President Akufo-Addo has hinted that he will work hand-in-hand with the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin for the well-being of the Ghanaian people.
According to him, It is wholly appropriate, in such a crucial period, in the history of the country.
Speaking at the 2021 State of the Nation Address (SOTNA 2021) in Parliament, he said "Let me use this opportunity to once again congratulate the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Bagbin on becoming Speaker of the 8th Parliament. His has been a distinguished career, having entered the first Parliament of the 4th Republic in 1993 and I came to meet him in the second Parliament in 1997"
He further described the Speaker of Parliament as one of the three wise men who has been Majority Leader and Minister of State in a previous government.
"2nd Deputy Speaker and now finds himself in this elevated position of being the third most important person in our governance structure of our country. It is wholly appropriate that such a crucial period in the history of our country, my senior and I should work together for the well-being of the Ghanaian people" he mentioned.
President Akufo-Addo used the occasion to wish the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin well in the discharge of his duties in his high office.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith