IN THE FIRST SESSION OF THE SEVENTH PARLIAMENT OF THE FOURTH REPUBLIC OF GHANA
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-NINTH SITTING OF THE SECONDMEETING OF PARLIAMENT
FRIDAY, 14THJULY, 2017
1. The House met at twenty minutes after twelve noon. Prayers were read. The Rt. Hon. Speaker took the Chair.
2. The following Hon. Members were present:
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1.
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Abass, Ridwan Dauda
(SissalaEast)
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2.
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Abban, Alexander Kodwo Kom
(Gomoa West)
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3.
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Abdul-Aziz, Mohammed
(Mion)
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4.
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Ablakwa, Samuel Okudzeto
(NorthTongu)
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5.
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Aboagye, Daniel Okyem
(Bantama)
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6.
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Aboagye, Kwadwo Nyanpon
(Biakoye)
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7.
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Aboagye-Gyedu, Kingsley
(Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai)
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8.
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Acheampong, Bryan
(Abetifi)
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9.
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Acheampong, Kwame Seth
(Mpraeso)
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10.
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Acheampong, Richard
(BiaEast)
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11.
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Ackah, Peter Yaw Kwakye
(AmenfiCentral)
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12.
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Ackah, Stephen M. E. K.
(Suaman)
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13.
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Ackuaku, Sophia Karen
(Domeabra/Obom)
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14.
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Adam, Mutawakilu
(Damongo)
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15.
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Adamah, Patrick Al-Hassan
(SissalaWest)
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16.
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Adjei, Felicia
(KintampoSouth)
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17.
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Adjei, Kwasi Boateng
(NewJuabenNorth)
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18.
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Adomako-Mensah, Alex
(SekyereAframPlains)
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19.
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Adongo, Isaac
(BolgatangaCentral)
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20.
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Adu, Johnson Kwaku
(AhafoAnoSouthWest)
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21.
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Adu-Gyamfi, Mercy
(Akwatia)
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22.
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Adutwum, Yaw Osei (Dr)
(Bosomtwe)
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23.
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Afful, Yaw
(JamanSouth)
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24.
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Afotey-Agbo, Joseph Nii Laryea
(Kpone-Katamanso)
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25.
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Afriye, Nana Ayew (Dr.)
(Effiduase/Asokore)
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26.
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Afriyie, Nana Akua Owusu
(AblekumaNorth)
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27.
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Agyarko, Emmanuel Kyeremanteng
(AyawasoWestWuogon)
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28.
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Agyekum, Alex Kofi
(Mpohor)
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29.
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Agyeman-Manu, Kwaku
(DormaaCentral)
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30.
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Ahiafor, Bernard
(Akatsi South)
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31.
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Aidoo, William Owuraku
(AfigyaKwabreSouth)
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32.
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Akandoh, Kwabena Mintah
(Juaboso)
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33.
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Akyea, Samuel Atta
(AbuakwaSouth)
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34.
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Alalzuuga, Albert Akuka
(Garu)
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35.
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Alhassan, Bashir Fuseini (Alhaji)
(Sagnarigu)
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36.
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Alhassan, Mumuni
(SalagaNorth)
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37.
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Alhassan, Sualihu Dandaawa
(Karaga)
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38.
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Amankwah, Collins Owusu
(ManhyiaNorth)
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39.
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Amenga-Etego, Rudolf Nsorwinne
(Chiana/Paga)
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40.
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Ameyaw-Cheremeh, Kwasi
(SunyaniEast)
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41.
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Amoah, Osei Bonsu
(AkwapimSouth)
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42.
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Amoah, Robert Kwasi
(Achiase)
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43.
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Amoako-Attah, Kwasi
(AtiwaWest)
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44.
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Amoakoh, Nana
(UpperDenkyiraEast)
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45.
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Amoakohene, Kofi
(Atebubu/Amantin)
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46.
