Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has underscored the need for the country to strengthen its democratic institutions if we want to maintain a sustainable democracy.
He was addressing the 30th-anniversary launch of Ghana’s parliamentary democracy.
He said Ghana is now a consummate democracy but we need to sustain the gains made.
”Ghana has had eight successive elections and four government change-overs between the two major political parties. On account of that, we can confidently say that we are now a consummate democratic dispensation.
However, elections and successful government changeovers are not the only determinants of a working democracy. We must focus on strengthening our democratic institutions if we want to have a sustainable democracy.”
Alban Bagbin delivered a speech on the progress made so far and plans to celebrate the anniversary across the country.
“It is with joy and a great sense of fulfillment that I stand here today, with the support of the elected representatives of our dear country, to launch the 30th anniversary of parliamentary democracy in Ghana under the Fourth Republic.
We are this year observing the combined 30th anniversary of our Constitution, our Parliament, and our Fourth Republic. Dare I say that there is a fourth 30th anniversary that we celebrate this year; and that is the 30th anniversary of one Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in parliament,” his introduction read in part.
By: Rainbowraradioonline.com/Ghana
