Alban Bagbin Nominated as Speaker of Ghana's Parliament

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has nominated Alban Bagbin as the Speaker of Ghana's 9th Parliament, following consultations with the National Executive and Parliamentary Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Bagbin, who previously served as Speaker of the 8th Parliament, has a long career in public service, including roles as Minority and Majority Leader and MP for Nadowli. Mahama expressed confidence in Bagbin's ability to foster unity and effectively oversee parliamentary operations during a critical period in Ghana's democratic development. The nomination has received support from many Ghanaians on social media, while some critics argue that another candidate, Doe Adjaho, should have been considered. Bagbin will be the second person in Ghana's Fourth Republic to serve as Speaker for two terms, following Justice D. F. Annan. The current 8th Parliament is set to be dissolved on January 6, 2025, ahead of the new parliamentary session.