Ghana’s Parliament Apologizes for Controversial Road Traffic Regulations Amendment

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a public apology following the government’s attempt to amend the Road Traffic Regulations.

The proposed amendment would have allowed Members of Parliament (MPs) and state officials to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits, a move that sparked significant public outrage.

In response to the backlash, Speaker Bagbin initially distanced himself from the introduction of the Legislative Instrument in the house.

However, he has now publicly acknowledged the concerns raised by citizens and expressed regret over the situation. Bagbin’s apology aims to address the widespread discontent and reassure the public of the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

The incident regional governance expert say, projects the importance of public opinion in legislative processes and the need for government officials to consider the impact of policy changes on the broader community.

 

Report by Dede Davies

 

 

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