IN THE FIRSTSESSION OF THE SEVENTHPARLIAMENTOF THE FOURTH REPUBLIC OF GHANA
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF THE THIRTY-FIFTH SITTING OF THE SECOND MEETING OF PARLIAMENT
WEDNESDAY, 26TH JULY, 2017
1. The House metat a quarter before one o’clock in the afternoon. Prayers were read. TheRt. Hon.Speaker took the Chair.
2. The following Hon. Members were present:
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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, Kwame Seth
(Mpraeso)
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9.
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Ackah, Peter Yaw Kwakye
(AmenfiCentral)
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10.
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Ackah, Stephen M. E. K.
(Suaman)
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11.
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Ackuaku, Sophia Karen
(Domeabra/Obom)
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12.
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Adam, Mutawakilu
(Damongo)
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13.
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Adamah, Patrick Al-Hassan
(SissalaWest)
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14.
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Adjei, Felicia
(KintampoSouth)
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15.
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Adomako-Mensah, Alex
(SekyereAframPlains)
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16.
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Adongo, Isaac
(BolgatangaCentral)
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17.
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Adu, Johnson Kwaku
(AhafoAnoSouthWest)
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18.
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Adu-Gyamfi, Mercy
(Akwatia)
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19.
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Adutwum, Yaw Osei (Dr)
(Bosomtwe)
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20.
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Afenyo-Markin, Alexander Kwamena
(Effutu)
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21.
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Afful, Eric
(AmenfiWest)
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22.
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Afful, Yaw
(JamanSouth)
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23.
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Afotey-Agbo, Joseph Nii Laryea
(Kpone-Katamanso)
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24.
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Afriyie, Kwaku (Dr.)
(Sefwi-Wiawso)
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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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Agalga, James
(BuilsaNorth)
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28.
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Agbeve, Charles
(Agotime-Ziope)
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29.
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Agbodza, Kwame Governs
(Adaklu)
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30.
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Agyarko, Emmanuel Kyeremanteng
(AyawasoWestWuogon)
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31.
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Agyekum, Alex Kofi
(Mpohor)
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32.
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Ahi, Sampson
(Bodi)
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33.
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Ahiafor, Bernard
(Akatsi South)
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34.
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Aidoo, William Owuraku
(AfigyaKwabreSouth)
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35.
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Akandoh, Kwabena Mintah
(Juaboso)
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36.
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Alalzuuga, Albert Akuka
(Garu)
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37.
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Alhassan, Bashir Fuseini (Alhaji)
(Sagnarigu)
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38.
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Alhassan, Mumuni
(SalagaNorth)
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39.
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Alhassan, Sualihu Dandaawa
(Karaga)
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40.
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Alorwu-Tay, Angela Oforiwa
(AfadzatoSouth)
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41.
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Amankwah, Collins Owusu
(ManhyiaNorth)
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42.
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Amenga-Etego, Rudolf Nsorwinne
(Chiana/Paga)
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43.
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Ameyaw-Cheremeh, Kwasi
(SunyaniEast)
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44.
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Amoah, Robert Kwasi
(Achiase)
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45.
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Amoakoh, Nana
(UpperDenkyiraEast)
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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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Anyimadu-Antwi, Kwame
(AsanteAkimCentral)
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53.
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Apaak, Clement A.
(BuilsaSouth)
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54.
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Appiah-Kubi, Andy Kwame
(AsanteAkimNorth)
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55.
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Appiah-Kubi, Kojo (Dr)
(AtwimaKwanwoma)
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56.
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Appiah-Pinkrah, Kwabena
(Akrofuom)
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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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Asante-Boateng, Kwaku
(AsanteAkimSouth)
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60.
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Asemanyi, Kojo
(GomoaEast)
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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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Asiamah, Kwabena Amankwa
(FanteakwaNorth)
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64.
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Assibey-Yeboah, Mark (Dr)
(NewJuabenSouth)
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65.
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Atta-Mills, Samuel
(Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abrem)
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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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Ayisi, Barbara Asher
(CapeCoastNorth)
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70.
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Baba, Benson Tongo
(Talensi)
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71.
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Banda, Ben Abdallah
(OffinsoSouth)
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72.
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Basoah, Philip
(Kumawu)
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73.
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Bawa, Edward Abambire
(Bongo)
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74.
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Boakye-Yiadom, Patrick (Dr.)
