Alban S.K. Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has disclosed that Africa loses approximately $88.6 billion annually to corruption and illicit financial flows. …
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Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin
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Speaker of Parliament advocating against corruption and strengthening anti-corruption collaboration across African institutions and partnerships.
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- May 2026
… Ghana joined the OGP in 2011 and has since gained international recognition for its open governance reforms under Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. …
Parliament calls for stronger Africa-wide collaboration on anti-corruption, open governance… Djietror, speaking on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, as well as Majority Leader, Mr Mahama Ayariga, and Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also congratulated Dr Zanetor and wished her success in her new role. …
Dr Zanetor returns home to heroine’s welcome after PAP Vice Presidency victorySpeaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reaffirmed his commitment to Sankana’s development, identifying the shea industry as a key driver of jobs and economic transformation for the area and the Upper West Region. …
Bagbin honoured with Chieftaincy title at Kalibi Festival, pledges Shea-led development for SankanaThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will begin on Thursday, May 21, 2026. …
Parliament to resume sitting on May 21- April 2026
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated educational and administrative equipment worth over GH¢70,000 to Sombo Senior High School in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, following what he described as “desperate voices of students” over inadequate learning re …
Speaker Bagbin donates GH¢70,000 equipment to Sombo SHS after students’ appeal for support… The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, pledged legislative support to regulate the responsible use of AI. …
Boosting digital innovation drive: Pres Mahama announces $250m AI Computing Centre… According to the statement, Mr Ahiafor and his South African counterpart received unanimous endorsement from members of the African Geopolitical Group of the IPU after being nominated by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. …
1st Deputy Speaker to serve on IPU Resolution Drafting CommitteeThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated a total of GH¢110,000 and a laptop from his personal resources to support the Upper West Regional command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Nadowli-Kaleo Students Union (NAKSU). …
Alban Bagbin boosts Upper West Fire Service, NAKSU students with GH¢110,000 donation… Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin went a step further, responding directly to the Paramount Chief’s appeal. …
Kalibi festival blends Sankana’s history of resistance with renewed push for development
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Africa loses $88.6 billion annually to corruption
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Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed that Africa loses approximately $88.6 billion annually to corruption and illicit financial flows, representing nearly 3.7 percent of the continent's GDP. Addressing the Second Executive Board Meeting of the African Parliamentarians' Network Against Corruption in Kigali, Bagbin warned that corruption undermines democratic governance and weakens institutions.
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Africa loses $88.6 billion annually to corruption
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin disclosed that Africa loses approximately $88.6 billion annually to corruption and illicit financial flows, representing nearly 3.7 percent of the continent's GDP. Addressing the Second Executive Board Meeting of the African Parliamentarians' Network Against Corruption in Kigali, Bagbin warned that corruption undermines democratic governance and weakens institutions.
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Tuesday 12 May
Parliament urges African lawmakers to deepen anti-corruption collaboration
At the African Open Government Conference in Rabat, Ghana's Parliament Vice Chair of the Open Government Partnership Caucus called for African legislators to strengthen partnerships with anti-corruption agencies, audit institutions, and civil society to advance accountability and governance. He emphasized that the Open Government Partnership framework must move beyond symbolism, with civil society serving as an active watchdog for transparency.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Dr Zanetor elected Pan-African Parliament Second Vice President
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for Korle Klottey, has been elected Second Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament. She returned to Ghana on Thursday to a reception at Accra International Airport, noting the victory marks the first time a woman has held the position and the second time Ghana has held it.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 5 May
Bagbin honoured with chieftaincy title, pledges shea-led development
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin received a chieftaincy title at the 2026 Kalibi and Ganlaa Festival in Sankana and reaffirmed his commitment to developing the area through the shea industry as a key driver of jobs and economic transformation for the Upper West Region.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Parliament resumes sitting May 21 after recess
The Speaker of Parliament announced that the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament will reconvene on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament House in Accra, marking the continuation of parliamentary business for the session.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Speaker Bagbin donates GH¢70,000 equipment to Sombo SHS
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has donated educational and administrative equipment worth over GH¢70,000 to Sombo Senior High School in the Nadowli-Kaleo District in response to student appeals for learning resources and infrastructure support.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama announces $250m AI Computing Centre for Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $250 million investment to establish an AI Computing Centre to boost Ghana's digital innovation drive and serve as a hub for research and enterprise. The government will also commit $20 million to support implementation of the National AI Strategy (2025–2035), which aims to harness AI for inclusive growth while building local ecosystems with indigenous language integration and context-aware AI systems.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
First Deputy Speaker appointed to IPU Resolution Drafting Committee
Bernard Ahiafor, First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has been appointed to serve on the Resolution Drafting Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union alongside the Speaker of South Africa's National Assembly. The appointment received unanimous endorsement from the African Geopolitical Group of the IPU following nomination by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at the 152nd Assembly in Istanbul.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 27 April
Speaker Bagbin donates GH¢110,000 to Upper West fire service and students
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has donated GH¢100,000 to the Upper West Regional command of the Ghana National Fire Service for fence wall construction and GH¢10,000 plus a laptop to the Nadowli-Kaleo Students Union for administrative operations.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Vice President pledges development support at Sankana's Kalibi festival
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang attended the Kalibi festival in the Sankana Traditional Area and pledged government commitment to easing community burdens through ongoing interventions including road construction and rehabilitation, classroom building with modern facilities, teaching aids provision, and supply of free sanitary pads. The festival, held in the Upper West Region, celebrates Sankana's history of resistance against slave raiders and continues its struggle for roads, healthcare, and dignity.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →