The Director of Public Affairs Department of Parliament, Kate Addo has debunked claims that the Speaker, Alban Bagbin has made a request for Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000USD)for a routine check up.
According to Ms. Addo, the purported publication claimed the Speaker, Alban Bagbin made the request a week after his trip from Dubai.
In a sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, it said "We would like to state categorically that the Rt. Hon. Speaker has not at any point in time made direct cash requests from Parliament. The conditions of serviof public employees including political office holders, cover medical care, both local and foreign. The specific details of each category of public employees is covered by law"
She added that in the case Parliamentarians and Speaker, the Presidential Commission on Emoluments details out the main areas of coverage.
Ms. Addo stressed that it covers sitting and former Speakers adding that the current Speaker has no authority and has not attempt in anyway
Below is a copy of the release:
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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