Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako has established an eight-member ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of implementing a dedicated pension scheme for former Members of Parliament (MPs).
This decision follows recommendations from both the Minority and Majority Chief Whips during a tribute session in memory of the late MP for Talensi, John Akologu Tia.
The committee has been tasked with delivering its findings and recommendations within two weeks, as announced by Amoako during parliamentary proceedings on Friday.
He expressed confidence in the committee’s ability to address MPs’ welfare concerns effectively.
“Honourable members, I think this is very important for all of us. So a committee has been set up and looking at the members that have been assembled to look into it, I think we can be rest assured that they will come out with something good for us.”
“So, we thank the members and we hope that they work out expeditiously for us.”