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Ampem, Thomas Nyarko
(Asuogyaman)
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47.
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Ampofo, Twumasi Kwame
(SeneWest)
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48.
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Andah, George Nenyi Kojo
(Awutu-SenyaWest)
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49.
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Anhwere, Emmanuel Agyei
(Atwima-NwabiagyaSouth)
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50.
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Anim, Moses
(Trobu)
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51.
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Antwi, Eugene Boakye
(Subin)
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52.
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Apaak, Clement A.
(BuilsaSouth)
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53.
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Appiagyei, Patricia (Ms)
(Asokwa)
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54.
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Appiah-Kubi, Andy Kwame
(AsanteAkimNorth)
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55.
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Appiah-Pinkrah, Kwabena
(Akrofuom)
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56.
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Arthur, Ahmed
(OkaikweiSouth)
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57.
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Asafu-Adjei, Kwame
(Nsuta-KwamangBeposo)
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58.
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Asamoa, Yaw Buaben
(Adentan)
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59.
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Asemanyi, Kojo
(GomoaEast)
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60.
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Asiamah-Adjei, Nana Dokua
(AkwapimNorth)
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61.
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Asiamah, Andrew Amoako
(Fomena)
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62.
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Asiamah, Isaac Kwame
(Atwima-Mponua)
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63.
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Assibey-Yeboah, Mark (Dr)
(NewJuabenSouth)
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64.
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Atta-Mills, Samuel
(Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abrem)
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65.
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Avedzi, James Klutse
(KetuNorth)
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66.
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Awuah, Ignatius Baffour
(SunyaniWest)
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67.
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Ayamba, Laadi Ayii (Ms)
(Pusiga)
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68.
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Ayariga, Mahama
(BawkuCentral)
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69.
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Ayine, Dominic Akuritinga (Dr)
(BolgatangaEast)
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70.
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Ayisi, Barbara Asher
(CapeCoastNorth)
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71.
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Baba, Benson Tongo
(Talensi)
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72.
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Bambangi, Sagre (Dr.)
(Walewale)
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73.
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Basoah, Philip
(Kumawu)
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74.
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Bawa, Edward Abambire
(Bongo)
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75.
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Bedzrah, Emmanuel Kwasi
(HoWest)
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76.
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Boakye-Yiadom, Patrick (Dr.)
(Obuasi East)
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77.
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Boateng, Ama Pomaa (Ms)
(Juaben)
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78.
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Bobie, Evans Opoku
(AsunafoNorth)
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79.
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Bogyako-Saime, Patrick
(AmenfiEast)
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80.
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Boniface, Abu-Bakar Saddique
(Madina)
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81.
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Botchwey, Shirley Ayorkor (Ms)
(Anyaa/Sowutuom)
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82.
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Braimah, Muhammad Bawah
(Ejura-Sekyedumase)
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83.
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Braimah, Salifu Adam
(SalagaSouth)
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84.
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Brako, Kofi
(TemaCentral)
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85.
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Chireh, Joseph Yieleh
(WaWest)
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86.
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Chiwitey, Andrew Dari
(Sawla/Tuna/Kalba)
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87.
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Codjoe, Francis Kingsley Ato
(Ekumfi)
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88.
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Cudjoe Ghansah, Comfort Doyoe (Mrs)
(Ada)
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89.
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Cudjoe, Joseph
(Effia)
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90.
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Dafeamekpor, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami
(SouthDayi)
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91.
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Dakura, Francis Bawaana (Dr.)
(Jirapa)
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92.
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Darfour, Eric Kwakye
(Nkawkaw)
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93.
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Darko, Ohene Assifo
(UpperWestAkim)
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94.
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Dauda, Collins (Alhaji)
(AsutifiSouth)
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95.
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Dei, Joyce Adwoa Akoh
(Bosome-Freho)
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96.
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Dery, Ambrose
(Nandom)
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97.
