The Ghanaian Parliament has announced to the general public security measures outlined to ensure safety during its proceedings on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
According to the release, these measures have become necessary due to the ongoing tension regarding which party holds the majority of MPs in Parliament.
It was emphasized that, as part of the safety and security measures for the Rt. Hon. Speaker, MPs, and staff, Honourable Members are respectfully requested to take note of the following:
- ALL MPs, staff, and members of the press will undergo thorough screening before entering the Chamber;
- Bodyguards of MPs will NOT be permitted in the Chamber;
- Vehicles will NOT be allowed to park around the Grand Arena;
- MPs are to be dropped off at designated zones within the precincts of the AICC;
- The Ghana Police Service will provide directions to the designated drop-off zones;
- MPs are required to wear their parliamentary identification tags;
- Access to the Chamber will begin at 0800 hours;
- The public will not be allowed access to the public gallery until further notice.
The letter concluded by respectfully counting on the cooperation of all.
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