(Obuasi East)
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75.
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Boamah, Patrick Yaw
(OkaikweiCentral)
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76.
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Boateng, Ama Pomaa (Ms)
(Juaben)
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77.
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Bobie, Evans Opoku
(AsunafoNorth)
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78.
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Bogyako-Saime, Patrick
(AmenfiEast)
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79.
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Boniface, Abu-Bakar Saddique
(Madina)
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80.
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Botchwey, Shirley Ayorkor (Ms)
(Anyaa/Sowutuom)
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81.
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Boye, Bernard Okoe (Dr.)
(Ledzokuku)
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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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Chiwitey, Andrew Dari
(Sawla/Tuna/Kalba)
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86.
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Codjoe, Francis Kingsley Ato
(Ekumfi)
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87.
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Dafeamekpor, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami
(SouthDayi)
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88.
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Dahah, Joseph Benhazin
(AsutifiNorth)
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89.
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Dakura, Francis Bawaana (Dr.)
(Jirapa)
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90.
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Darko, Ohene Assifo
(UpperWestAkim)
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91.
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Dauda, Collins (Alhaji)
(AsutifiSouth)
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92.
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Dei, Joyce Adwoa Akoh
(Bosome-Freho)
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93.
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Djornobuah, Alex Tetteh
(SefwiAkontombra)
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94.
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Donkoh, Elvis Morris
(Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese)
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95.
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Donkor, Kwabena (Dr.)
(PruEast)
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96.
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Duker, George Mireku
(Tarkwa-Nsuaem)
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97.
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Effah, Anthony
(Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa)
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98.
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Etu-Bonde, Kwasi
(KintampoNorth)
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99.
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Eyiah, Naana
(GomoaCentral)
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100.
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Forson, Cassiel Ato Baah
(Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam)
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101.
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Fuseini, Inusah Abdulai B. (Alhaji)
(TamaleCentral)
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102.
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Gunu, Muhammed Abdul-Samed
(Savelugu)
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103.
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Gyamfi, Emmanuel Akwasi
(Odotobri)
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104.
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Gyan-Baffour, George Yaw (Prof)
(Wenchi)
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105.
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Gyarko, Martin Oti
(TechimanNorth)
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106.
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Gyato, Michael Yaw
(KrachiEast)
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107.
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Halidu, Ali Maiga
(DormaaWest)
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108.
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Hammond, Kobina Tahir
(AdansiAsokwa)
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109.
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Hayford, Ekow
(Mfantseman)
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110.
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Heloo, Bernice Adiku (Mrs) (Dr)
(Hohoe)
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111.
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Hottordze, Alexander Roosevelt
(CentralTongu)
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112.
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Humado, Clement Kofi
(Anlo)
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113.
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Ibrahim, Abdul-Rauf Tanko
(Yagaba/Kubori)
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114.
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Ibrahim, Ahmed
(Banda)
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115.
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Iddrisu, Haruna
(TamaleSouth)
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116.
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Issah, Fuseini
(OkaikweiNorth)
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117.
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Jabanyite, Samuel Abdulai
(Chereponi)
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118.
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Jajah, Yussif Issaka
(AyawasoNorth)
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119.
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Jinapor, John Abdulai
(Yapei/Kusawgu)
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120.
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Kankam, Kennedy Kwasi
(Nhyiaeso)
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121.
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Karbo, A. N-Yoh Puowele Abayifaa
(Lawra)
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122.
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Kini, Geoffrey
(NkwantaSouth)
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123.
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Konadu-Yiadom, Charles
(NkoranzaSouth)
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124.
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Koomson, Mavis Hawa (Mrs)
(Awutu-SenyaEast)
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125.
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Kpodo, Benjamin Komla
(HoCentral)
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126.
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Kuganab-Lem, Robert Baba (Dr.)
(Binduri)
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127.
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Kum, Ebenezer Kojo
(AhantaWest)
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128.
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Kwarteng, Kwaku Agyeman
(ObuasiWest)
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129.
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Kwetey, Fifi Fiavi Franklin
(KetuSouth)
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130.
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Kyei Baffour, Eyiah
(LowerWestAkim)
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131.
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Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Osei
(Suame)
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132.
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Mahama, Alima
(Nalerigu/Gambaga)
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133.
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Mahama, Naser Toure
(AyawasoEast)
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134.