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Dery, Edward Kaale-Ewola
(Lambussie/Karni)
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98.
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Djornobuah, Alex Tetteh
(SefwiAkontombra)
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99.
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Donkoh, Elvis Morris
(Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese)
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100.
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Donkor, Kwabena (Dr.)
(PruEast)
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101.
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Duker, George Mireku
(Tarkwa-Nsuaem)
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102.
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Effah, Anthony
(Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa)
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103.
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Etu-Bonde, Kwasi
(KintampoNorth)
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104.
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Eyiah, Naana
(GomoaCentral)
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105.
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Forson, Cassiel Ato Baah
(Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam)
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106.
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George, Samuel Nartey
(Ningo-Prampram)
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107.
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Gunu, Muhammed Abdul-Samed
(Savelugu)
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108.
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Gyamfi, Emmanuel Akwasi
(Odotobri)
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109.
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Gyan-Baffour, George Yaw (Prof)
(Wenchi)
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110.
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Gyarko, Martin Oti
(TechimanNorth)
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111.
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Gyato, Michael Yaw
(KrachiEast)
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112.
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Halidu, Ali Maiga
(DormaaWest)
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113.
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Hammond, Kobina Tahir
(AdansiAsokwa)
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114.
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Hayford, Ekow
(Mfantseman)
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115.
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Heloo, Bernice Adiku (Mrs) (Dr)
(Hohoe)
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116.
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Hottordze, Alexander Roosevelt
(CentralTongu)
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117.
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Humado, Clement Kofi
(Anlo)
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118.
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Ibrahim, Abdul-Rauf Tanko
(Yagaba/Kubori)
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119.
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Iddi, Ziblim
(Gushegu)
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120.
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Issah, Fuseini
(OkaikweiNorth)
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121.
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Jabanyite, Samuel Abdulai
(Chereponi)
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122.
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Jajah, Yussif Issaka
(AyawasoNorth)
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123.
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Jinapor, John Abdulai
(Yapei/Kusawgu)
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124.
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Kankam, Kennedy Kwasi
(Nhyiaeso)
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125.
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Karbo, A. N-Yoh Puowele Abayifaa
(Lawra)
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126.
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Kini, Geoffrey
(NkwantaSouth)
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127.
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Konadu-Yiadom, Charles
(NkoranzaSouth)
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128.
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Koomson, Mavis Hawa (Mrs)
(Awutu-SenyaEast)
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129.
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Kpodo, Benjamin Komla
(HoCentral)
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130.
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Kuganab-Lem, Robert Baba (Dr.)
(Binduri)
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131.
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Kum, Ebenezer Kojo
(AhantaWest)
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132.
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Kwetey, Fifi Fiavi Franklin
(KetuSouth)
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133.
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Kyei Baffour, Eyiah
(LowerWestAkim)
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134.
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Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Osei
(Suame)
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135.
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Mahama, Alima
(Nalerigu/Gambaga)
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136.
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Mahama, Shaibu
(Daboya/Mankarigu)
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137.
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Majisi, John
(KrachiNchumuru)
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138.
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Manu-Adabor, Francis
(AhafoAnoSouthEast)
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139.
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Marfo, Emmanuel (Dr.)
(Oforikrom)
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140.
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Marfo, Nana Amaniampong
(AfigyaKwabreNorth)
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141.
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Mensah, Abena Durowaa
(AssinNorth)
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142.
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Mensah, Betty Nana Efua Krosbi
(AframPlainsNorth)
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143.
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Mensah, Isaac Adjei
(WassaEast)
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144.
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Mensah, Joseph
(Kwesimintsim)
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145.
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Mercer, Andrew Kofi Egyapa
(Sekondi)
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146.
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Mohammad, Habibu Tijani (Alhaji)
(Yendi)
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147.
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Mohammed, Masawud (Alhaji)
(PruWest)
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148.
