Some Ghanaians have started a campaign on social media to ensure that a new Parliamentary Chamber Block is not constructed. The campaign which has the hashtag #DropthatChamber is currently the top trend on Twitter in Ghana.
Although the cost of the new chamber, described as "futuristic" by its architect has not yet been disclosed, many of the Twitter comments have suggested that it's rumoured $200m cost is an extravagance that Ghana cannot afford at this stage in its development.
In the comments monitored by Graphic Online, many have suggested that the sum should rather be directed towards projects that will provide people with employable skills and social amenities.
The unveiling of the proposed design of the new chamber was done during a courtesy call paid by a delegation from the architectural firm – Adjaye & Associates, who are also constructing the national cathedral.
In attendance, were the Leadership of the House, some members of the Board, the Clerk and other Principal Directors of the Parliamentary Service.
A statement copied the Ghana News Agency said during the presentation of the model Chamber Block to the Speaker of Parliament and the Leadership, Sir David Adjaye, the architect of the project indicated that the concept was inspired by the Akan saying, “Ti kro nko agyina”, literally meaning, “two heads are better than one.”
“This key concept is one that depicts the idea of Ghanaian democracy, where Parliament represents a body with various members interlocked in decision making,” he said.
Commenting on the sitting capacity of the model New Chamber Block, the Speaker of Parliament clarified that the 450 seater Chamber did not necessarily mean that the number of Members of Parliament would be increased.
“However, the monumental project is planned to be futuristic and one that will stand the test of time and for posterity,” he asserted.
The proposal for the new Chamber, with a sitting capacity of about 450 Members of Parliament is expected to house facilities including diplomatic offices, a library, a museum, a church, a mosque, eateries, press conference rooms, galleries, a car park, an upper gallery garden, a post office and other facilities to complete the Parliamentary enclave.
Source: Daily Graphic
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So with the bad roads, no bed at hospitals, bad refuse situation and the rest; is 450 seater chamber for parliament what we need now? Oh Politicians paaaaaaaaa. No problem, there is God ooooohhhh
Please why don't u run it on double track. Like ego beeee
Kyei Mensah Bonsu and Haruna Iddrisu #dropthatuselesschamberpot
Yes we want infrastructure you are right but the common sense that has eluded u and your government is that First Class Hospitals, Universities, road s etc are all part of that word. At least simple reason will tell your of it direct impact to tge masses. But i think u forgot to take your medicines to reason that these are needs and more pressing for economic growth. Nana Addo has been dissapointing pronto. From Cathedral to 450 Chamber. These are the reasons we always amaze the West with our stooupidity from guys like u.
Ghana pple are like that. They want nice things but do not want to pay for it. Example: they want nice city, but dont want to build it. They want great universities but dont want to build them. They want great hospitals but dont want to build them. If you ask them to pay they go on demo/strike. One question: So how can you get the things you want without doing them? Maybe they expect 'abrofo' to come and do it for them. Same old pre-independence mind set.No change after over 60 years of independence.
Anti-development crusaders, every nation is developing it infrastructure to meet the twenty first century standard, so what is this we don't want this we don't want that disease that is afflicting some Ghanaians these days. The same people will travel to Dubai to see infrastratual wonders, yet they don't want the same in their own country, this is sad. Forward ever backward never, Ghana needs development now, not tomorrow.
Akufo Addo should try this and he will lose the next election. for that he can be assured. he can contact JDM
ALL WE NEED AS A NATION IS 3 THINGS A PRISON PSYCH HOSP COMMON SENSE MARKET
IN THIS WRITE-UP SOME THINGS SUCH AS A CHURCH, A MOSQUE, A LIBRARY AND SO ON WERE MENTIONED. UNFORTUNATELY THEY FORGOT TO ADD A CRECHE, A MARKET, AND LAUNDRY FOR OUR SISTERS AND MOTHERS WHO ARE ALSO PARLAMENTARIANS AND WHO WILL BE NURSING SOME BABIES. WE CAN'T IGNORE THEM.