MPs should not attend the same hospital with ordinary Ghanaians for security sake – Afenyo Markin

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Alexander Afenyo Marking suggested said on the floor of Parliament that Members of Parliament (MP) should not attend the same hospital with ordinary Ghanaians due to security reasons.

The issue raised by Afenyo Markin arose during the swearing-in of the Parliamentary Service Board, where he suggested that lawmakers and Parliament as a whole needed a specialised healthcare facility to cater to their medical needs.

“Mr. Speaker, there are two (2) things that I look forward to seeing happen in the ninth government. (1) a hospital for parliament. If it does happen in accordance with your vision, it will be a great aspect.

We are in the political class. Our health issues are to be known within certain confines. Because of confidentiality at all people travel abroad at great causes for medical support,” he explained.

However, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga rejected Afenyo Markins’ proposals, citing Ghana’s struggling economy as a reason why such projects would be unjustifiable at this time.

The Effutu constituency law maker, Agbenyo Markins’ suggestion has sparked a tough conversation. The “ordinary Ghanaians” across many comments felt belittled saying that they qeued to buy them the political class they’re claiming today.

Other Ghanaians also shared their view on voting them out of Office if they are given the will today.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh