Act, the Bill will see to the disbandment of political party vigilante groups and prohibit the formation of such. He hopes that Parliament, before it resumes, will set aside a day for this to be done before the Bill is passed. The Bill applies to persons who participate in the activities of a vigilante group that is associated, related, connected or affiliated to a political party, political party officer, or a political party member. Leaders of the disbanded political party vigilante groups shall, within one month after the coming into force of this Act, by notice in writing, inform the Minister of the formal disbandment of their political party vigilante groups.

Source: GhanaWeb April 11, 2019 19:30 UTC