Majority and Minority Leaders Clash Over New Parliament Chamber and Hospital
A heated debate has unfolded within Ghana’s Parliament over the construction of a new chamber and an exclusive hospital for lawmakers. The disagreement between Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has brought the welfare of MPs into sharp focus as the 9th Parliamentary Service Board discusses key infrastructure proposals.The clash centers on two main proposals: one for a dedicated hospital for Parliament and another for a new, more secure parliamentary chamber. Ayariga rejected the idea of a hospital, arguing that existing healthcare facilities like Ridge Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are sufficient for the needs of MPs.“I don’t believe a hospital should be the priority of this Parliament,” Ayariga stated, emphasizing that resources should be allocated to more pressing national issues.However, Afenyo-Markin strongly advocated for the new chamber, citing security concerns as MPs face risks from […]