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Morrison, Cynthia Mamle (Mrs)
(AgonaWest)
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149.
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Mubarak, Ras
(Kumbungu)
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150.
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Muniru, Abdul Aziz
(Akan)
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151.
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Muntaka, Mohammed-Mubarak (Alhaji)
(Asawase)
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152.
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Naabu, Joseph Bipoba
(Yunyoo)
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153.
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Napare, Dominic
(SeneEast)
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154.
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Nawaane, Mark Kurt (Dr)
(Nabdam)
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155.
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Norgbey, Ernest Henry
(Ashaiman)
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156.
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Nortsu-Kotoe, Peter
(AkatsiNorth)
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157.
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Nsowah-Djan, Samuel
(UpperDenkyiraWest)
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158.
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Ntim, Augustine Collins
(OffinsoNorth)
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159.
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Ntow, Mathias Kwame
(Aowin)
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160.
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Nuamah, Samiu Kwadwo (Dr)
(Kwadaso)
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161.
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Ocloo, Linda Obenewaa Akweley
(Shai-Osudoku)
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162.
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Odoom, Abraham Dwuma
(TwifoAttiMorkwa)
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163.
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Odotei, Vincent Sowah
(DadeKotopon)
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164.
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Oduro, Derek (Maj. [Rtd])
(NkoranzaNorth)
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165.
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Oduro, George Boahen
(NewEdubiase)
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166.
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Ohemeng-Tinyase, Kwabena
(Kade)
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167.
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Okyere-Agyekum, Kofi
(FanteakwaSouth)
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168.
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Opoku, Eric
(AsunafoSouth)
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169.
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Oppong-Nkrumah, Kojo
(Ofoase/Ayirebi)
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170.
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Osei, Gabriel
(Tain)
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171.
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Osei, John Frimpong
(Abirem)
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172.
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Osei, Kennedy Nyarko
(AkimSwedru)
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173.
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Osei-Asare, Abena (Mrs)
(AtiwaEast)
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174.
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Osei-Owusu, Joseph
(Bekwai)
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175.
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Oteng-Gyasi, Barbara
(Prestea/Huni-Valley)
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176.
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Oti, John Kwabena Bless
(NkwantaNorth)
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177.
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Otuteye, Christian Corletey
(Sege)
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178.
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Owusu-Aduomi, Kwabena
(Ejisu)
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179.
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Owusu-Bio, Benito
(Atwima-NwabiagyaNorth)
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180.
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Panford, Ato
(Shama)
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181.
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Pelpuo, Abdul-Rashid Hassan (Dr)
(WaCentral)
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182.
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Prempeh, Freda Akosua O. (Ms)
(TanoNorth)
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183.
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Quaittoo, William Agyapong
(AkimOda)
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184.
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Quarm, Joseph Albert
(Manso-Nkwanta)
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185.
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Quartey, Henry
(AyawasoCentral)
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186.
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Quashigah, Richard Mawuli Kwaku
(Keta)
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187.
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Ricketts-Hagan, George Kweku
(CapeCoastSouth)
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188.
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Saad, Habib
(Bortianor-NgleshieAmanfro)
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189.
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Safo, Sarah Adwoa (Ms)
(Dome/Kwabenya)
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190.
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Sandaare, Sebastian Ngmenenso (Dr)
(Daffiama/Bussie/Issa)
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191.
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Sanid, Suleman Adamu
(AhafoAnoNorth)
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192.
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Sarpong, Kwaku Ampratwum
(Mampong)
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193.
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Sawyerr, Queenstar Pokua (Mrs)
(AgonaEast)
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194.
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Sekyere, Benjamin Yeboah
(TanoSouth)
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195.
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Sowah, Della (Mrs)
(Kpando)
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196.
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Suhuyini, Wahab Wumbei (Alhaji)
(Tolon)
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197.
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Sulemana, Yusif
(Bole/Bamboi)
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198.
