Former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ade Coker, has strongly opposed the Minority Leader’s proposal for a dedicated hospital for Members of Parliament (MPs) and the construction of a new parliamentary chamber.
The proposal was put forward by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during the swearing-in of the Parliamentary Service Board on Monday, March 17.
Afenyo-Markin argued that lawmakers needed a specialized healthcare facility and a modern chamber to enhance their working conditions. However, the suggestion faced resistance from Bawku Central MP and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Ade Coker dismissed the idea as misplaced and unnecessary, urging the government to prioritize improving Ghana’s existing healthcare system instead.
“Afenyo-Markin is shooting from the hip. There is nothing called a political class. Why don’t we rather make sure our hospitals in Ghana are first-class with first-class doctors? The focus should be on national development. That statement is a non-starter,” he argued.
He also questioned the need for a new parliamentary chamber, asking whether the government intended to demolish or relocate the current one.
“If the government wants to build a new parliament, will it break down the existing one or relocate it? There is no political class in Ghana; we are all the same,” he added.
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