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About MP’s In Ghana
The Parliament of Ghana Parliament has 275 Members of Parliament (MP) who are elected to form the Legislative Arm of Government.
An MP is a citizen who represents his/her constituency through an election, either through a political affiliation /or as an independent candidate.
The Member of Parliaments (MPs) are made up of both NDC and NPP. Both parties have 137 members each and an Independent candidate. The ratio of male MP’s to their female counterparts is 47:8 as there are 235 male MP’s and 40 female MP’s in the eighth parliament of the Republic of Ghana.
Who is the Highest-paid MP in Ghana?
In Ghana’s Legislative system, the Minority leader earns GH¢32,832.00. The deputy majority and minority leaders earn GH¢31,519.00 and GH¢31,081.00 respectively.
How much does MP earn monthly?
A member of parliament who is a Minister of State, a regional minister, or a majority chief whip is paid GH¢30,644.00. The minority chief whip, the first majority whip, and the first minority whip are paid GH¢30,206.00, GH¢29,768.00, and GH¢29,330.00 respectively.
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A Deputy Minister, the second majority whip, and a deputy regional minister earns GH¢28,893.00. The second minority whip and the chairman of the council of state are paid GH¢28,455.00 while members of the council of state earn GH¢26,266.00.
In addition to their take homes, there are other benefits they are entitled to. Privileges such as no payment of utility bills among others from the government.
Member of Parliament (MP) who holds another position /or office, in addition, serves on a committee and other important related work in line with their duty also enjoys a slight top-up in salary which makes them special in a way.
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