I’m unaware of L.I. granting MPs use of sirens, speed limit exemptions – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has denied knowledge of a Legislative Instrument before the House seeking to amend the Road Traffic Regulations.

The L.I on Road Traffic Regulations Amendment offers lawmakers, among other state officials, the opportunity to use sirens and be exempted from speed limits.

The L.I. has received backlash, with the minority caucus demanding its immediate withdrawal by the Transport Minister.

Alban Bagbin, reacting to the matter at a public lecture on private member bills at the University of Ghana, said Parliament does not have the power, as stated by the constitution, to amend a regulation.