Parliament of Ghana has marks thirty years of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy in Ghana and this is a testament to the nation’s democracy.
The commemoration, according to a notice signed by the Coordinator of the 30th Anniversary Celebrations Committee, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietor, stated that this year’s celebration will be under the theme, “Thirty years of Parliamentary democracy under the Fourth Republic: The Journey thus far.”
According to the notice, this celebration will be marked “throughout the year under the auspices of the Speaker of the Eighth Parliament, Right Honorable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as there will be some activities which will be planned to earmark this year’s celebration.
The notice added that these activities will be celebrated in four regional zones, beginning with the Northern Zone namely Wa, Tamale, and Bolgatanga, and will include Mock Parliament, Public Forum and Peace Walk.
These activities will provide a forum for Parliament and Ghanaians to reflect on Parliament’s achievements, acknowledge challenges, and recommit to the principles of democracy, justice, and equality that have guided the nation over the years.
“A Mock Parliament in Wa in the Upper West Region on Thursday 15th June, 2023 at the Regional Library Complex. The Mock Parliament will bring together five selected Tertiary Education Institutions in the Northern zone,” the notice emphasized.
“A public forum will also at Tamale in the Northern Region at the University of Development Studies (UDS) campus on Friday the 16th of June, 2023. A peace walk and sporting activities will also take place at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region on Saturday the 17th of June 2023 to climax the activities. The converging point for this event will be the Regional Coordinating Council in Bolgatanga,” it added.
The notice hinted that this year’s anniversary of parliamentary democracy is a “significant milestone for the country and a testament to its commitment to democratic governance.”
“A television broadcast will showcase the parliamentary journey thus far, with particular emphasis on the pivotal role and significant contributions of women in the history of Parliament,” the notice hinted.
Parliament is, therefore, encouraging all Ghanaians to actively participate in the
30th anniversary.
