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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has raised concerns about the limited capacity of the current parliamentary chamber.
He cautioned that the structural integrity of the facility could be compromised if the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) continues to increase.
Following the swearing-in of two new National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs — Mr Bernard Bediako Baidoo for Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu for Tamale Central — the House now has a full complement of 276 MPs.
“We are happy now to have the full complement of the House. We now have 276 MPs… Anytime the number increases, we have to create space for the member. So please, before this number increases, you must, as a country, as a Republic, start looking for a proper place,” Mr Bagbin urged.
“If not, the integrity of this structure is being undermined — a word to the wise is enough,” he cautioned.
The current parliamentary chamber recently underwent renovations, including a €2.26 million project to upgrade the facility.
However, Mr Bagbin emphasized that these renovations may not be sufficient to accommodate the growing number of legislators.
This development comes as Parliament prepares to address key national matters, including the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.
The current composition of the House stands as follows: the Majority Caucus holds 185 seats (including support from four independent MPs), while the Minority Caucus holds 87 seats.
