Clerk-to-Parliament Djietror resurrects debate and justifies why new Chamber for MPs is important
The Clerk-to-Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, has reiterated the need for a review of Parliament’s infrastructure needs to enhance legislative business.
Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk-to-Parliament, has reignited the discussion surrounding Parliament's infrastructure, advocating for a comprehensive review. He emphasized the urgent need for a new Chamber, expanded workspaces, and improved meeting facilities to better serve Members of Parliament (MPs) and the Parliamentary Service.
Djietror highlighted that current facilities are insufficient to cater to MPs' duties, with limited meeting spaces forcing some groups to seek external venues. He pointed out that caucus meeting rooms can accommodate only about 30 to 35 people, complicating large group meetings and violating parliamentary rules. The issue gains urgency as Parliament gears up for budget deliberations, where committee meetings could involve numerous officials, exacerbating the existing space constraints.
Majority Leader James Agalga urged journalists to prioritize accurate, balanced, and responsible reporting, aiming to enhance Parliament's reputation through credible journalism. Chief Information Officer Dr Kate Addo praised the media for its role in bridging Parliament with the public since the Fourth Republic's inception. The Media Relations Department Director, David S. Damoah, urged the Parliamentary Press Corps to maintain journalistic integrity, while the Dean of the Press Corps, Simon Agianab, emphasized the need for professionalism and constitutional awareness in reporting.
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