OMBUDSMAN PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT HON. DR. CHERNOR ABASS BUNDU

In a bid to strengthen accountability and good governance, the Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq. has paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Chernor Abass Bundu at his Office at Parliament Building.

Briefing the Speaker, the Ombudsman stated that although the Speaker knows about the work of the Ombudsman, he is there to build a more cordial working relationship that will enable him to fulfill his mandate with the support of the Speaker. He informed the Speaker of his Office instituting investigations into the redundancy of close to 100 staff members of Parliament. He stated that he will need the cooperation of all the parties involved to ensure that the process is fair, transparent and effective.

Responding, the Honorable Speaker stated that he is ashamed of what transpired regarding the issue of the staff. He noted that he was not informed of such action. He revealed that as law makers, they should not be seen as breaking the laws which they have passed.

He further notes that he is awaiting the report from the Committee which was set up to investigate the issue but however notes that, it should not stop the Ombudsman for instituting his own investigations. He stated that his office is open if the Ombudsman's investigations team are faced with any obstacles whilst carrying out their duties. He pledged his commitment to supporting the work of the Ombudsman.

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