’27 of our former MP’s have died because government is sitting on our salaries’ former mp
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TV3’s New Day has expanded its community to include former Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana. In an interview, an undisclosed former MP revealed that 27 former MPs have died because they cannot afford medications. The government is withholding their salaries, leaving them without financial support. The interview highlighted the struggles faced by former MPs who are unable to meet their basic needs due to the government’s actions. The host emphasized the importance of addressing these issues and ensuring that all individuals, including former MPs, have access to necessary resources. The interview shed light on the challenges faced by former MPs and called for action to address the situation
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Background
The Parliament of Ghana is the legislative body of the Government of Ghana.Legislative representation in Ghana dates back to 1950, when the country was a British colony known as Gold Coast. The body, called the Legislative Council, was purely advisory as the Governor exercised all legislative and executive powers. Reforms were introduced in 1916 and 1925, although the governor’s power remained extensive. In 1946, a new constitution was introduced that allowed for an unofficial member of the Legislative Council to become its president while the governor ceased to be the ex officio president of the body. This system continued until 1951 when the Legislature elected its first Speaker – Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist
Speakers of Parliament under fourth republic
Daniel Francis Annan took offce 7 January 1993 left office 6 January 2001
Ebenezer Sekyi Hughes took office 7th January 2005 left office6 January 2009
Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo took offce7 January 2009 6 January 2013
Edward Adjaho took offce 7 January 2013left office6 January 2017
Aaron Mike Oquaye took offce 7 January 2017, and Incumbent is Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin from 7th January 2020 .