The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to make governance issues more accessible to their constituents, highlighting that Parliament should not be a place for legalistic debates.
During his closing remarks as the House adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to simplify governance for their constituents. He emphasized that Parliament should not be a forum for complex legal debates but a place where MPs break down governance issues in simple, everyday language for the people they represent.
Parliament had initially planned to adjourn on March 28 but extended the session to complete unfinished business. During this time, MPs approved 14 reports from the Appointments Committee, passed 10 of the 16 bills under consideration, and addressed 58 out of 190 submitted questions. Additionally, one regulation, the Environmental Protection Mining in the Forest Amendment Regulations, was presented.
Mr. Bagbin stressed the importance of fostering harmony and building consensus in parliamentary work while warning against the dangers of political polarization, which he said could undermine public trust and national security.
“As we rise today, let us carry forward the spirit of cooperation and patriotism that has defined our work during this session,” he urged.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga commended MPs for their commitment, saying, “Together, we are laying the foundation for a prosperous, united, and resilient Ghana.” Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin shared this sentiment but raised concerns about partisanship overshadowing meaningful debate. “Our country needs a Parliament that discusses real issues and offers solutions,” he stated.
The session highlighted Parliament’s dual role as both a platform for political dialogue and a space for advancing national development.
