The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasized the need for Members of Parliament (MPs) to simplify governance issues for their constituents, stressing that Parliament is not a venue for jurisprudential debates.
“It is a place for you to break down the mysteries of governance in ordinary language for the people you represent to understand and support you,” he stated during his closing remarks as the House adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Parliament had initially planned to adjourn on March 28 but extended its session to address unfinished business. During this period, MPs approved 14 reports from the Appointments Committee, passed 10 bills out of 16 considered, and addressed 58 out of 190 questions submitted.
Additionally, one regulation—the Environmental Protection Mining in the Forest Amendment Regulations—was presented.
Mr Bagbin highlighted the importance of harmony and consensus-building in parliamentary work while warning against political polarization and its risks to public trust and national security. “As we rise today, let us carry forward the spirit of cooperation and patriotism that has characterized our work during this meeting,” he urged.
Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga praised MPs for their dedication, saying, “Together we are laying the foundation for a prosperous, united, and resilient Ghana.”
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin echoed this sentiment but expressed concern about partisanship overshadowing substantive debates: “Our country needs a Parliament that will discuss real issues and offer solutions”.
The session underscored Parliament’s dual role as a platform for conflictual political dialogue and national development.
