Former MP to appear before Parliament

The Speaker, Mr Peter Ala Adjetey on Monday referred to the Privileges Committee of Parliament for investigation and action on the allegation that Members of Parliament (MPs), who are members of tender boards take bribe from lobbyists before approving their tenders.

This was when Nii Adu Darku Mante, NPP-Klottey Korle, drew the attention of the House to a front-page newspaper publication of Monday that quoted Madam Rosemary Stella Ankomah, former Member of Parliament for Wassa-Mpohor as saying that MPs committed the offence.

The Speaker after listening to contributions from members directed that the case be referred to the Committee because it infringed on the integrity of Parliament. He said a prima facie case has been established and that the onus of proof laid on Madam Ankomah.

The Committee should submit its report by the end of April to enable the House to take a decision on the issue. The Privileges Committee has the powers of a High Court.