Some concerned youth of Tema West constituency has called for the removal of Member of Parliament, Carlos Ahenkorah as the constituency's representative.
This decision comes after 'gross misconduct' by the Tema West MP during the election of the Speaker for the 8th Parliament.
In this view, some constituents have opened a petition book at various locations in the constituency on Monday to garner signatures.
The petition book will be accessible to all from Monday, January 11, 2021, to Wednesday, January 13.
During live coverage of the inauguration of the 8th Parliament covered by JoyNews, Carlos Ahenkorah was caught snatching ballot papers as he sped off to the nearest exit.
Inauguration of 8th parliament: The moment when Carlos Ahenkorah snatched the ballot papers. #7thTo8thParliament pic.twitter.com/wwf6NVZIsN
— Joy 99.7 FM (@Joy997FM) January 7, 2021
Meanwhile, the group indicated that it would in the coming days, submit a petition to Parliament for the removal of Carlos Ahenkorah as a legislator.
Some Ghanaians have expressed disappointment and worry over the conduct exhibited by Members of Parliament on January 7.
Many citizens and institutions have also called for several sanctions to be meted out to the legislators for failure to behave in accordance to the law.
Latest Stories
-
We may all resort to vote buying if electorates prioritise such over development – Asiedu Nketiah
39 mins -
NDF engages mineral extraction communities in advocacy and litigation resolution
43 mins -
Adabraka community in A/R unites to combat electoral violence
50 mins -
Forestry Commission cracks down on endangered bush meat trade
51 mins -
Global GDP could plunge by 24% by 2,100 without urgent climate action
52 mins -
High Court dismisses lecturer’s bid to block Deputy IGP’s appointment
1 hour -
MTN records 35.5% growth in profit to GH¢3.76bn in quarter 3, 2024
1 hour -
Deloitte to hold training on navigating customs and excise duty Obligations
1 hour -
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia should have prioritised National Peace Campaign launch – Mahama
1 hour -
AGI works to clamp down on substandard foreign mattresses penetrating Ghanaian markets
1 hour -
Immigration Service intercepts 54 gallons of fuel
2 hours -
Ace Medical Insurance makes its mark at Ghana Club 100 Awards
2 hours -
Dafeamekpor takes Speaker to High Court to affirm vacant seats ruling
2 hours -
Government is not funding GMX music streaming platform – Director of Marketing
2 hours -
Energy sector not advancing enough – ACEP
2 hours