Parliamentary Committee pushes for amendment to allow dual citizens to hold specific public offices

Parliamentary Committee pushes for amendment to allow dual citizens to hold specific public offices

The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament has recommended the approval of a bill to amend the Constitution, allowing dual citizens to hold certain public offices, including becoming Members of Parliament (MPs). Currently, the Constitution prohibits dual citizens from serving as MPs, holding the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), or becoming ambassadors or high commissioners. However, a private member’s bill sponsored by Akim Swedur MP, Kennedy […]

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Haruna Iddrisu laments Cocobod’s ineffectiveness

The Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, Haruna Iddrisu has expressed his discontent with the challenges faced by cocoa farmers in the country, attributing the issues to what he perceives as the Cocobod's inefficiency in utilizing funds to address critical issues such as swollen shoot diseases, galamsey, and smuggling of cocoa. During a passionate address on the floor of parliament, the MP highlighted his concerns about the apparent ineffectiveness […]

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Parliamentary attendance: Jinapor stands by absent colleagues, calls for balanced evaluation

The issue of parliamentary attendance has recently taken center stage, with Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor of the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency coming forward to defend his colleagues who were absent when the speaker of parliament ordered a roll call. According to Jinapor, the absent members were participating in other crucial national programs, a factor that he believes should be considered by the speaker. Jinapor's defense of his colleagues who were not present […]

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