For the first time in the fourth republic, a person other than the Speaker or his deputies is presiding over the House.
Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Kwabena Nsiah announced the unavoidable absence of both the Speaker and his deputies on Friday, February 16.
Majority Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh rose and recommended Sunyani West MP, Kwesi Ameyaw Cheremeh to fill in, per the standing orders.
He was seconded by Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza.
"I second the motion and his proposal for the honorable chairman to take a seat," he said.
This was put before the house for a voice vote which returned approved.
The Sunyani East MP was ushered into the seat and subsequently opened the sitting with a prayer.
The legislators have started discussing the business for the week.
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