{"id":341754,"date":"2025-01-05T16:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T16:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=341754"},"modified":"2025-01-05T17:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T17:45:21","slug":"mahama-backs-alban-bagbin-as-speaker-in-9th-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/news\/politics\/mahama-backs-alban-bagbin-as-speaker-in-9th-parliament\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama backs Alban Bagbin as Speaker in 9th Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
By Ashiadey Dotse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has officially asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership in Parliament to nominate Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin<\/a> as Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This decision, made after consultations with NDC leadership, highlights Bagbin’s long-standing contributions to Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bagbin has previously served as an MP for Nadwoli, held roles as both Minority and Majority Leader, and most recently served as Speaker of the 8th Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President-elect Mahama expressed confidence in Bagbin\u2019s experience and leadership, believing he will enhance Parliament’s role in strengthening Ghana’s democracy and legislative progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This nomination demonstrates the NDC\u2019s commitment to effective parliamentary governance during this crucial period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n