And Chapter IX of the Constitution governing Emergency power cannot be interpreted that the President can extend the period thereof anytime he/she wishes. Adjustment Seeks Protective Gears for Health WorkersA portion of the Senate draft is advocating for the Weah administration to commit a minimum of US$35 million to support preparedness and response, protective gears for health workers. Explaining their rationale for this, the Senate draft states:The St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital is just one of many hospitals to be hit by the pandemic as number of positive cases continue to rise. A portion of the Senate draft is advocating for the Weah administration to commit a minimum of US$35 million to support preparedness and response, protective gears for health workers. Regarding the Government’ Domestic Debt Program, the Senate draft signals that the program will also be approved.

Source: Front Page Africa April 16, 2020 16:18 UTC