National Development Conference: Speaker Alban Bagbin Bemoans Erosion Of Trust In Leaders Among Citizens
- Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has said the ordinary Ghanaian is losing trust in political leaders and institutions
- The Speaker, therefore, urged leaders to conduct themselves in a manner that is beyond reproach
- Alban Bagbin made the comments on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, when he spoke at the National Development Conference hosted by the Church of Pentecost
Speaker of Ghana's Parliament Alban Bagbin on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, led the leadership and some Members of Parliament to participate in the 2023 National Development Conference.
The maiden conference was hosted by the Church of Pentecost at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC), in Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region.
The two-day conference that opened on Wednesday was under the theme “Moral Vision And National Development”.
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In his address, Bagbin bemoaned what he believes to be the erosion of trust in leaders and the declining public confidence in institutions that are critical to national development.
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He said it was important political leaders especially conduct themselves in a manner that is beyond reproach
He also urged them to uphold the highest standards of ethics and morality.
The following people attended the conference:
- Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo,
- Former President John A. Kuffour
- Former President John D. Mahama.
However, ministers of state, Members of Parliament, the clergy, traditional leaders, representatives of the National Chief Imam, heads of professional bodies. Security Services, MMDAs, CSOs were also at the mammoth event.
MPs present at the event include the Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan among others.
CJ Torkornoo's facial expression trends
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh has reported in a separate story that Chief Justice Torkornoo has been trending on social since Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after a video of her facial expression at the mention of her name went viral.
In one of the viral videos, Mahama is heard addressing the Chief Justice but when the camera pans to her face, she seemed to have given the NDC flagbearer a side-eye.
The incident happened at the National Development Conference organised by the Church of Pentecost.
Pentecost Chairman Eric Nyamekye talks to Bawumia, Mahama, Kufuor about corruption
Also, at the National Development Conference 2023, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, delivered a compelling speech on combating corruption.
Former President John Dramani Mahama, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and Former President John Agyekum Kufour were among the attendees.
In his address, Apostle Nyamekye urged for a change in mindset and emphasised the need to confront corruption to prevent the loss of young talent to foreign lands.
Mahama and Bawumia embrace at National Development Conference
YEN.com.gh also reported that former President John Mahama and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia put aside their rivalries at the National Development Conference.
The two politicians were seen exchanging pleasantries and warm greetings during the conference.
Mahama, the National Democratic Congress' flagbearer, and Bawumia flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party are all eyeing the Jubilee/Flagstaff House.
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