Bawumia visits 'leaking parliament'


Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is in Parliament to verify reports that Tuesday storm caused havoc to the Parliament House.

The Parliamentary Chambers was not left out as activities were affected after rainstorm destroyed properties in some parts of the country yesterday.

It was an eyesore as Legislators had to use containers to trap rain water as the roof of the house were leaking during the downpour.














Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in Parliament













Roof of the Parliamentary Chamber was ripped off

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