Parliament Commission New Supplementary Office Complex to Enhance Democratic Governance

By:Yesmeen Abubakar Tetteh.

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has inaugurated the new Supplementary Office Complex, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering parliamentary services and enhancing democratic governance in Ghana.

The facility was officially unveiled on October 29, and it is designed to strengthen Parliament’s operational capacity, particularly in oversight and legislative duties that serve the interests of the public.

Addressing attendees at the inauguration ceremony, Speaker Bagbin highlighted Parliament’s pivotal role in the democratic framework of the country.

He remarked, “Any democracy anywhere is as good as its Parliament. If the people are to benefit from democratic governments, it is the Parliament, which is the mirror of democracy, that should be the focus that should be strengthened.”

Emphasizing that the responsibility of strengthening Parliament lies not just with lawmakers but with all citizens, Bagbin called on Ghanaians to actively support the institution’s mandate.

He stated, “Strengthening Parliament is not just the duty of Parliament, but of everybody. We have to work together to ensure that our people don’t suffer and struggle to elect us in vain.”

The Speaker underscored that Parliament holds the exclusive function of oversight, which is critical for ensuring that resources, rights, and responsibilities are effectively applied for the benefit of all citizens.