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Mahama, Shaibu
(Daboya/Mankarigu)
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135.
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Majisi, John
(KrachiNchumuru)
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136.
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Marfo, Emmanuel (Dr.)
(Oforikrom)
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137.
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Marfo, Nana Amaniampong
(AfigyaKwabreNorth)
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138.
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Mensah, Abena Durowaa
(AssinNorth)
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139.
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Mensah, Betty Nana Efua Krosbi
(AframPlainsNorth)
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140.
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Mensah, Francisca Oteng
(KwabreEast)
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141.
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Mensah, Isaac Adjei
(WassaEast)
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142.
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Mensah, Joseph
(Kwesimintsim)
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143.
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Mercer, Andrew Kofi Egyapa
(Sekondi)
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144.
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Mohammad, Habibu Tijani (Alhaji)
(Yendi)
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145.
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Mohammed, Masawud (Alhaji)
(PruWest)
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146.
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Morrison, Cynthia Mamle (Mrs)
(AgonaWest)
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147.
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Mubarak, Ras
(Kumbungu)
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148.
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Muniru, Abdul Aziz
(Akan)
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149.
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Muntaka, Mohammed-Mubarak (Alhaji)
(Asawase)
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150.
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Naabu, Joseph Bipoba
(Yunyoo)
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151.
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Napare, Dominic
(SeneEast)
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152.
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Nawaane, Mark Kurt (Dr)
(Nabdam)
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153.
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Nartey, Ebenezer Nii Narh
(AblekumaCentral)
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154.
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Norgbey, Ernest Henry
(Ashaiman)
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155.
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Nsowah-Djan, Samuel
(UpperDenkyiraWest)
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156.
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Ntoso, Helen Adjoa
(KrachiWest)
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157.
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Ntow, Mathias Kwame
(Aowin)
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158.
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Nuamah, Samiu Kwadwo (Dr)
(Kwadaso)
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159.
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Nyindam, Matthew
(Kpandai)
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160.
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Ocloo, Linda Obenewaa Akweley
(Shai-Osudoku)
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161.
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Odoom, Abraham Dwuma
(TwifoAttiMorkwa)
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162.
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Odotei, Vincent Sowah
(DadeKotopon)
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163.
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Oduro, Derek (Maj. [Rtd])
(NkoranzaNorth)
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164.
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Oduro, George Boahen
(NewEdubiase)
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165.
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Ogajah, Thomas Donkor
(Wulensi)
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166.
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Opare-Ansah, Frederick
(Suhum)
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167.
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Opoku, Eric
(AsunafoSouth)
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168.
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Oppong-Nkrumah, Kojo
(Ofoase/Ayirebi)
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169.
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Osei, Anthony Akoto (Dr)
(OldTafo)
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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-Asare, Abena (Mrs)
(AtiwaEast)
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173.
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Osei-Owusu, Eric
(AframPlainsSouth)
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174.
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Osei-Owusu, Joseph
(Bekwai)
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175.
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Oti, John Kwabena Bless
(NkwantaNorth)
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176.
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Otuteye, Christian Corletey
(Sege)
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177.
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Owusu-Aduomi, Kwabena
(Ejisu)
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178.
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Owusu-Ekuful, Ursula G. (Mrs)
(AblekumaWest)
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179.
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Prempeh, Freda Akosua O. (Ms)
(TanoNorth)
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180.
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Quarm, Joseph Albert
(Manso-Nkwanta)
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181.
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Quartey, Henry
(AyawasoCentral)
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182.
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Quashigah, Richard Mawuli Kwaku
(Keta)
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183.
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Ricketts-Hagan, George Kweku
(CapeCoastSouth)
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184.
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Saad, Habib
(Bortianor-NgleshieAmanfro)
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185.
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Sabi, William Kwasi
(DormaaEast)
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186.
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Safo, Sarah Adwoa (Ms)
(Dome/Kwabenya)
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187.
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Sandaare, Sebastian Ngmenenso (Dr)
(Daffiama/Bussie/Issa)
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188.
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Sanid, Suleman Adamu
(AhafoAnoNorth)
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189.
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Sarpong, Kwaku Ampratwum
(Mampong)
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190.
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Sekyere, Benjamin Yeboah
(TanoSouth)
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191.
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Siaka, Stevens
(JamanNorth)
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192.
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Sowah, Della (Mrs)
(Kpando)
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193.
