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Bagbin Assures Mahama He Will Exceed His Previous Performance If Confirmed As Speaker Of Parliament

Updated Monday, January 06, 2025 at 9:27 AM by Cornerlis Affre 3 min read

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of the Eighth Parliament, has expressed gratitude to President-elect John Mahama for nominating him as Speaker for the Ninth Parliament
John Dramani Mahama had directed the National Democratic Congress' caucus leaders to renominate Alban Bagbin as Speaker of the House due to his previous leadership
Accepting the endorsement, Alban Bagbin said if elected Speaker, he would exceed expectations in ensuring that Parliament becomes effective and responsive to Ghanaians

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has pledged to fully rededicate himself to the task ahead if confirmed as the Speaker of Ghana’s ninth parliament.

His pledge follows a letter from President-elect John Dramani Mahama to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in parliament directing the leadership to renominate Bagbin for the role of Speaker in the upcoming parliamentary session.

Alban Bagbin, John Dramani Mahama, Speaker of Parliament, 8th parliament, 9th parliament, NDC — Alban Bagbin says he is grateful that the president-elect, John Mahama, and the party leadership have acknowledged his leadership abilities.
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Mahama described Bagbin as a seasoned leader with extensive experience crucial in navigating the peculiar challenges that may plague the ninth parliament of the Fourth Republic.

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Speaker Bagbin welcomed the nomination and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the President-elect, the NDC leadership and the party’s parliamentary executives for the honour bestowed on him.

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He noted that the trust of the party’s leadership in his ability to lead parliament at such a crucial time in the political history of Ghana is not lost on him.

Bagbin stated that if given the mandate, he would uphold the principles of justice, fairness and respect for the rule of law while remaining loyal to Ghana and her people.

He added that he would continue to ensure that Parliament operates with integrity, transparency, and inclusiveness.

He also promised to use his office to strengthen Ghana’s democratic institutions and ensure that parliament remains effective and efficient in responding to Ghanaians' needs and aspirations.

If confirmed, Bagbin would join a small class of Speakers who have secured second terms in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

More on Bagbin's nomination

Bagbin's nomination reflected the NDC's commitment to bolstering parliamentary governance and fostering a productive legislative environment during the current period of Ghana's history and under Mahama's leadership.

Bagbin has served as a Member of Parliament for the Nadwoli West constituency for nearly 30 years. During his term in parliament, he has held the positions of both Minority and Majority leader.

The Nadwoli MP was sworn in as the speaker of the eighth parliament on January 7, 2021, after being nominated by his colleagues and Members of Parliament on the NDC ticket.

He succeeded the retired NPP bigwig Mike Oquaye.

Bagbin and Sosu set to receive US awards

YEN.com.gh reported that Speaker Bagbin and Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu would be given a special honour in the US.

They are set to receive the Jacobs-Abbey Lifetime Achievement Award in Alexandria, Virginia, for exemplary political leadership.