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Speaker inspects Parliament renovation ahead of House’s recall: All you need to know
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has inspected ongoing renovation work on the parliamentary chamber, with the House expected to reconvene in 11 days.
The decision to adjourn Parliament three weeks ago sparked fierce criticism from the Majority caucus.
However, the Speaker explained that the adjournment was necessary to allow for essential renovation work on the floor of the House.
During his visit, Alban Bagbin outlined some of the challenges facing the House, including issues with voting, quorum, and malfunctioning audiovisual systems.
He recalled that in 2014, Bosch DICENTIS Multimedia Company was commissioned by former Speaker Doe Adjaho to transform the House into an E-Parliament, a move aimed at reducing costs associated with bulk printing, paperwork, and other related expenses.
He revealed that the former Speaker, Prof Mike Ocquaye, later reviewed the initial contract and decided to install biometric gadgets in the Chamber.
This led to a competitive tendering process, with the contract awarded to Michel Africa Parliament Services.
Bagbin also clarified that the adjournment on July 30 was partly to allow attendance at an international parliamentary conference in the United States.
The renovation of the chamber, which is set to cost €2.26 million, is being funded by the government.
While the work tables are being produced locally by a company called Fernac, all other equipment will be imported.
The renovation is expected to be completed by the end of October 2024.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
