New Standing Orders take effect in Ghana’s parliament

The New Standing Orders of Ghana’s Parliament have taken effect with the implementation of a New Order, which requires a roll call of members to be followed by a recitation of the National Pledge at the first sitting of every week before the commencement of official business. Prior to this day, the old Standing Orders, which have been in use since 2000 in descending order, provides for: Prayers are said after the speaker’s procession into the chamber, followed by messages from the president, a formal communication by the speaker, correction of votes and proceedings, and official report, statements, and presentation of papers.…