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Minority MPs kick against salary cut proposal

Some Minority Members of Parliament have kicked against a proposal for a salary cut to support efforts aimed at stabilising the economy.

The executive and Council of State members have agreed to cut their salaries and allowances by 30% and 20%, respectively.

Reacting to the development, one Minority MP told the media that it is rather Majority MPs who must agree to the proposal.

“How much is the salary? Is it the GHC11,200 that they want to cut? You know, people must be truthful. As MPs, we have enormous pressure on us. There are a lot of constituency problems we are solving and that money is not enough for us.

“During President Mahama’s time, officials, MMDCEs [metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives] were able to contribute 10% of their salary towards building CHPS compounds in various communities. That was a laudable project.

“But this government – nothing of that, until we are in reverse gear in terms of the economy. Now they are asking Members of Parliament to cut their salary. Their ministers should cut their salary, the excessive extravagant lives, luxurious life they are living. They should cut their expenditure,” the MP said.

Source: Asaaseradio

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