Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin
Also known as: Mr Bagbin · Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin · Alban S.K. Bagbin · Mr. Bagbin · Speaker of Parliament Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin · Speaker Alban S.K. Bagbin
Speaker of Ghana's Parliament who presides over legislative affairs and engages in domestic governance initiatives and international parliamentary relations.
Some school children at the event The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated the need for greater youth participation in governance and decision-making processes, stressing that no society can be truly democratic if the voices of young people and oth …
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is set to deliver a keynote lecture as part of the 150th-anniversary celebration of the Supreme Court of Ghana. …
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called for stronger collaboration between Parliament and the Judiciary to deepen mutual understanding of legislative and judicial processes as Ghana’s Supreme Court marks 150 years of existence. …
In a homecoming that mixed politics with purpose, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin returned to Nadowli-Kaleo with two initiatives for pupils: 16,584 brand-new school uniforms and two six-unit classroom blocks with full ancillary facilities at Naro and Guree. …
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman of English Premier League (EPL) side, Sunderland AFC, on Wednesday led a delegation to call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in Accra. …
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, broke ground in Wa on Saturday, June 6, for the construction of a new conference hall at the Wa Naa’s Palace, declaring that work would begin immediately rather than after another round of paperwork. …
Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill sponsor rejects speaker's reconsideration request
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… t of the consideration of the bill.” Dr Opoku-Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, said he had been surprised by developments surrounding the legislation and the concerns publicly expressed by both President John Dramani Mahama and Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin …
… These extensive amendments betray principle, expose the political insincerity of the NDC’s earlier posture, and affirm that the NDC cannot be trusted.” Bagbin in the Crosshairs The statement also takes pointed aim at Speaker Alban S.K. …
Speaker Bagbin, through First Deputy Speaker Ahiafor, stated that Parliament must create meaningful opportunities for young people and underrepresented groups to engage in democratic processes and contribute to national development. The statement was made at the launch of the "Parliament & You" Educational Series, aimed at promoting civic education among children and helping them understand Parliament and governance.
Speaker Bagbin, through First Deputy Speaker Ahiafor, stated that Parliament must create meaningful opportunities for young people and underrepresented groups to engage in democratic processes and contribute to national development. The statement was made at the launch of the "Parliament & You" Educational Series, aimed at promoting civic education among children and helping them understand Parliament and governance.
The Speaker of Parliament will deliver a keynote lecture on July 23, 2026, as part of Ghana's Supreme Court's 150th-anniversary celebration, which runs from July 2–31, 2026, and will include lectures, legal outreach, health walks, and a moot court.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called for stronger collaboration between Parliament and the Judiciary to deepen mutual understanding of legislative and judicial processes as Ghana's Supreme Court marks 150 years of existence. He proposed that anniversary activities should extend to regional capitals so citizens feel part of the celebration.
President Mahama faces a constitutional choice to assent to or return the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 to Parliament. Legal experts note that Article 106 of the Constitution may provide grounds for the President to return the bill based on alleged procedural irregularities, though these claims remain contested.
Parliament is expected to transmit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 to President Mahama for assent this month. The President may invoke Articles 106 and 108 of the 1992 Constitution to return the bill to Parliament, citing unresolved procedural questions and concerns about whether constitutional and parliamentary procedures were properly followed during its consideration.
Speaker Alban Bagbin donated 16,584 school uniforms and commissioned two six-unit classroom blocks with ancillary facilities at Naro and Guree in his constituency. He defended school uniforms as a tool for instilling responsibility and conduct among students and teachers.
Sunderland AFC Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus led a delegation to meet Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, reciprocating the Speaker's earlier visit to the club. The visit marks a strategic partnership for an annual Democracy Cup match and builds on a long-standing relationship between the club and Ghana, which has featured Ghanaian players including Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, and John Mensah.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin performed a sod-cutting ceremony in Wa on June 6 for construction of a new conference hall at the Wa Naa's Palace and the Shea Park Industrial Resource Hub Phase One, describing it as a transgenerational project that will preserve the palace's historical Sudanese architectural style.
Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, the 2024 NPP Vice-Presidential Candidate and former MP for Manhyia South, has called on Parliament to re-engage and reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, citing the need for broader consensus and to address concerns raised by House leadership over the circumstances of its passage.
Ghana's NPP Minority Caucus has criticized the NDC administration for what it calls political insincerity on the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, accusing the ruling party of reversing its previous opposition to amendments when it was in opposition.
Ghana's parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed unanimously by the 8th Parliament in 2024, to be reintroduced in its original form and sent to President John Mahama for assent, accusing the governing NDC of abandoning a position it championed while in opposition.
The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana says the final version of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill removed accountability clauses that would have allowed prosecution of wealthy financiers and international entities funding LGBTQI-related activities, rendering the law ineffective.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has condemned external pressure on African countries to alter their laws and cultural values as a condition for receiving development assistance and international cooperation, arguing that conditioning aid on changes to domestic laws violates the principle of sovereign equality enshrined in the UN Charter.
The Director of Communications for the Movement for Change has called for the removal of Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin over his decision to seek reconsideration of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill following its passage by Parliament on May 29. Mr Solomon Owusu argued that the Speaker's actions undermined Parliament's authority and that the First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor had exercised the same constitutional authority when presiding over the bill's consideration.
Speaker Bagbin told delegates at the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty, and Values in Accra that the family is the foundation of national sovereignty and that laws must reflect African values. He criticized the trend of tying development aid and trade deals to legal frameworks alien to African societies, arguing it violates principles of sovereign equality.
Speaker Bagbin has suspended parliamentary sittings for three days to host an African parliamentary conference in the chamber focused on LGBTQ-related issues and what organisers describe as external influence on African family values. The suspension comes as Ghana's Parliament recently passed its own anti-LGBTQ bill, contributing to heightened legislative activity on the issue across parts of Africa.
Ghana's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has disowned a viral social media post criticizing the country's anti-gay bill as making people's existence a crime, claiming his account was compromised. However, Joy Online notes that Afenyo-Markin has made similar statements on record in a TV3 interview and in Parliament, including saying he does not think people should go to jail for their sexual orientation.
Speaker Alban Bagbin expressed displeasure with Parliament for passing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values (Anti-LGBTQ+) bill into law during his absence, stating he would enforce strict discipline and calling on the House to take its business more seriously given its impact on constituents.
Ghana's Parliament Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has agreed to convene African parliamentary leaders at the 10th GITFiC Annual Meeting in Accra in October 2026, which will focus on a third Global Debt Initiative meeting and the second AfCFTA Tertiary Students' Congress. The Speaker reaffirmed support for GITFiC's work on debt management, sustainability, and cancellation for Africa and the Global South.
MP Samuel Nartey George expressed relief after Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which criminalises LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy. He credited Parliament's Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin with playing a decisive role in advancing the legislation through the House.
The Ghana Centre for Religion and Public Life has petitioned President Mahama, claiming exclusion from stakeholder consultations on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, arguing the process denied some organisations fair hearing despite the Speaker confirming public hearings and engagements were completed.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged Commonwealth member states, particularly the UK, to strengthen cooperation in addressing global instability and insecurity, stating that security and stability are prerequisites for development.
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin assured the public that the House will handle the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 in a manner that is "just, pragmatic, and consensual," emphasizing that Parliament does not decree laws but passes those acceptable to the people. He urged the relevant committee to present its report before the end of the current parliamentary session and called for a process that builds consensus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.