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Tampi, Simon Acheampong
(Tatale/Sanguli)
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199.
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Tawiah, Augustine
(BiaWest)
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200.
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Terlabi, Ebenezer Okletey
(LowerManyaKrobo)
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201.
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Tetteh, Joycelyn
(NorthDayi)
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202.
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Titus-Glover, Daniel Nii Kwartei
(TemaEast)
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203.
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Tuferu, Mohammed Hardi
(Nanton)
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204.
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Umar, Alhassan
(Zabzugu)
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205.
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Vanderpuije, Alfred Okoe
(AblekumaSouth)
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206.
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Woyome, Kobena Mensah
(SouthTongu)
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207.
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Yiadom-Boachie, Henry Yeboah
(TechimanSouth)
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3. The following Hon. Members were absent with permission:
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1.
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Agyenim-Boateng, Kwaku
(BerekumWest)
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2.
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Alorwu-Tay, Angela Oforiwa
(AfadzatoSouth)
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3.
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Anyimadu-Antwi, Kwame
(AsanteAkimCentral)
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4.
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Appiah-Kubi, Kojo (Dr)
(AtwimaKwanwoma)
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5.
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Bagbin, Alban Sumana Kingsford
(Nadowli/Kaleo)
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6.
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Bayon, Godfrey Tangu
(WaEast)
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7.
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Buah, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi
(Ellembele)
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8.
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Iddrisu, Haruna
(TamaleSouth)
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4. The following Hon. Members were absent:
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1.
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Aboagye, George Kwame
(Asene/Akroso/Manso)
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2.
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Adda, Joseph Kofi
(NavrongoCentral)
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3.
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Addo, Yaw Frimpong
(Manso-Adubia)
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4.
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Adongo, Frank Fuseini
(Zebilla)
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5.
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Afeku, Catherine Abelema
(EvalueAjomoroGwira)
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6.
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Afenyo-Markin, Alexander Kwamena
(Effutu)
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7.
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Afful, Eric
(AmenfiWest)
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8.
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Afriyie, Kwaku (Dr.)
(Sefwi-Wiawso)
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9.
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Agalga, James
(BuilsaNorth)
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10.
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Agbeve, Charles
(Agotime-Ziope)
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11.
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Agbodza, Kwame Governs
(Adaklu)
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12.
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Agyapong, Ken Ohene
(AssinCentral)
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13.
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Agyeman-Rawlings, Zanetor (Dr)
(KlotteyKorle)
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14.
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Ahenkorah, Kingsley Carlos
(TemaWest)
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15.
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Ahi, Sampson
(Bodi)
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16.
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Amoatey, Magnus Kofi
(YiloKrobo)
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17.
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Annoh-Dompreh, Frank
(Nsawam-Adoagyiri)
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18.
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Asante-Boateng, Kwaku
(AsanteAkimSouth)
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19.
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Ashiamah, Daniel Kwesi
(Buem)
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20.
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Asiamah, Kwabena Amankwa
(FanteakwaNorth)
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21.
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Ayeh-Paye, Samuel
(Ayensuano)
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22.
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Banda, Ben Abdallah
(OffinsoSouth)
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23.
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Bintin, Charles Binipom
(Saboba)
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24.
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Boamah, Patrick Yaw
(OkaikweiCentral)
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25.
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Boar, Solomon Namliit
(Bunkpurugu)
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26.
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Botwe, Daniel
(Okere)
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27.
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Boye, Bernard Okoe (Dr.)
(Ledzokuku)
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28.
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Dahah, Joseph Benhazin
(AsutifiNorth)
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29.
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Darko-Mensah, Kwabena Okyere
(Takoradi)
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30.
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Essien, Paul
(Jomoro)
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31.
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Fordjour, John Ntim (Rev.)
(AssinSouth)
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32.
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Fuseini, Inusah Abdulai B. (Alhaji)
(TamaleCentral)
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33.
