The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised urgent concerns about security within the parliamentary enclave, stating that the safety of both members and staff remains a significant issue.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the Ninth Parliament, Bagbin highlighted growing insecurity, revealing that attacks on parliamentarians and their staff have become a worrying threat.
“One of the challenges that need to be addressed is to secure the parliamentary enclave to ensure the safety of members and staff,” Bagbin stated.
He added, “This has been a worrying matter for Parliament for some time now. We are actually insecure here.”
The Speaker disclosed that there have been instances where unauthorized individuals have breached the parliamentary premises, posing a danger to those within the compound.
“We are not safe. Sometimes people can come in and attack us or staff, and anytime there is an attempt to apprehend them, they scale over the wall and escape into the forest,” he lamented, expressing deep concern over the ease with which such security breaches occur.
Bagbin stressed that securing the parliamentary enclave is crucial for the proper functioning of Parliament, as it directly affects lawmakers’ ability to carry out their duties without fear for their safety.
“This is vital for the functioning of Parliament,” he emphasized.
He expressed confidence that the Ninth Parliamentary Service Board would work diligently to resolve the matter.
“I believe the Ninth Board will work assiduously to make this a reality,” he said.
Bagbin also urged the leadership of the House to take immediate action in addressing the security concerns.
“I will call on the leaders of the House to follow up on this matter,” he concluded.
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