The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin has stated that due to the nature of the Ghanaian Parliament, both sides of the House must commit to consultations and consensus building to gain public support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the current composition of Parliament, Mr. Speaker stated, \u201cThe glaring flaws in Ghana\u2019s 1992 Constitution necessitate a review, and until its successful implementation, members of both parties must engage in strategic engagements and compromise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He made these remarks in Accra to a delegation from the Canadian Senate led by the Senator and Co-Chair of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association, Hon. Amina Gerba, who had paid him a courtesy call in Parliament to understand the delicate situation in which Ghana\u2019s Parliament finds itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, the speaker emphasized the need to support and strengthen equality and women\u2019s empowerment initiatives in the country. \u201cGiven Ghana\u2019s enviable democratic credentials in Africa, there is still a need to promote women\u2019s sense of worth and their right to influence and lead developmental change,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the Affirmative Action bill requires immediate attention and that the legislature is committed to working cohesively with the Executive branch to ensure that the draft bill is presented to the House to create a window of opportunity for women, the elderly, the disabled, and members of minority groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to the concerns raised by the Rt. Hon. Speaker, the High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, H. E. Kati Csaba, informed the group that Canada had approved a propaganda Ghana\u2019s Parliament in the areas of equality, equity, and inclusiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to her, this action will foster and develop a relationship between Ghana and Canada that is mutually beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hon. Amina Gerba commended Speaker Bagbin for his commitment and service in carrying out his responsibilities to Mother Ghana and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association with diligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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