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Security has been tightened in Ghana�s Parliament due to fears of possible terror attack. The Police have increased their presence in some public areas across the country after the recent Westgate Mall attacks in Kenya. The UK High Commission in Ghana reportedly warned its citizens in the country of a possible terror attacks about a month ago citing the presence of Ghanaian troops as the possible trigger. Parliament resumed sitting on Tuesday after three months on recess and Citi News understands all visitors to the House were thoroughly searched before they were allowed to enter the building. The Deputy Majority leader in Parliament, Alfred Agbesi in an interview on the new development lauded the initiative adding that �Parliament is not a market place where you can just go and look at tomatoes. If you have business doing in Parliament like if you are coming to see your MP, fine, that is a business...� He advised persons who have genuine reasons for visiting the Parliament House to do so but adhere to the new security regulations which have been put in place.