The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has proposed the establishment of a new Parliamentary chamber to enhance the security of Members of Parliament (MPs).

The proposal was made during the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the ninth Parliament on Monday, March 17.

Afenyo-Markin emphasised the need for new infrastructure that reflects the importance of the legislative arm of government.

“Indeed, when I visited the British Parliament, even within the chamber, there is enhanced security. Here in the public gallery, anybody at all can throw anything at an MP, and there is no security.

“Mr Speaker, I am therefore looking forward to an enhanced security regime, and I am pleased to depart from this infrastructure. We can begin a conversation for a new chamber befitting the legislative arm of government.”

However, Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, rejected the proposal by the Minority Leader, citing the current financial crisis of the state as the reason.

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