Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns about the safety of lawmakers and Parliamentary Service staff due to a rise in attacks by unknown individuals within the parliamentary area.

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Speaking at the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the ninth Parliament, Bagbin called on the Majority Leader to take urgent steps to improve security around the House.

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He disclosed that intruders had previously managed to enter the premises, assaulting members and staff before escaping by climbing over the perimeter wall into the nearby forest.

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The Speaker stressed that boosting security within the parliamentary compound is crucial to ensuring the smooth operation of the legislature.

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“One of the challenges that need to be addressed is to secure the parliamentary enclave to ensure the safety of members and staff. This has been a worrying matter for parliament for some time now, we are actually insecure here.

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“We are not safe. Sometimes people can come in and attack us or staff and anytime there is an attempt to apprehend them, they scale over the wall and escape into the forest. This is vital for the functioning of parliament. I believe the ninth board will work assiduously to make this a reality.

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“I will call on the leaders of the house to follow up on this matter,” he stated.

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