Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta on Thursday, March 2nd 2017, delivered the first budget and economic planning statement of the Nana Akufo-Addo's administration.
And even though many were not expecting him in the House, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was also present.
This is not a usual occurrence in our country but as an economist; it is not surprising.
Apart from that the 1992 constitution also gives him the right to "participate in the proceedings of Parliament"
"The Vice-President, or a Minister or Deputy Minister who is not a member of Parliament, shall be entitled to participate in the proceedings of Parliament and shall be accorded all the privileges of a member of Parliament except that he is not entitled to vote or to hold an office in Parliament" (Article 111).
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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