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Sulemana, Yusif
(Bole/Bamboi)
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194.
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Tawiah, Augustine
(BiaWest)
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195.
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Terlabi, Ebenezer Okletey
(LowerManyaKrobo)
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196.
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Tetteh, Joycelyn
(NorthDayi)
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197.
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Titus-Glover, Daniel Nii Kwartei
(TemaEast)
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198.
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Tuferu, Mohammed Hardi
(Nanton)
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199.
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Umar, Alhassan
(Zabzugu)
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200.
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Vanderpuije, Alfred Okoe
(AblekumaSouth)
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201.
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Vanderpuye, Edwin Nii Lantey
(Odododiodioo)
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202.
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Wireko-Brobby, Bright
(HemangLowerDenkyira)
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203.
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Woyome, Kobena Mensah
(SouthTongu)
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204.
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Yiadom-Boachie, Henry Yeboah
(TechimanSouth)
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3. The following Hon. Members wereabsent with permission:
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Agyeman-Manu, Kwaku
(DormaaCentral)
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Ahenkorah, Kingsley Carlos
(TemaWest)
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3.
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Amoakohene, Kofi
(Atebubu/Amantin)
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4.
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Ashiamah, Daniel Kwesi
(Buem)
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5.
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Avedzi, James Klutse
(KetuNorth)
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6.
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Bayon, Godfrey Tangu
(WaEast)
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7.
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Kpemka, Joseph Dindiok
(Tempane)
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8.
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Nortsu-Kotoe, Peter
(AkatsiNorth)
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9.
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Pelpuo, Abdul-Rashid Hassan (Dr)
(WaCentral)
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4. The following Hon. Members were absent:
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Aboagye, George Kwame
(Asene/Akroso/Manso)
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2.
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Acheampong, Bryan
(Abetifi)
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3.
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Acheampong, Richard
(BiaEast)
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4.
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Adda, Joseph Kofi
(NavrongoCentral)
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5.
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Addo, Yaw Frimpong
(Manso-Adubia)
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6.
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Adjei, Kwasi Boateng
(NewJuabenNorth)
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7.
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Adongo, Frank Fuseini
(Zebilla)
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8.
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Afeku, Catherine Abelema
(EvalueAjomoroGwira)
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9.
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Agyapong, Ken Ohene
(AssinCentral)
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10.
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Agyeman-Rawlings, Zanetor (Dr)
(KlotteyKorle)
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11.
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Agyenim-Boateng, Kwaku
(BerekumWest)
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12.
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Akyea, Samuel Atta
(AbuakwaSouth)
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13.
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Amoah, Osei Bonsu
(AkwapimSouth)
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14.
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Amoako-Attah, Kwasi
(AtiwaWest)
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15.
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Amoatey, Magnus Kofi
(YiloKrobo)
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16.
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Annoh-Dompreh, Frank
(Nsawam-Adoagyiri)
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17.
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Appiagyei, Patricia (Ms)
(Asokwa)
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18.
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Arthur, Ahmed
(OkaikweiSouth)
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19.
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Asiamah-Adjei, Nana Dokua
(AkwapimNorth)
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20.
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Ayeh-Paye, Samuel
(Ayensuano)
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21.
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Ayine, Dominic Akuritinga (Dr)
(BolgatangaEast)
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22.
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Bagbin, Alban Sumana Kingsford
(Nadowli/Kaleo)
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23.
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Bambangi, Sagre (Dr.)
(Walewale)
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24.
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Bedzrah, Emmanuel Kwasi
(HoWest)
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25.
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Bintin, Charles Binipom
(Saboba)
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26.
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Boar, Solomon Namliit
(Bunkpurugu)
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27.
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Botwe, Daniel
(Okere)
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28.
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Buah, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi
(Ellembele)
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29.
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Chireh, Joseph Yieleh
(WaWest)
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30.
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Cudjoe Ghansah, Comfort Doyoe (Mrs)
(Ada)
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31.
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Cudjoe, Joseph
(Effia)
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32.
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Darfour, Eric Kwakye
(Nkawkaw)
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33.
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Darko-Mensah, Kwabena Okyere
(Takoradi)
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34.
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Dery, Ambrose
(Nandom)
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35.
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Dery, Edward Kaale-Ewola
(Lambussie/Karni)
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36.
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Essien, Paul
(Jomoro)
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37.
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Fordjour, John Ntim (Rev.)
(AssinSouth)
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38.
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George, Samuel Nartey
(Ningo-Prampram)
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39.
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Ghartey, Joe
(Esikadu/Ketan)
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40.
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Iddi, Ziblim
(Gushegu)
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41.
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Laryea, Emmanuel Nii Okai
(Amasaman)
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42.
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Manu-Adabor, Francis
(AhafoAnoSouthEast)
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43.
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Mensah, Tina Gifty Naa Ayeley
(WeijaGbawe)
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44.
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Nitiwul, Dominic Bingab Aduna
(Bimbilla)
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45.
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Nkansah-Boadu, Mavis
(Afigya-SekyereEast)
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46.
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Ntim, Augustine Collins
(OffinsoNorth)
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47.
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Ohemeng-Tinyase, Kwabena
(Kade)
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48.
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Okyere-Agyekum, Kofi
(FanteakwaSouth)
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49.
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Osei, Kennedy Nyarko
(AkimSwedru)
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50.
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Oteng-Gyasi, Barbara
(Prestea/Huni-Valley)
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51.
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Owusu-Bio, Benito
(Atwima-NwabiagyaNorth)
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52.
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Panford, Ato
(Shama)
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53.
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Prempeh, Matthew Opoku (Dr)
(ManhyiaSouth)
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54.
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Quaittoo, William Agyapong
(AkimOda)
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55.
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Quaye, Elizabeth Afoley
(Krowor)
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56.
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Sawyerr, Queenstar Pokua (Mrs)
(AgonaEast)
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57.
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Sayibu, Suhuyini Alhassan
(TamaleNorth)
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58.
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Suhuyini, Wahab Wumbei (Alhaji)
(Tolon)
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59.
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Tampi, Simon Acheampong
(Tatale/Sanguli)
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60.
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Tetteh, Joseph
(UpperManyaKrobo)
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61.
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Twum-Ampofo, Gifty
(AbuakwaNorth)
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62.
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Twum-Nuamah, Kwabena (Dr)
(BerekumEast)
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5. CORRECTION OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH SITTING HELD ON TUESDAY, 25TH JULY, 2017
i. Page 7, item 4, paragraph 8, delete“Amenga-Etego, Rudolf Nsorwinne (Chiana/Paga)” and add same to the list of Hon. Members present.
ii. Page 8, paragraph 40, delete“Quashigah, Richard Mawuli Kwaku (Keta)” and add same to the list of Hon. Members present.
The Votes and Proceedings as corrected were adopted as the true record of proceedings.
6. The Official Report of the Thirty-Second Sitting held on Thursday, 20th July, 2017 was also adopted as the true record of proceedings.
7. The following Question was withdrawn by the Hon. Member in whose name the Question stoodas same was inadvertently misdirected to the Minister for Gender, Children & Social Protection:
*74 Mr. Richard Mawuli Kwaku Quashigah (Keta)
The Rt. Hon. Speaker thanked the Hon. Minister for attending upon the House in readiness to respond to the Question.
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 Ledzokuku, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye made a statement on the attacks by criminal armed gangs on personnel of the National Patrol Department of the Ghana Police Service in the performance of their duties and urged Government to equip thepoliceto effectively discharge their duties.
9. The Hon. Member for North Tongu, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwapaid tribute in memory of the late Dumega Raymond Kodzo Okudzeto, an astute businessman, politician, philanthropist and elderly statesman of the Anlo Traditional State.
10. The Hon. Member for Ablekuma Central, Mr. Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey made a statement on the poor maintenance culture on Government properties across the country and called on Government to take steps to address the matter.
11. The Hon. Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu on behalf of the Attorney-General & Minister for Justiceand Minister for Zongo & Inner City Development and by leave of the Hon. First Deputy Speaker and the House, withdrew the following Bills which were presented and read the first time on Tuesday, 18th July, 2017:
i. Office of the Special Prosecutor Bill, 2017
ii. Zongo Development Fund Bill, 2017
The Hon. First Deputy Speaker accordingly withdrew the referrals to the Committees on Constitutional, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs and Local Government & Rural Development and Finance respectively.
Sitting suspended at 2:10 pm.
Sitting resumed at 3:50 pm.
12.MOTION
That this House do now adjourn.
(Moved by the Hon. Majority Leader, Mr. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and seconded by the Hon.Minority Leader, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu)
Question put and agreed to
13.ADJOURNMENT
And atfive minutes before four o’clock in the afternoonthe House was adjournedtill Thursday next at twelve noon.
EMMANUEL ANYIMADUPROF. MICHAEL AARON OQUAYE
Clerk Speaker
S U P P L E M E N T
COMMITTEE ON FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND COCOA AFFAIRS
1. Opening
The Committee met on Tuesday, 25th July, 2017 at 2:00 pm and discussed with officials of the Ministry of Food And Agriculture the incidence of Fall Armyworms.
The Hon. Chairman, Mr. Kwame Asafu-Adjei presided.
2. Attendance
The following Hon. Members were present:
i. Mr. Abraham Dwuma Odoom
ii. Mr. Matthew Nyindam
iii. Mr. George Nenyi Kojo Andah
iv. Mr. Ali Maiga Halidu
v. Mrs. Joyce Adwoa Akoh Dei
vi. Mr. Vincent Sowah Odotei
vii. Mr. Eric Opoku
viii. Mr. Samuel Abdulai Jabanyite
ix. Mr. Kwasi Etu-Bonde
x. Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine
3. In Attendance
i. Mr. Emmanuel Agyei Anhwere Hon. MP
ii. Mr. Bernard Ahiafor “
iii. Mr. William Agyapong Quaittoo Hon. MP & Deputy Minister
forFood and Agriculture
iv. Mr. Harrison G. Opoku Ministry of Food and
Agriculture
v. Mr. Ebenezer Aboagye “
vi. Mr. Seth Osei-Akoto “
vii. Ms. Anita Quartey-Papafio Clerk to the Committee
viii. Mrs. Gifty Jiagge-Gobah Assistant Clerk
ix. Ms. Edith Machieri Parliamentary Service
x. Ms. Gifty Ofori “
xi. Ms. Hagar Arhin “
4. Closing
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm.
COMMITTEE ON MINES AND ENERGY
1. Opening
The Committee met on Wednesday, 26th July, 2017 at 11:10am and held discussions with officials of the Ghana National Gas Company on its 2016 performance and outlook for 2017.
The Hon. Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi presided.
2. Attendance
The following Hon. Members were present:
i. Mr. George Mireku Duker
ii. Mr. Moses Anim
iii. Mr.Patrick Bogyako-Saime
iv. Ms. Freda Akosua O. Prempeh
v. Mr. John Frimpong Osei
vi. Dr. Samiu Kwadwo Nuamah
vii. Mr. Mutawakilu Adam
viii. Mrs. Della Sowah
ix. Mr. Edward Abambire Bawa
x. Mr. Naser Toure Mahama
xi. Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor
3. In Attendance
i. Dr. Ben Asante ChiefExecutiveOfficer,
GhanaNationalGas
Company
ii. Mr. Emmanuel Essel HeadofFinance,
GhanaNationalGas
Company
iii. Mr. Rene Nelson GhanaNationalGas
Company
iv. Ms. Augustina Osei “
v. Mr. Samuel Okyere “
vi. Mr. Kofi Menkah Assistant Clerk
vii. Mr. Cephas Egbofome Assistant Research Officer
viii. Mrs. Regina V. Glover Parliamentary Service
ix. Ms. RhodalineThompson “
x. Ms. Nora Twum-Antwi “
xi. Mr. OseiHerman “
xii. Mr. BernardOwusu-Ansah “
4. Closing
The meeting was adjouned at 1:15 pm.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
.
1. Opening
The House sat in Committee on Wednesday, 26th July, 2017 at 2:30 pm and was briefed by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission on the total amount collected from media representatives for covering the 2016 General Elections as well as replacement for lost/misplaced Voters’ ID Cards and how these amounts have been applied.
The Hon. First Deputy Speaker and Chairman, Mr. Joseph Osei-Owusu presided.
2. InAttendance
i. Mrs. Charllote Osei Chairperson, Electoral
Commission (EC)
ii. Alhaji Amadu Sulley Deputy Commissioner
(Operations)
iii. Hajia Sa-adatu Maida Member
iv. Mr. Samuel Boadu Director, H/R - EC
v. Mr. Samuel Tettey Director, Electoral Services,
EC
vi. Mr. Eric Dzakpasu Director of Communications,
EC
3. Closing
The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 pm.
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