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NDC And NPP MPs Finally Agree As Budget For 2021 Approved After Heated Argument

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Parliament has approved the Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2021 fiscal year, after heated arguments from both sides of the House.

The Minority caucus had rejected it with a voice vote on the motion for approval.

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They explained that, their decision is in protest against the introduction of six new taxes.

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The Majority protested, forcing the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to grant an application for a headcount.

Out of the total votes cast, 137 Members of Parliament voted in favour while 134 voted against it.

Source: Ghanaarticles.com

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