The Parliament of Ghana has been preparing it self in readiness for the last quarter sittings which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 after a long recess.
While some newly acquired sophisticated security scanning machines are being installed at the lobby and the entrance to the main Parliamentary Chamber, fishing touches on the renovation of the Speaker’s block situated right at the center of the overbearing structure of the Job 600 building could be observed upon entering into the premises of the legislative enclave.
The renovation works which have been ongoing for some time, is gradually grinding to a halt with the Chinese workers winding down on their work with less activity, except for a few workers seen removing the scaffolding mounted for the painting of the building.
The sea blue blended cream-colored painting of the Speaker’s block, contrasts nicely with the blue tinted glass multi-story building which serves as office accommodations for Members of Parliament and some essential Parliamentary staff.
The beautifully trimmed flowers along the edges of the nicely mowed green grass in the forecourt within the premises of Parliament, makes the exterior of the Parliamentary enclave a soothing welcome for these Members of Parliament who are coming back after having conducted various forms of surgeries in their constituencies.
The Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Eight Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana will commence on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at ten O’clock in the forenoon at the Parliament House in Accra.
A press release for the commencement of the meeting signed by the Public Affairs Director of Parliament, Madam Kate Addo, indicates that a “total of 66 bills are expected to be presented before the House.”
Some of these Bills include: the Affirmative Action Bill, 2022; Ghana Housing Authority Bill, 2022; Minerals and Mining (Amendment), 2022; Small Scale Mining Bill, 2022; and the Petroleum Revenue Management(Amendment Bill), 2022.
Also, a Private Members Bill on the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was referred to the Council of State will be presented before the House among others.
Source: Clement Akoloh||parliamentnews360.com
