According to Ghana News Agency:ay orientation program for Members of the Ninth Parliament in Ho. The orientation, organized by the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), aims to equip legislators with the necessary skills to effectively fulfill their roles in legislation, deliberation, oversight, and investigation.
Despite the importance of the program, the Minority side of Parliament has decided to boycott the training, citing cost concerns and arguing that holding the event outside the parliamentary chamber incurs higher expenses.
Speaker Bagbin emphasized the need for MPs to master the skills, rules, and procedures required in their roles, cautioning that mistakes or miscommunications could have significant consequences, including the loss of an election. He underscored the legitimacy of the special training sessions, stating that MPs must apply certain tactics and body language to excel beyond the formal rules and laws.
He highlighted the significant responsibilities imposed on MPs by the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, various Acts of Parliament, and the Standing Orders of Parliament. Speaker Bagbin urged MPs to attentively engage with resource personnel during the training to prioritize their work tools and effectively plan their careers.
The orientation program covers topics such as the rights of the majority and minority caucuses, conflict management, consensus building, legislative processes, private members' bills, and skills in advocacy, lobbying, and negotiation, among others.
