Rainstorm destroys Ghana parliament

Lightning_BoltACCRA. – Ghana’s parliament had part of its roof ripped off and water dripping into the main chamber on Tuesday night after a severe rainstorm hit the capital Accra.While some media reported that the incident brought an abrupt end to parliamentary sitting for the day, others said it occurred not long after the house had adjourned.

The MPs had been called to consider a bill brought to the house under a certificate of urgency. Local media portal, myjoyonline.com reports that the main chamber of the edifice was flooded after the incident. They added that electronic gadgets installed in the chamber were left at the mercy of the weather. – Africa News.

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