The Member of Parliament (MP) for Oforikrom, Michael Aidoo, has expressed concerns over the proposal to construct a new parliamentary chamber and establish a dedicated hospital for lawmakers.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he described the proposal as premature, considering Ghana’s current economic challenges.
The Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, proposed the initiative during the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the ninth Parliament on Monday, March 17.
Emphasizing the need for modern infrastructure, Afenyo-Markin advocated for improved security measures and better healthcare facilities for lawmakers.
Acknowledging that the Minority Leader is a long-serving MP and may have a strong basis for his proposal, Aidoo maintained it was not a priority.
“We are all entitled to our views, and the Minority Leader expressed his, but for me, I don’t think we need our own hospital. He has been in Parliament for long and may be privy to certain things I am not as a first-timer.
“But I think with our current economic standing, we don’t need a hospital for MPs. It is premature and won’t be so important,” he stated.
Instead, the first-time MP proposed that Parliament consider adopting a particular hospital for legislators rather than initiating a new project.
“We can make arrangements like some state institutions have for their workers to seek healthcare. We will designate a hospital for the MPs and their families.
“There is no doubt that as MPs we need privacy, so we must ensure that the doctors at the designated hospitals comply with confidentiality,” he added.
Meanwhile, he further highlighted the need to upgrade and improve all hospitals in the country to deliver quality healthcare to all citizens.
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