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Ghartey, Joe
(Esikadu/Ketan)
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34.
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Ibrahim, Ahmed
(Banda)
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35.
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Kpemka, Joseph Dindiok
(Tempane)
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36.
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Kwarteng, Kwaku Agyeman
(ObuasiWest)
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37.
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Laryea, Emmanuel Nii Okai
(Amasaman)
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38.
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Mahama, Naser Toure
(AyawasoEast)
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39.
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Mensah, Francisca Oteng
(KwabreEast)
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40.
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Mensah, Tina Gifty Naa Ayeley
(WeijaGbawe)
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41.
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Nartey, Ebenezer Nii Narh
(AblekumaCentral)
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42.
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Nitiwul, Dominic Bingab Aduna
(Bimbilla)
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43.
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Nkansah-Boadu, Mavis
(Afigya-SekyereEast)
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44.
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Ntoso, Helen Adjoa
(KrachiWest)
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45.
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Nyindam, Matthew
(Kpandai)
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46.
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Ogajah, Thomas Donkor
(Wulensi)
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47.
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Opare-Ansah, Frederick
(Suhum)
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48.
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Osei, Anthony Akoto (Dr)
(OldTafo)
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49.
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Osei-Owusu, Eric
(AframPlainsSouth)
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50.
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Owusu-Ekuful, Ursula G. (Mrs)
(AblekumaWest)
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51.
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Prempeh, Matthew Opoku (Dr)
(ManhyiaSouth)
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52.
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Quaye, Elizabeth Afoley
(Krowor)
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53.
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Sabi, William Kwasi
(DormaaEast)
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54.
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Sayibu, Suhuyini Alhassan
(TamaleNorth)
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55.
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Siaka, Stevens
(JamanNorth)
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56.
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Tetteh, Joseph
(UpperManyaKrobo)
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57.
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Twum-Ampofo, Gifty
(AbuakwaNorth)
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58.
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Twum-Nuamah, Kwabena (Dr)
(BerekumEast)
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59.
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Vanderpuye, Edwin Nii Lantey
(Odododiodioo)
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60.
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Wireko-Brobby, Bright
(HemangLowerDenkyira)
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5. The Votes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth Sitting held on Thursday, 13th July, 2017 were adopted as the true record of proceedings.
6. The Official Report of the Twenty-Sixth Sitting held on Tuesday, 11th July, 2017 as corrected was also adopted as the true record of proceedings.
7. The Hon. Majority Leader and Chairman of the Business Committee, Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu in accordance with Standing Order 56(1), made a statement on the business arranged for the Eighth Week ending Friday, 21st July, 2017.
The Rt. Hon. Speaker withdrew from the Chair
at 1:30 pm.
The Hon. First Deputy Speaker took the Chair.
8. The Hon. Member for Chereponi, Mr. Samuel Abdulai Jabanyite made a statement on the poor reading habits and other learning abilities of pupils in public schools in the country and called on Government and other stakeholders to institute measures to address the challenge.
9. The Hon. Member for Nanton. Mr. Mohammed Hardi Tuferu made a statement on the housing deficit in the country and urged Government to take steps to address the problem.
10. MOTION
That this House do now adjourn.
(Moved by the Hon. Majority Leader, Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and seconded by the Hon. Member for Wa West, Mr. Joseph Yieleh Chireh)
Question put and agreed to
11. ADJOURNMENT
And at five minutes before three o’clock in the afternoon the House was adjourned till Tuesday next at twelve noon.
EMMANUEL ANYIMADU PROF. MICHAEL AARON OQUAYE
Clerk Speaker
S U P P L E M E N T
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Opening
The Committee met on Wednesday, 5th July, 2017 at 2:00 pm and considered the 2016 Annual Petroleum Funds.
The Hon. Chairman, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah presided.
