Speaker of Parliament Hon. Alban Bagbin Honored with Legislative Excellence Award

 

 

The Speaker of Parliament of the
Republic of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been honored
with a Legislative Excellence Award from the Pan-African Regal Influence Summit
2026.

 The award was presented by a
delegation from the KRIF Foundation, organizers of the Pan African summit, led
by Rev. Kennedy Okosun, the Executive Chairman and Convenor of the Summit, in
recognition of the Speaker’s distinguished service, steadfast advocacy for
legislative integrity, enduring contributions to parliamentary democracy and strengthening
of Ghana’s parliament as a pillar of democracy and governance.

 The award also highlights his
historic achievement as the first African Chairperson of the Commonwealth
Parliamentary Association, bringing global recognition to African parliamentary
leadership, his service  in the PAN-
African Parliament of the African Union, advancing   cooperation and collaboration among legislatures,
creating a legacy of a reformer, consensus-builder and champion of
parliamentary excellence whose influence continues to inspire legislators in
Ghana, across Africa and globally.

Present at the ceremony was Ghana’s
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Mr.
Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror–Clerk of Parliament, among other
dignitaries. Accompanying Rev. Okosun were Mrs. Awura Adjoa Okosun, the
Managing Director of Krif Foundation, Victor A. Satur, Rajaab S. Moses, and
Sylvester Babijie. The delegation also presented the official Summit Report and
the draft communiqué adopted at the end of the continental gathering.

 In his acceptance remarks, Speaker
Bagbin expressed appreciation for the honor, describing it as an inspiration to
always do what is right, just and honest in society.

Reflecting on Parliament’s
institutional strength, the Speaker stressed the need for commitment to build
inclusive, fairness and equitable institutions, over strong personalities,
stating that Africa possesses the human and material resources necessary for
transformation but must build resilient systems and principled leadership to
harness them effectively. He outlined institutional reforms undertaken within
Parliament which have strengthened its growing engagement with development
partners to complement national resources.

 He reaffirmed the need for Africa
to speak with one voice in global affairs, stressing that democratic trust,
fairness, justice and inclusive governance remain essential pillars for
progress.

The presentation forms part of
broader engagements by the Regal Influence Summit Secretariat aimed at
promoting leadership excellence, institutional reform and continental unity.