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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is advocating for the formation of a committee tasked with drafting legislation aimed at ensuring the government is responsible for the welfare of former lawmakers.<\/p>\n

This call comes in response to growing concerns raised by Members of Parliament regarding the precarious condition of former legislators, some of whom have tragically lost their lives due to neglect.<\/p>\n

During his contribution to a statement commemorating the late MP for Ketu North, Modestus Ahiable, the Majority Leader emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues.<\/p>\n

He expressed concern that the prevailing perception of corruption among MPs could hinder efforts to secure essential support, including medical assistance, for former legislators.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we don\u2019t deal with the issues, Mr Speaker, and you create the impressions to Ghanaians that every MP is corrupt. Then when you are asking for medical support, then they say you have already stolen from the state. And that is why we have a problem, even ex-gratia, we have difficulty in defending it.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are paid GHC15,000, GHC17,000 and they deduct all manner of taxes. Today, this house must take this issue a step further. Hon. minority leadership let\u2019s work at initiating it now. The welfare of this house, we should enact it, make it mandatory and make it a part of the conditions of service.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnough is enough. The judiciary, other arms of government are all being catered for by the state. MPs seem to have been forgotten, it cannot be.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, on March 7, 2024, highlighted the challenges faced by former MPs, emphasizing their vulnerability during times of illness due to the lack of post-retirement salary.<\/p>\n

Mr. Muntaka contented that retired legislators often find themselves abandoned without financial support.<\/p>\n

During a tribute to the late Kwadwo Tawiah Likpalimor, former MP for Kpandai, who recently passed away, Muntaka urged his colleagues to unite in advocating for a system that safeguards the well-being of former parliamentarians after their tenure.<\/p>\n

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