Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has urged on all essential stakeholders to work together to strengthen Ghana's democracy.
Ghana's embryonic democracy, he claims, is a beacon of hope and a worthwhile example, necessitating the need to safeguard it despite the country's many problems.
Mr. Bagbin, speaking at the inaugural Speaker's Seminal Lecture at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, expressed his belief in the principle of separation of powers and stressed the importance of all state and private actors adhering to the country's democratic tenets and principles.
This, he claims, will contribute in the formation of a more strong society and hasten Ghana's progress. "Ghana's developing democracy is a light in Africa, and it must be protected by everyone in a position of influence or active service to the Ghanaian people." Ghanaians must make a concerted effort to reiterate our vow and commitment to safeguard, preserve, develop, consolidate, and entrench the country's democratic culture, he said.
All must work to protect Ghana's democracy - Alban Bagbin
On January 25, 2022, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin presided over Parliamentary sessions.
The first Speaker's Seminal Lecture was created to develop Ghana's democracy by providing a forum for seasoned practitioners and stakeholders to express their perspectives on the country's democratic practice and how it may be improved.
In this sense, the Lecture featured a number of other significant voices in society who shared their perspectives on the occasion's topic, which was "Parliament, its Business, and the Supreme Court in Perspective."
Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency and Minority Leader in Parliament, stressed the need of Parliament carrying out its duty with dexterity in his statement. He did, however, admit Parliament's partisanship, which may be a hindrance to the legislature's job at times.
Nana Kobina Nketsiah V, the Omanhene of the Essiakdo Traditional Area, presided over the occasion. He also emphasized the need of Ghana deepening its democracy and ensuring a more cordial relationship between the three institutions of government, namely the Executive, the Judiciary, and the Legislature, in his speech.
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