Recently, Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns regarding their compensation and working conditions, particularly in relation to Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution.
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin proposed the formation of an ad hoc committee to review the conditions of service for both current and former MPs.
However, this proposal was rejected by the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, who clarified that the matter had already been referred to the House Committee for consideration.
In the past week, MPs from both the Majority and Minority sides expressed worries about the lack of comprehensive insurance schemes for MPs after their tenure.
They stressed the importance of health coverage beyond ex-gratia payments, especially considering the health challenges many MPs face after prolonged periods of intense work.
During a parliamentary session on March 15, 2024, Afenyo-Markin urged Andrew Amoako Asiamah to direct the establishment of a committee to address these urgent issues.
