The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, has on behalf of the Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin inaugurated the Parliamentary Friendship Association of the Ninth Parliament.
In his remarks Hon. Ahiafo stated that the Parliamentary Friendship Association signals not only the continuation of parliamentary practices and procedure but the deepening of commitment to parliamentary democracy and international relations.
Explaining further the purpose of the association on the floor of the House, the First Deputy Speaker noted that the Parliamentary Friendship Association is a platform to connect to peers across borders and share ideas such as climate change which is confronting the whole world.
He was of the view that certain roles played by Members of Parliament must be extend to international engagement and not only to their constituencies.
He later used the opportunity to encourage all current and future Members to see membership of Parliamentary Association as a call to action and a strategic avenue for deepening Ghana’s relationship with its international partners.
Lastly, the Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror and Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga briefly highlighted on the significance of the Friendship Association and its role in fostering democracy, global peace, and stability.
