Audio By Carbonatix
Their core function is to make laws for the country and represent the interests of their constituents, but that has expanded into other areas such as attending funerals, paying medical and school fees, and many others.
However, some Members of Parliament say this additional workload is taking a toll on them financially and health-wise, with some saying that the job is becoming increasingly stressful.
Some weeks ago, there was a discussion on the floor about how MPs can maintain a better quality of life during their tenure and after they finish serving.
Watch a report by Joy News' Zuleiha Nuhu
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
NSMQ 2026: Asanteman SHS books one-eighth spot as Senya SHS’s 2nd bid ends in heartbreak
2 minutes -
GHS unveils new framework to improve Ghana’s preparedness for health emergencies
7 minutes -
Suspected robber crashes stolen taxi into traders while fleeing mob at Ejisu
51 minutes -
NSMQ 2026: Kumasi Academy secures one-eighth spot after commanding win over Bueman SHS, Hohoe EP SHS
1 hour -
Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair: Day 2 ends on high note as patrons enjoy exciting discounts
1 hour -
Big Push: Upper West MPs inspect N12 works, optimistic improved roads will curb robberies
2 hours -
India is turning to ancient water systems as modern ones run dry
2 hours -
NSMQ 2026: Anum Presby survive tense battle to deny St. Charles Minor Sem. one-eighth spot
3 hours -
NSMQ 2026: Heartbreak for OLA SHS as Aburi Presby SHTS deny them one-eighth spot
3 hours -
Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport
3 hours -
Tano North chiefs tackle police over ‘routine release’ of arrested illegal miners
3 hours -
Accra-Kumasi Expressway almost complete – Roads Minister
3 hours -
ECG announces temporary power outages in parts of Tema and Ashanti Regions
3 hours -
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens after aid cuts, UNICEF says
3 hours -
Media urged to help shape Constituency Games implementation
4 hours