The forum is to enable major stakeholders and the general public to make presentations on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill amends article 112(4) of the Constitution to make provisions for Parliamentary elections to be held well ahead of the expiration of the tenure of Parliament to ensure an effective and smooth transition.
Thus, to ensure that Parliamentary elections are held earlier than the 7th day of December, the Bill seeks to amend article 112(4) of the Constitution to provide for Parliamentary elections to be held on the first Monday of November in every election year.
In furtherance of this endeavor, the Parliament seeks to engage the public to solicit their views on the bill which is currently before the House. The forum will be held at Committee Rooms 1&2 of the new Parliamentary Office Complex.
Vice chairman of the committee and also member of parliament for North Dayi Constituency Hon George Loh explained to Newsghana.com.gh that ammending the constitution of the country is important to every individual and therefore all must be allowed to participate. He added that although it a public hearing, they are starting with stakeholders to tap into the ideas they will be laying on the table.
“Allowing the public to participate in this will give the committee more ideas and know the expectations of the people. This will even speed up our work at the committee level as we will have a fair idea of what the general public is expecting from us.” He stated.
The forum will be held at the new Administration block in Parliament.
Source: Theresa adezewa aryeetey /NewsGhana.com.gh
