Independent presidential candidate, Kofi Koranteng, has rubbished the need for 275 parliamentarians in the country.
The presidential hopeful of the New Vision Movement advocated for a national development plan to be enshrined in the constitution that would specifically address the needs of constituents without relying on parliamentarians.
Speaking on Accra-based GHOne TV on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, he stated that the reliance on 275 parliamentarians representing every constituency places pressure on the country's finances, making them a liability rather than an asset. "The expense and liability of having 80 ministers and 275 parliamentarians is ridiculous.
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