With just a day to the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama, preparations are in high gear to ensure a seamless transition at the Black Star Square in Accra.
In an interview with Channel One News, the Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, expressed satisfaction with the progress, revealing that preparations were approximately 80% complete.
“A lot of work has been done. The construction works on the grounds are 80% complete. We are replicating parliament. You can see clearly that the configurations here at the Blackstar Square mimic what obtains in parliament. In parliament, the speaker’s base is always on one end and the speaker sits and overlooks parliament. That is exactly what we have done.”
The Clerk also urged members of the incoming 9th Parliament to focus on their legislative roles rather than pursuing partisan agendas.
“Members of Parliament-elect must understand their responsibilities. They are not in Parliament to enforce party positions or pursue partisan interests.
Political parties come to power based on a manifesto, which is meant to outline policies that promote national interest and development,” he advised.
To facilitate smooth movement during the inauguration, several roads in Accra will be temporarily closed, including the 28th February Road, Osu Cemetery Traffic Light, Castle Road, and Starlet 91 Road. Traffic will be diverted to alternative routes such as Salem Avenue, Oxford Street, and Liberia Road.
The event is expected to attract several heads of state, along with dignitaries from countries such as the United States, Belgium, and South Africa, among others.
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