2. Attendance
The following Hon. Members were present:
i. Ms. Sarah Adwoa Safo
ii. Mr. Frederick Opare-Ansah
iii. Mr. Ignatius Baffour Awuah
iv. Mr. Matthew Nyindam
v. Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei
vi. Dr. Kwabena Twum-Nuamah
vii. Mr. Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah
viii. Mr. Fuseini Issah
ix. Mr. Anthony Effah
x. Mr. Alex Adomako-Mensah
xi. Mr. Isaac Adongo
xii. Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor
xiii. Mr. Benjamin Komla Kpodo
xiv. Mr. Issaka Yussif Jajah
xv. Mr. Richard Acheampong
xvi. Mr. Fifi Fiavi Franklin Kwetey
3. InAttendance
i. Mrs. Abena Osei-Asare Hon. MP & Deputy Minister
for Finance
ii. Mrs. Della Sowah Hon. MP
iii. Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye Hon. MP
iv. Mr. Collins O. Amankwah “
v. Mr. Patrick Nomo Chief Director, Ministry of
Finance
vi. Dr. Johnson Asiawa Deputy Governor, Bank of
Ghana
vii. Ms. Evelyn Kwatia Bank of Ghana
viii. Nana Aba Ashun “
ix. Mr. Richard Assan “
x. Mr. Samuel Anin “
xi. Mr. George Addy-Morton “
xii. Mr. Joseph Kwadwo Asenso Ministry of Finance
xiii. Mr. James Demitris “
xiv. Mr. Samuel S. Aholu “
xv. Mr. F. Kwateng-Amaning “
xvi. Mr. E. Owusu-Mensah “
xvii. Mr. Thomas Avornyoh “
xviii. Mr. Samuel Sackey Ghana Revenue Authority
xix. Mr. Ammishadai Ashitey “
xx. Ms. Harriet Fabyan “
xxi. Mr. Dela Klubi “
xxii. Dr. K. K. Sarpong Chief Executive Officer,
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
xxiii. Mr. James Yamoah Ghana National Petroleum
Corporation
xxiv. Mr. Sam Addo-Nortey “
xxv. Mr. Kobina Ampofo “
xxvi. Ms. Comfort Aniasey “
xxvii. Mr. Albert Akowuah “
xxviii. Mr. Ben Asante Ghana National Gas
Company
xxix. Mr. Emmanuel Essel “
xxx. Mr. George Mensah Ministry of Energy
xxxi. Mr. Ntiwaa Kwakye “
xxxii. Mr. Kwame Jantuah Chairman, Public Interest &
Accountability Committee
xxxiii. Mr. Mark Agyemang Public Iinterest &
Accountability Committee
xxxiv. Mr. Steve Manteaw “
xxxv. Ms. Evelyn Brefo-Boateng Clerk to the Committee
xxxvi. Mr. Louis Yiadom Boakye Assistant Clerk
xxxvii. Mr. S. Aduamoah-Addo “
xxxviii.Mrs. Patricia O.Ansah Parliamentary Service
xxxix. Ms. Elizabeth Bentil “
xl. Nana Yaw Abban Oduro “
xli. Ms. Lilian Ama Haizel “
xlii. Nana Yaw Okyere Addo “
4. Closing
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 pm.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Opening
The Committee met on Thursday, 6th July, 2017 at 10:00 am and considered the implementation of the 3% Vat Flat Rate Scheme.
The Hon. Chairman, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah presided.
