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“If we have more beds, why are we having no-bed syndrome? I believe the occupancy rate is 60%. So with 100 beds in a hospital, 60 of them are occupied; 40 are open. So now why does somebody come and have a no-bed syndrome?” she questioned.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the increasing practice of transporting containers on low-bed trailers without proper securing mechanisms, warning that the situation poses a serious threat to lives and road safety.
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to appear before the House to brief lawmakers on Ghana's diplomatic engagement with South Africa following the fatal shooting of Ghanaian businessman Bashiru Isak in Cape Town.
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has described the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, as a great loss to Ghana, saying the late monarch united the Dagbon Kingdom through the principles of fairness and equity.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has cautioned Members of Parliament against the unauthorised use of sirens and police escort services, urging them to strictly adhere to existing laws and administrative directives.
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government's decision to secure a US$300 million loan from the World Bank to finance the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs project.
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has rejected a recent Global InfoAnalytics survey that ranked him among the lowest-performing MPs, describing the findings as misleading, demotivating and potentially harmful.
Meanwhile, the First Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, cautioned Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, against seeking additional funding in the 2026 mid-year budget review scheduled for Thursday.
By: Nii Ayikwei Okine
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has expressed concern over what he describes as widespread abuse in the collection of excise duties, particularly on wines and spirits, warning that the situation has resulted in substantial revenue losses for the state.
Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on Friday, July 31, 2026, bringing the second meeting of the second session of the Ninth Parliament to a close.
