The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has issued a firm call for Members of Parliament to champion the rights of society’s vulnerable and conduct their duties with integrity and selflessness.
The appeal was made during the closing ceremony of the Third Meeting of the Ninth Parliament’s First Session.
The Speaker’s address was delivered on his behalf by First Deputy Speaker, Mr. Benard Ahiafor.
Speaker Alban Bagbin underscored the need for dignified parliamentary proceedings, directly condemning the chaotic scenes that erupted recently during a Minority protest over the Kpandai seat re-run.
He stated such disruptions “undermine the dignity of the House.”
While acknowledging occasional heated debates, the Speaker commended the overall cooperation between the Majority and Minority Caucuses.
He specifically praised the leadership of both sides for their “commitment and responsibility” in steering parliamentary affairs.
The legislative session proved highly productive. Key achievements included:
• The vetting and approval of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie.
• The presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Appropriation Bill.
• The passage of seven critical bills, including the Road Traffic Amendments Bill (legalizing commercial motorcycle operations, known as Okada), the National Health Insurance Amendment Bill, and the Petroleum Revenue Management Amendment Bill.
• The ratification of a bilateral agreement with Qatar to safeguard the rights and welfare of Ghanaian workers in the Gulf State.
The intensive nine-week meeting saw Parliament hold 35 sittings, reflecting a packed and consequential legislative agenda.
