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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has promised Ghanaians to work in the interests of the country and not that of political parties.
Addressing the House on Thursday, January 15, 2021 the Speaker said “There is no NPP speaker or NDC speaker, there is only a speaker of the parliament of Ghana and all Ghanaians.”
He also condemned the chaos that happened in Parliament leading to his election as the Speaker of Parliament.
“I condemn the unruly behaviour and commotion that took place including the invasion of the military. It was a despicable conduct, unbecoming of people of honour and what makes it worse is the total absence of justification or reasonable excuse.
“The spectacle of that historic day will not be repeated, certainly not on my watch. I take a strong a exception to such conduct and behavior,” he said.
The former Member of Parliament for Nadowli-Kaleo called on the leaders of the House to restore the lost dignity of this august house and also welcomed the first time Members of Parliament.
“I will like to welcome the 123 fresh hands in the parliament,” he said
“You have earned the privilege to be addressed in this chamber as honorable and please Honorable you must be.”
“Whatever may have been your inspiration to embark on this, I will like you to know that this is a position of leadership, honour, privilege, of trust and above all of service.
“The people had enormous amount of confidence and trust in electing you to represent them. You have reciprocate obligation and responsibility to serve them with honour and dignity.
“Serve them with respect, with humility and diligence. This house is a house of rules and procedures.” he added.
Source: Ghana Waves