{"id":342124,"date":"2025-01-07T11:16:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=342124"},"modified":"2025-01-07T11:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T11:16:04","slug":"alban-bagbin-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/news\/politics\/alban-bagbin-5\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Alban Bagbin promises experience and diplomacy in leading Ghana\u2019s 9th parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Ashiadey Dotse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right Honorable <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alban_Bagbin\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alban_Bagbin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin<\/a> has been sworn in again as Speaker of Ghana\u2019s Parliament, promising to use his vast experience and diplomatic skills to guide the 9th Parliament effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his acceptance speech, Mr. Bagbin emphasized the importance of unity, teamwork, and Parliament&#8217;s role as a defender of Ghana&#8217;s democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having served as Ghana\u2019s longest-standing legislator and Speaker of the 8th Parliament, he highlighted how his previous term, especially in a hung Parliament, prepared him for the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI return to lead the 9th Parliament not only with my experience as the longest-serving legislator but also with four years of speakership in challenging times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Bagbin called for trust and cooperation among Members of Parliament, stressing that collaboration is key to achieving progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also urged Ghanaians to stay engaged with Parliament\u2019s activities, assuring them of transparency and a focus on the nation&#8217;s needs over political interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs Speaker, I promise to guide this House with diligence and a commitment to strengthening our democracy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Bagbin\u2019s leadership will begin with overseeing the swearing-in of newly elected Members of Parliament and the election of Deputy Speakers\u2014ceremonial tasks that will set the stage for the 9th Parliament\u2019s work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His message was clear: diplomacy, maturity, and unity will be the guiding principles as Ghana\u2019s Parliament embarks on this new chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/category\/politics\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/category\/politics\/\">More Stories Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ashiadey Dotse Right Honorable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been sworn in again as Speaker of Ghana\u2019s Parliament, promising to use his vast experience and diplomatic skills to guide the 9th Parliament effectively. 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