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    "id": 1237578,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Dagoretti North, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Beatrice Elachi",
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    "content": "As I finalise, we want to see a vibrant Pan-African Parliament. The Sixth Pan-African Parliament should be vibrant and come up with better resolutions. They should table a Report that we can hand over to the President and ask him to articulate various issues when he goes to the AU. Other Members from other states should also do the same. In that way, we will see the importance of this Parliament. Going forward, we want Members of the Pan-African Parliament to be elected and supported fully. It is now time for this House to ratify Members of the EALA, so that they are part of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). I have no idea why we go through that long process, only for them to now come to Parliament through ministries. You may have realised that this House has the highest number of representatives to the EALA. Therefore, it is important to ensure that we ratify them and allow them to be part of this House. That includes their remuneration and other benefits. Africa can transform the world. If we had tapped on the challenges that Ukraine is facing, Africa would now be planting wheat and other crops that Ukraine is known for. But because of our different boundaries and trade barriers, we are unable to do so. I wish the Pan- African Parliament could push for all member-states to open their boundaries before the end of the year, so that we have free trade within Africa. That way, we shall open up, build back our economies, and fight the challenges that we have faced post the COVID-19 pandemic. We shall experience growth and provide employment for many. With those remarks, I support the Motion. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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