Elijah Memusi Kanchory

All parliamentary appearances

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• 25 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: As I support the Motion, I would like to urge the Mover of this Motion to go a step further and look at the laws which are related to this Motion with a view to coming up with a Bill that will be anchored in our Constitution. We have shared with another Member here; that in the past, we contributed to such Motions but nothing happened. We waste a lot of taxpayers’ time and give very good ideas, like those which have been given here. I have heard very good ideas on how we can make this country water sufficient. ... view
• 25 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: As a country, we need to find out our basic needs. I have said this because there is one economist called Maslow, who came up with the hierarchy of needs theory. We need to find out our basic needs, as a country. As a country, the most basic need is water. It is good to have the Standard Gauge Railway and a sophisticated transport system in place. However, before we move to those big issues, are we meeting our basic needs? One of our basic needs is water, which is the solution to all of our problems. If we are ... view
• 25 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: I remember that last year or last year but one, the president declared drought a national disaster. Wellwishers came to give us food, which is good. However, as a country, after 50 years of Independence, should we receive donations even from dry countries that are known to be semi-desert? As a leader, this is a shame. We are where we are and as we move on, as leaders, we should not lament but take action. This is a very important Motion which should be anchored in law. It will help us sort out a lot of our problems. We should ... view
• 25 Apr 2018 in National Assembly: In summary, we need to support this Motion. We need to move ahead and anchor it in our laws by making it a Bill so that we are water secure as a country. Thank you. view
• 14 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. It is clearly evident that the appointment of Members to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) is raising issues. I want to differ slightly with the Minority Whip. I would like to request you to withdraw the list from the NASA side because it does not conform to the Constitution. view
• 14 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: I cannot speak about the whole list. I refer you to Article 10 of the Constitution, particularly on the rights of the marginalised. I must declare that I am speaking as an interested party in this matter. As the House might be aware, my name was first on the list only to be removed hours later. I request that you, together with this House, as provided by the Constitution, protects the rights of the marginalised. The appointment of Members to the PSC from our coalition has not taken into consideration the marginalised. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report ... view
• 14 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, there is a lot that has to be changed. I would like to say that those Members who served in the last PSC left Members vulnerable and as beggars. There is no particular reason why a Member should be taken back if he or she served in the last Commission. I request you to allow us to withdraw this list, go back, consult and bring a list that reflects the face of this country. view
• 14 Dec 2017 in National Assembly: I thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 14 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to also add my voice to this very important Bill. I would like to congratulate my colleague Hon. Sabina for binging it. As my colleagues have put it, the benefits of breastfeeding a child are many. From a healthy child, it translates to a healthy nation. The health burden in this country is huge and this 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. view
• 14 Jun 2017 in National Assembly: will help this country to reduce it. Of course, the benefits of breastfeeding a child are related to the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of that child. Studies have shown that if a child is breastfed for, at least, six months, chances of that child’s IQ going high are possible. This of course translates to a nation where an innovative workforce can be realised because of those benefits. We have seen women who have either had to sacrifice their career because of child bearing or progressing under very strenuous conditions. This Bill will, therefore, support them. However, we must be careful so ... view