Parliament Holds Orientation Workshop Amid Minority Boycott Over Cost Concerns

Ghana’s Parliament has commenced a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, despite a boycott by the Minority caucus over concerns regarding the cost of the event.

The workshop, organized by the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), began on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and is expected to conclude on Monday, March 3. The program aims to equip MPs with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their legislative duties.

However, the Minority caucus, made up of New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs, has refused to participate, citing concerns over the financial implications of hosting the event outside Accra. Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh argued that Parliament House would have been a more cost-effective venue, aligning with recent austerity measures introduced by President John Mahama.