2. Attendance
The following Hon. Members were present:
i. Mr. Kwabena Amankwah Asiamah
ii. Ms. Sarah Adwoa Safo
iii. Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
iv. Mr. Frederick Opare-Ansah
v. Mr. Matthew Nyindam
vi. Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei
vii. Dr. Kwabena Twum-Nuamah
viii. Mr. Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah
ix. Mr. Fuseini Issah
x. Mr. Anthony Effah
xi. Mr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson
xii. Mr. Alex Adomako-Mensah
xiii. Mr. Isaac Adongo
xiv. Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor
xv. Alhaji Masawud Mohammed
xvi. Mr. Benjamin Komla Kpodo
xvii. Mr. Issaka Yussif Jajah
xviii. Mr. Richard Acheampong
xix. Mr. Fifi Fiavi Franklin Kwetey
3. InAttendance
i. Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta Hon. Minister for Finance
ii. Mr. Kweku A. Kwarteng Hon. MP & Deputy Minister
for Finance
iii. Mr. Collins O. Amankwah Hon. MP
iv. Mrs. Dela Sowah “
v. Mr. Patrick Nomo Ministry of Finance
vi. Mr. Anthony Dzadzra “
vii. Mr. Thomas Avornyoh “
viii. Mr. Kofi Nti Commissioner-General,
Ghana Revenue Authority
ix. Mr. Kwasi Gyimah Asante Ghana Revenue Authority
x. Barima Ofori Ameyaw I Ghana Union of Traders Association
xi. Mr. Joseph Paddy “
xii. Mr. Joseph Obeng “
xiii. Mr. Clement Boateng “
xiv. Mr. Richard Amamoo “
xv. Nana Kwabena Peprah “
xvi. Mr. Simon T. Aseni “
xvii. Mr. Kwame Gyasi “
xviii. Mr. Benjamin Yeboah “
xix. Mr. J. Asare Adjei President, Association of
Ghana Industries
xx. Mr. John Defor Association of Ghana
Industries
xxi. Mr. Imad Wolley “
xxii. Mr. Fegheli Joen Coul “
xxiii. Mr. Samuel Ato Aggrey “
xxiv. Mrs. Adjoba Kyiamah “
xxv. Mr. Gabriel Opoku Asare “
xxvi. Mr. M. A. Odaymat “
xxvii. Mr. Amos Kuuku “
xxviii. Mr. Auienia Longdon “
xxix. Mr. Pankaj Goyac “
xxx. Mr. N. V. V. C. Rao “
xxxi. Mr. Zaid Ruston “
xxxii. Mr. Mohammed Musah “
xxxiii. Mr. Kojo Annobil “
xxxiv. Ms. Anita A. Boateng “
xxxv. Ms. Laura Torgbenoo “
xxxvi. Mr. Samson Asaki “
xxxvii. Mr. W. K. Darkwah “
xxxviii.Ms. Evelyn Brefo-Boateng Clerk to the Committee
xxxix. Mr. Louis Yiadom Boakye Assistant Clerk
xl. Mr. Samuel Aduamoah-Addo “
xli. Mrs. Patricia Owusu-Ansah Parliamentary Service
xlii. Ms. Elizabeth Bentil “
xliii. Nana Yaw Abban Oduro “
xliv. Ms. Lilian Ama Haizel “
xlv. Nana Yaw Okyere Addo “
4. Closing
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Opening
The Committee met on Wednesday, 12th July, 2017 at 12:00 noon and held discussions on the Capping of Retained Internally Generated Funds of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Weaning of selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies from the Government of Ghana Subvention.
The Hon. Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko presided.
2. Attendance
The following Hon. Members were present:
i. Mr. Kennedy Kwasi Kankam
ii. Mr. Mohammed Hardi Tuferu
iii. Mr. Gabriel Osei
iv. Mr. Joseph Albert Quarm
v. Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi
vi. Dr. Bernice Adiku Heloo
vii. Mr. Mahama Ayariga
viii. Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane
ix. Mr. Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea
3. In Attendance
i. Mrs. Gifty Jiagge-Gobah AssistantClerk
ii. Ms. Gifty Ofori Parliamentary Service
iii. Ms. Hagar Arhin “
4. Closing
The meeting was adjourned at 12:45pm.
ABU-BAKAR SADDIQUE BONIFACE 
Business Statement for the 8th Week (18th - 21st July, 2017)
