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Bagbin apologises to Ghanaians over controversial L.I on MPs siren use

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has apologised to Ghanaians over the government’s attempt to amend the Road Traffic Regulations. The proposed changes would have permitted Members of Parliament (MPs) and state officials to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The proposed amendment ignited a public outcry, leading Bagbin to initially disclaim any […]

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LI granting siren use rights to MPs, Ministers withdrawn

The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, withdrew the LI on behalf of the Transport Minister, citing public and stakeholder concerns. He added that “the withdrawal became necessary based on

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Withdraw Bill on sirens, speed limit exemptions for ministers, MPs – BPS

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The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is demanding that the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, immediately withdraw the Bill on speed limit exemptions for Members of Parliament and Ministers. BPS has expressed concern over the amendments made to the Road Regulations Act LI 2180, which was subsequently laid before Parliament. In a statement dated

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