Parliament replaces "China chairs"
The new chairs used by members of Parliament in the chamber which were imported from China and which generated controversy nationwide, have been replaced less that two years after they were procured.
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The chairs which, according to some observers, made the chamber look like a "Chinese restaurant" were replaced during the recent Easter break and done such that the media would not get hint of the move.
Members of Parliament who confirmed this Graphic Online said the chairs, after a few months of use, were found to be inferior although the leadership of the House sought to sweep the matter under the carpet.
In fact a few days after use, some of the arm rests came off, confirming suspicions that the chairs were of inferior quality.
The Chinese company which was awarded the contract for refurbishment of the chamber, the China State Hualong Company, quickly replaced the broken chairs in a bid to stem the tide of criticism.
Apart from the fact that the chairs were inferior, they were also found to be too tall, a situation which made it difficult for MPs to see ahead of them when sitting in the chamber, especially the backbenchers.
The MPs said the clandestine way in which the change was done was to ward off any public outcry or criticism.
The refurbishment of the House was done during the long vacation in 2014 at the cost of GhȻ22 million.
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The scope of work included the expansion of the chamber and replacement of desks.