Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin lauds Ghana’s parliamentary achievements and calls for concerted efforts to safeguard and enhance the nation’s democracy.
In his Christmas message, Bagbin emphasizes the pivotal role of partnerships between political parties, the media, civil society organizations (CSOs), and traditional leaders in sustaining 30 years of uninterrupted democratic rule.
He urged the continuation and strengthening of these partnerships, emphasizing the need for every sector, including the state, private sector, and CSOs, to be fortified.
Bagbin proudly highlights Ghana’s global leadership in parliamentary affairs, chairing the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and presiding over the Conference of Speakers and Heads of Parliament Africa.
“we have, as a nation, been able to stay the course, 30 continuous uninterrupted democratic rule because of the partnership between not just the political parties alone but the media, CSOs, and our traditional leaders.
“I think it is important we continue this partnership, strengthening it and in fact, making sure that every organ of the state, private sector, and CSO is strengthened.”
He added “30 years is a great achievement. Ghana has made it globally, your parliament now leads the Parliamentary Community in the world, we chair and preside over the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association made up of 182 parliaments of the world, and we chair and preside over the Conference of Speakers and Heads of Parliament Africa, and we are in the leadership of the World Parliament, now called the Interparliamentary Union.
“By virtue of a number of decisions and laws passed by Parliament, we are now a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council. As you all know, we also sit at the Security Council, so Ghana is now in its rightful place as the heart of the world.
“This is an achievement that we should be proud of and we should do everything we can to deepen the democratic culture and inspire the challenges we are facing.”
He noted Ghana’s leadership in the World Parliament, now known as the Interparliamentary Union.
Additionally, Bagbin underscores the nation’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council and participation in the Security Council, solidifying Ghana’s position as a global leader.
Celebrating Ghana’s achievements, Bagbin urges national pride and a collective commitment to deepening the democratic culture.
He encouraged tackling challenges with inspiration drawn from the nation’s accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of preserving and strengthening democratic values in the face of adversity.