Withdraw L.I on sirens and exemption of MPs from speed limits – Minority to Transport Minister
The Minority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly opposed the proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180), which would grant certain public officials, including Ministers of State and Members of Parliament, the privilege to use sirens on the road and exemption from speed limits.
In a statement signed by Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority leadership has instructed all their Members on the Subsidiary Legislation Committee to strongly oppose the amendments at the committee level.
Additionally, all 137 NDC Members of Parliament have been directed to vote en bloc against the Legislative Instrument when it is brought to the floor.
It added that the government must redirect its attention to addressing the germain issues facing the people of Ghana at the moment such as high cost of living, food inflation, unemployment, high cost of fuel, the depreciation of the Cedi and the high tax regime which is forcing businesses to relocate to neighbouring countries in West Africa.
Finally, the Minority has called on the Minister of Transport to immediately withdraw the said Legislative Instrument before it matures into law after 21 sitting days.
Trending News
WN/R: NPP running mate pledges support for small-scale miners if Bawumia is elected
10:08Gov’t launches $6 million Circular Economy centre at Ho Technical Uni. to drive sustainable growth
12:18Report on Northern Ghana compromised by Jihadists ‘over-exaggerated’ – Bombande
17:42NPP unveils alleged NDC power grab scheme, warns democracy at Risk in Dec. 7 polls
09:48Speaker adjourns Parliament indefinitely
15:29Bawku: Kusaug overlord suspends NPP activities, condemns leadership amid rising tensions
09:04Bawumia pledges to scrap passport forms, simplify process with Ghana Card integration
11:00You're better off with NPP in power – Napo to Pantang trainee nurses
18:04VFS Global handles UK visa applications now
01:54Speaker requested GAF to sweep chamber for bombs ahead of today's sitting
15:22