For the second time, the Supreme Court has failed to rule in a lawsuit challenging the payment of salary to the President and Vice President’s wives.
The court has now said that its judgment will be delivered on July 27.
The Court originally said that its judgement will be delivered on May 4 and July 22.
The case was launched against the Attorney General by two MPs, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor of South Dayi, Dr. Clement Apaak of Builsa South, and private citizen Frederick Nii Commey.
The Committee recommended that the First Lady be paid a salary equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister who is a Member of Parliament (MP) while her husband is in office, as well as a salary equivalent to 80% of that of a Minister of State who is a Member of Parliament (MP) if the spouse served one full term as President, or 100% of that of a Minister of State who is a Member of Parliament (MP) if the spouse served two or more full terms as President.
The Committee also recommended that the Second Lady be paid the salary of a Cabinet Minister who is not an MP while her husband is in office, as well as a salary equivalent to 80% of the salary of a Minister of State who is not a Member of Parliament (MP) if the spouse served one full term as President, or 100% of the salary of a Minister of State who is a Member of Parliament (MP) if the spouse served two or more full terms as Vice President.
However, the plaintiffs claim that the Ntiamoa-Baidu Emoluments Committee lacked the authority to suggest salary payments or the supply of any amenities to the first and second ladies.
As a result of this, Mr. Dafeamekpor told reporters that the court should start using technology to publish judgments in order to prevent inconveniencing parties with such adjournments.
Meanwhile, First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s wife, Samira Bawumia, have returned to the state, with salaries paid in 2021.
SOURCE: myjoyonline
