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Ghana: Hassan Ayariga calls for parliamentary debate on BRICS

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Hassan Ayariga, leader of Ghana’s All People’s Congress, is asking Parliament to examine Ghana’s proposed membership of BRICS. He is calling on the government to provide information on the partnership’s benefits, risks, costs and legal obligations, as well as for a public debate, according to MyJoyOnline.

Hassan Ayariga, founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), asked Ghana’s Parliament on Saturday 17 October to examine Ghana’s proposed membership of BRICS. He notably called for a comprehensive hearing with the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the proposed partnership, according to a statement by the opposition politician.

Hassan Ayariga called on the Speaker of Parliament and the majority and minority leaders to demand that this presentation be made before MPs. His request comes as Ghana’s Foreign Minister defends membership of BRICS, the group comprising, among others, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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