Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has raised concerns about the high cost of emergency parliamentary sessions, revealing that each day of such meetings costs Ghana an estimated GH¢1 million.

The issue emerged after Parliament was adjourned indefinitely on Thursday, November 7, by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The session had been called following a petition from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus, but notably, none of its members attended, leaving only National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs in the chamber.

Murtala Mohammed criticised the NPP caucus for failing to appear, describing their absence as “a blatant disregard” for the purpose of the recall, and as a misuse of public funds and time. He argued that the session, costing about GH¢1 million, represents a financial burden on taxpayers and highlighted the disruption it causes to MPs’ schedules.

“Why did they waste all of our time? Such recalls come with a huge financial burden to the state. Each day, particularly in cases like this, can cost close to or over one million cedis,” Mohammed said.

The MP, who had cut short his own schedule to attend, explained that many MPs were occupied with important work in their constituencies, with some having to abandon significant engagements to return to Accra.

Murtala urged political parties to consider the financial and operational impact of these recalls, stressing the need for more prudent and responsible governance.

Source:TheDotNews