Members of Ghana’s Parliament will convene at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) for their recall on September 3, 2024, as the renovation of the main chamber of Parliament House continues.
This temporary relocation is in accordance with Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates that the Speaker of Parliament heed the Majority caucus’s request for a recall to address urgent government business.
The ongoing refurbishment aims to enhance the electronic equipment and upgrade the conference system in the chamber, with the project costing €2.26 million.
The renovation works involve a comprehensive overhaul of the chamber’s seating and equipment, including the replacement of outdated cables that have been in place since 2014.
The upgrade will introduce a new biometric system, allowing Members of Parliament (MPs) to electronically register their attendance.
This modernization is expected to improve the efficiency and security of parliamentary procedures.
The Speaker, in a statement, emphasized the necessity of these upgrades, stating that they are essential for maintaining the functionality and integrity of the legislative process.
One of the key features of the new system is its capacity for electronic voting using biometric verification, a first within the West African sub-region.
This advancement is anticipated to streamline the voting process and reduce the likelihood of errors or fraudulent activities.
The renovation, once completed, will position Ghana’s Parliament as a leader in legislative technology, enhancing transparency and accountability in the House’s proceedings.
Until the renovation is finished, the AICC will serve as the temporary venue for parliamentary sessions.
