

Ghana’s Parliament is facing an interesting situation right now. The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has become the center of attention after Nana Yaa Jantuah, a former CPP leader, spoke up about how he’s being treated.
Right now, Parliament is split right down the middle – both main parties have 137 members each. This makes Bagbin’s job really important because he has to keep things running smoothly even though no party has a clear majority. Jantuah says Bagbin has been doing his best to help government work continue, despite these challenges.
To help people understand how important the Speaker’s role is, Jantuah compared Bagbin to Nancy Pelosi in America. She explained that even President Trump, who was known for being tough, respected Pelosi’s position as Speaker. Her point was simple: it shouldn’t matter what political party Bagbin belongs to – his position as Speaker deserves respect.
This whole discussion started after the Supreme Court made a decision about empty seats in Parliament. Jantuah knows Bagbin’s capabilities well – she first met him in the early 1990s and was impressed by his knowledge and speaking skills. She believes people are wrong to treat him like he doesn’t know what he’s doing.
The way Ghana handles this situation is important for its democracy. It’s not just about Bagbin – it’s about respecting the roles and responsibilities that keep our government working properly. As Ghana grows as a democracy, we need to make sure we treat our institutions and their leaders with proper respect, no matter which political party they come from.