Audio By Carbonatix
Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu is calling for a review of ex-gratia payments to Members of Parliament.
The Suame MP is proposing a pensions scheme for MPs instead.
Many current and former MPs including Mr. Mensah Bonsu are demanding the payment of an estimated ₵29 million in ex-gratia arrears dating back to 2005.
The demand has sparked public outrage but the Majority Leader insists they are entitled to the money.
In a yet to be aired interview on PM Express on the JoyNews channel later tonight at 9pm.
Mr. Mensah Bonsu reveals how many of his colleague former MPs have become paupers and have resorted to begging for handouts from sitting MPs to survive.
The full interview airs tonight on PM Express on the JoyNews Channel from 9pm. It will also be live on the Joy News Facebook and Youtube platforms as well as on myjoyonoline.com.
Latest Stories
-
Abolish or Reform? Abu Jinapor counsels sober reflection on debate over future of Special Prosecutor’s Office
5 hours -
2026 World Cup: Can Ghana navigate England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L?
5 hours -
NAIMOS task force arrests 9 Chinese illegal miners, destroys equipment at Dadieso
6 hours -
NAIMOS advances into Atiwa Forest, uncovers child labour, river diversion and heavy machinery
6 hours -
NAIMOS Task Force storms Fanteakwa South, dismantles galamsey operations
6 hours -
The Kissi Agyebeng Removal Bid: A Look at the Numbers
7 hours -
DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24-hour services
8 hours -
DVLA Workers’ Union opens 2025 Annual Residential Delegates Congress with call for excellence, equity and solidarity
8 hours -
Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants
8 hours -
WASSCE decline reveals deep gaps, there’s need to overhaul education system – Franklin Cudjoe
9 hours -
JOY FM Drive Time host Lexis Bill leads fans up Aburi Mountain in energetic ‘Walk With Lexis’ fitness experience
9 hours -
2026 World Cup: Ghana to open campaign in Toronto against Panama
9 hours -
President Mahama, Lordina support retired Assemblies of God pastors, widows with medical care and Christmas gifts
9 hours -
2025/26 GPL: Nations FC fight back to claim 2-1 win over Heart of Lions
10 hours -
Tanzania responds to international criticism over October post-election events
10 hours