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Its worth it, a lot has been achieved Habib Iddrisu defends recall of Parliament [Video]

Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has defended the decision to recall Parliament, stating that significant progress has been made despite criticisms.

Speaking on Joy FM’s PM Express on Wednesday, he stated that Parliament’s recall was essential to address urgent government business and that much had been achieved in the short time available.

Iddrisu clarified that the recall, initiated under Article 112 of the Constitution and Orders 53(2) and 53(3), aimed to address four critical issues, contrary to claims that only three were on the agenda.

These included a $250 million International Development Association (IDA) loan agreement with the World Bank to support the financial sector, as well as financial sector and energy sector recovery plans.

The agenda also covered tax exemptions under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative and urgent legislative work on key bills, including the Environmental Protection Bill 2024 and the Social Protection Bill 2024.

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