The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns over what it deems unnecessary delays by the Ministry of Finance in disbursing funds essential for the effective functioning of Parliament.

The opposition MPs argue that these delays are severely undermining the work of parliamentary committees, many of which are now unable to operate due to a lack of financial support.

During proceedings on the floor of the House on Friday, June 7, Chairman of the Assurances Committee and MP for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, highlighted the financial constraints hampering parliamentary duties.

He appealed to the Finance Minister to urgently release the requisite funds to facilitate the proper running of Parliament’s affairs.

“Parliament is now literally begging for money to enable its committees to function. As a committee chair, I could not access funds to carry out our duties. We had a scheduled workshop, but not even a cedi was released. Members across committees are fully aware that there is no money. Why aren’t we demanding that the Finance Minister release the funds?” Mr Nitiwul queried.

Despite the Minority’s claims, the assertion was firmly rejected by the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor.

He dismissed the notion that Parliament is in any financial distress, maintaining that the government had fulfilled its obligations.

“They are alleging that Parliament is struggling to do what? As Members of Parliament, our salaries and allowances have been paid. The Finance Minister has released funds, and no one has officially raised concerns about not being paid,” Mr Dafeamekpor stated in response.