• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Citi TV
Monday, March 20, 2023
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Showbiz
  • Coronavirus
  • Infographics
  • Livestream
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Showbiz
  • Coronavirus
  • Infographics
  • Livestream
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana
No Result
View All Result

ASEPA to seek injunction against emoluments for presidential spouses

Marian AnsahAkosua Ofewaa OpokubyMarian AnsahandAkosua Ofewaa Opoku
July 8, 2021
Reading Time: 3 mins read
ShareShareShareShare

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), is set to head to the Supreme Court to seek an interlocutory injunction that would prevent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from implementing portions of recommendations of an Emolument Committee set up in 2019.

The five-member committee, chaired by Prof. Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu, was set up by the President to make recommendations on the salaries and other gratuities of Article 71 officeholders.

The committee recommended the inclusion of spouses of the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the salary structure of Article 71 officeholders.

The recommendation, which has been approved by  Parliament, has ruffled the feathers of many, including civil society organizations and a section of the public at large.

ASEPA is seeking to get the recommendation rejected and scrapped on the basis that the ‘First Lady’ and ‘Second Lady’ are not portfolios recognized by the law.

“The Committee does not have the capacity to make recommendations for salaries to be paid to the wife of the President and Vice President, let alone recommend that they should put them on salary as cabinet ministers. [We will ask] the Supreme Court to make a declaration that the Committee’s recommendation is null and void and [seek] an interlocutory injunction to injunct the government from implementing the recommendation of the committee,” the Executive Director of ASEPA, Mensah Thompson, said.

AG sued 

Already, two National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have sued the Attorney General over Parliament’s approval of the salaries for the spouses of the President and the Vice President.

The MPs, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor of South Dayi, and Dr Clement Apaak of Builsa South, are seeking a total of eight reliefs from the Supreme Court.

Some of their reliefs include a declaration that upon a true and proper interpretation of Article 71(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the Prof. Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee had no jurisdiction, mandate, or authority to make any recommendations in respect of salaries, allowances payable, facilities and privileges of persons other than persons specified under Article 71 of 1992 Constitution.

They are also asking for a true and proper interpretation of Article 71(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. The Professor Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee, appointed by the President under Article 71(1), only had jurisdiction to make recommendations in respect of salaries, allowances payable, facilities, and privileges of Article 71 office holders under the 1992 Constitution.

Abronye DC sues

The Bono Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, has also filed a similar suit at the Supreme Court.

In the application filed at the Supreme Court on Thursday, July 8, 2021, and sighted by Citi News, Abronye DC prayed the apex court to rule that the Presidential Spouse Emoluments is null and void.

Presidential spouses allowance not new; it’s only being formalized now – Oppong Nkrumah

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has explained that the payment of allowances to spouses of Presidents and Vice Presidents is not a new phenomenon.

According to him, the allowance payments were instituted under the Kufuor administration but were only being formalised by the current government.

“President Kufuor, in his wisdom, instituted this because of the bad situations of some spouses of some former heads of states then. President Mills and Mahama even increased the rates of these benefits during their time.”

ShareTweetSendSend
Previous Post

Killed Ejura protesters were shot in the back – Medical Superintendent

Next Post

Soldiers who brutalised Wa residents demoted, others detained – Nitiwul

Related Posts

General

Involve technical universities in AfCFTA implementation – STU Council Chair

March 20, 2023
News

Akyem Kotoku youth kick against enstoolment of rival chief for Adoagyiri

March 20, 2023
Top Stories

Ghana’s cocoa pricing system has encouraged smuggling – COCOBOD

March 20, 2023

Bureau of Public Safety urges GNFS to improve fire education

March 20, 2023
Top Stories

Govt commends media for celebrating Ghana’s heritage month in grand style

March 20, 2023
Top Stories

Kejetia market fire: Govt pledges to support affected traders

March 20, 2023
Next Post

Soldiers who brutalised Wa residents demoted, others detained - Nitiwul

TOP STORIES

Ghana’s cocoa pricing system has encouraged smuggling – COCOBOD

March 20, 2023

Bureau of Public Safety urges GNFS to improve fire education

March 20, 2023

Govt commends media for celebrating Ghana’s heritage month in grand style

March 20, 2023
Load More
ADVERTISEMENT
Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana

CitiNewsroom.com is Ghana's leading news website that delivers high quality innovative, alternative news that challenges the status quo.

Archives

Download App

Download

Download

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Citi TV

© 2021 All Rights Reserved Citi Newsroom.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Showbiz
  • Coronavirus
  • Infographics
  • Livestream
  • Videos

© 2021 All Rights Reserved Citi Newsroom.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT