Parliament has officially announced the start of registration for Members of Parliament-elect of the 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic, commencing on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
According to a statement issued on December 24, the registration process will kick off with an online exercise, followed by physical registration from January 2 to January 6, 2025.
As outlined in the statement, “Targeted messages inviting members will be sent to members elect via WhatsApp or emails. Physical registration will start on Thursday 2nd January, 2025 and end on 6th January 2025.”
For those requiring additional assistance, the statement notes that “Members who may need further clarifications or assistance may contact the officers in charge of the registration exercise on telephone number 055 022 2200 or 0503634466.”
Furthermore, the statement indicates that “Honorable members will be conveyed by bus from the premises of Parliament to the Independence Square at 8 am prompt.”
The Parliamentary Service has also released dates and schedules for events related to the dissolution of the current 8th Parliament and the inauguration of the 9th Parliament.
Key Events and Dates:
Election and Swearing-In of Speaker and Members-Elect:
Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
Time:
Election of Speaker: 11:00 p.m.
Members to be seated: 9:00 p.m.
Swearing-in of Speaker-elect and Members-elect: Midnight
Swearing-In of President-Elect and Vice President-Elect:
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Venue: Independence Square, Accra
Time:
Swearing-in ceremony: 10:00 a.m.
Members to be seated: 9:00 a.m.
Transport: Honorable Members will be transported by bus from Parliament to Independence Square at 8:00 a.m.