The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on African nations to unite under the banner of Pan-Africanism to advance democracy, political stability, and development across the continent.
Addressing the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire during its First Ordinary Session for 2025, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the importance of solidarity among African legislators in tackling pressing issues, including terrorism, regional conflicts, and climate change.
He urged his colleagues to leverage parliamentary diplomacy and collaboration to bring about lasting solutions to these challenges.
“The time for African unity is now,” Speaker Bagbin stated. “Through collective efforts, we can enhance democracy, resolve conflicts, and protect our environment for future generations.”
The session was graced by the presence of five other Speakers of National Parliaments from Senegal, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament.
The delegation gathered at the invitation of H.E. Adama Bictogo, President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, to reinforce a shared commitment to fostering African unity through parliamentary engagement.
Speaker Bagbin was accompanied by his spouse, Madam Linda Ofosuah Oboh, and Members of Parliament, including Hon. Habib Iddrisu, Hon. Dorcas Toffey, and Hon. Dr. Sebastian Sandaare, as well as parliamentary staff.
The event underscored the critical role of inter-parliamentary dialogue in addressing regional issues and promoting collective development. Speaker Bagbin’s call to action resonated with his counterparts, highlighting the shared responsibility of African nations to collaborate for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
