This follows the concerns raised by the Minority who asked for policy details on the program as pensioners picketed at the Ministry of Finance to request exemption from the exercise.
Speaker of the Parliament, Alban Bagbin said that the members are ready to give assistance to the government.
“Parliament is always ready to help the government to get out of this quagmire. So, what I can say now is that parliament has spoken and finally. The minister should be scheduled by the business committee as soon as possible because this is an urgent matter because pensioners are picketing in the Ministry. We have to do this as soon as possible.The Business Committee should schedule the Minister to go to the front of the house to brief him on the situation.
However, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei Asare assured that the MPs will be updated on the current situation.
Abena Osei Asare told Parliament, the agreement reached now will be brought to the House.
“We have said that when Parliament comes in, we will come and explain the steps we have taken so far. Parliament is in recess and has resumed. So we should not jump the gun. Be patient so we don’t burn water there. ”
The deadline for individuals and institutions to enter the Domestic Debt Exchange Program expired on Tuesday despite strong opposition.