Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has cautioned legislators to take note of the amount of money they spend in catering for the demands of their constituents.

According to the Speaker, the necessary records must be drafted by MPs as they would be called to account for the funds utilised.

The Speaker noted that this forms part of efforts to foster accountability in the country, beginning with the arm of government that demands accountability from others.

"The first step towards accountability begins with oneself. Charity begins at home. We must hold ourselves accountable first before we can hold others accountable.

As you utilizing your funds, Honourable Members take note. You will be called upon to account for the use of Common Fund, GETFUND, National Health Insurance and whatever is entrusted into your care," he warned.

Speaker Alban Bagbin made this known during the launch of the Citizen's Bureau on Monday, July 31, 2023.

The objective of the Citizens Bureau is to facilitate engagements and information sharing between Parliament and Civil Society Organisations.

The Bureau is equally responsible for the formulation, implementation and reporting on Open Parliament Initiative under the Open Government Partnership.

Meanwhile, Speaker Bagbin has noted that Parliament led by the Parliamentary Service Board will be submitting numerous reports on the performance of Parliament.

These reports will also touch on the audited accounts of Parliament which will be deliberated on the floor of the House.

Source: The Independent Ghana | Andy Ogbarmey-Tettey