The Minority in Parliament has asked the Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to withdraw the Legislative Instrument (LI) which seeks to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 after public uproar.

The LI when passed, would permit Members of Parliament, Ministers and judges to use sirens and drive without speed limit.

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However, in a statement on Tuesday, the Caucus says it expects the Sector Minister to withdraw the instrument before it matures in 21 days.

The Minority also pledged to vote against the LI should it be brought to the chamber.

"We have instructed all our Members on the Committee to strongly oppose it at the committee level. We have also directed all 137 NDC Members of Parliament to vote en bloc against the LI when it is brought to the floor," portions of the statement read.

The Minority further urged government to instead focus on the critical issues of the country.

"The government must redirect its attention to addressing the germain issues facing the people of Ghana at the moment such as high cost of living, food inflation, unemployment, high cost of fuel, the depreciation of the cedi and high tax regime which is forcing businesses to relocate to neigbouring West African countries."

Read more in the statement below: