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Saving face: Substantial number of ANC MPs wanted to scupper Eskom inquiry

Lindile Mbontsi, Gallo Images, Daily Sun The ANC caucus was divided about Parliamentary inquiry into Eskom, with attempts to scupper to the inquiry, former ANC MP Lukiswa Rantho told the Zondo commission. She said she felt pressurised and threatened, but continued with the inquiry. Initially, the ANC was unwilling to probe allegations of corruption and undue influence. A substantial number of ANC MPs looked to scupper the Parliamentary inquiry into Eskom in 2017 and 2018 due to concerns about the reputation of the party , and the committee chairperson, Lukiswa Rantho, was intimidated, she told the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture on Tuesday.

Substance not form

Graphic Online BY: Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh 30.5k Shares 705 A number of Ghanaians, including the respected Prof. J. Y.A Atsu and Dr Eric Oduro Osae, have optimistically argued that the balanced nature of our Parliament signifies effective and functional democracy ahead, as our elected representatives are more likely to act independently and objectively in deliberations before the House. I am no pessimist and will not want to undermine the hope and enthusiasm that such postulation carry with them. However, I see one flaw running through the argument about the positivism generated by a balanced Parliament. It is the uncanny suggestion that it has always been the influence of the Executive and the desires of the Majority that have triumphed in legislative and deliberative undertakings. The issue of excessive partisanship and failure of individual elected members have been brushed away. More importantly, the appreciation or lack of appreciation demonstrated by MPs have been ignored in

Allow MPs to elect Speaker of Parliament

Allow MPs to elect Speaker of Parliament - Ablakwa The Member of Parliament for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has underscored the need for the ballot to elect a Speaker in the 8th Parliament is done in secrecy. The legislator who would be returning to the House after winning the parliamentary election noted that the standing orders must be respected. He said MP MPs must be allowed to vote freely and according to their conscience. He admonished his other colleagues to begin a vigorous campaign to have the ballot done in secrecy. Read the full post below Article 104 (4) of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Order 9 (1) demands that the election of Speaker shall be done by secret ballot. It is absolutely imperative that this constitutional requirement is strictly complied with to enable MPs of the 8th Parliament vote freely and according to their conscience. We must all begin a spirited campaign to insist that the secret ballot rule is religiously adhered to.

Mr Maxwell Kofi Jumah: A Twinkle, Twinkle Big Star Shining Over GIHOC

Mr. Maxwell Kofi Jumah: A Twinkle, Twinkle Big Star Shining Over GIHOC Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. When the blazing sun is gone, When he nothing shines upon, Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.” One recalls vividly, the lines of the above poem we used to recite or the lyrics of the above song we were singing in primary school days. This poem or song has been credited to an English Novelist, a Poet and Lyricist by name Jane Taylor who walked the earth from September 13, 1783 to April 23, 1824.

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