A group of Women’s Rights Activist are planning on picketing
at the entrance of Ghana’s Parliament to compel the Speaker of Parliament to
sanction the Member of Parliament (MP) for Daboya-Mankarigu, Nelson Abudu. The
MP proposed during a debate on the Intestate Succession Bill in Parliament
that, adulterous women should be hanged or stoned to death. His suggestion has
attracted public outrage, with some
calling for his resignation. Speaking to Citi News, one of the activists, Kathleen Addy said the MPs call
was inappropriate. Kathleen said the group will protest until the MP is
sanctioned. Meanwhile, a former Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs, Hajia
Alima Mahama has described as offensive, suggestions by the Daboya MP. Another
Women’s Rights Activist, Mercy Adjabeng said the MP’s proposal contravenes the
Constitution. Mrs. Adjabeng
emphasized the need for the “leadership of Parliament to bring the attention of
the lawmaker to the fact that his proposals are in contravention with the
constitution”
Source:Citifmonline.com
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