Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin swore in a seven-member executive of the Parliamentary Press Corps to lead the group for the next three years. The new executive members include Simon Agianab as Dean, Stephen Odoi-Larbi as Vice Dean, Kwaku Sakyi-Danso as General Secretary, and Ibrahim Alhassan as Organizing Secretary.
The Speaker reminded the new executives of their roles in disseminating parliamentary-related information to the public, comparing their role to that of MPs championing the interests of their constituents. He stated that “you cannot be a leader and not have followers… likewise, you cannot be a follower and expect to be a leader one day.”
Simon Agianab, the Dean of the PPC, expressed his gratitude to the Speaker for his support. He highlighted the challenges faced by journalists in Parliament and emphasized the need for exercises to ensure reporting.
Dr. Lawrence Kwarteng-Ashia stressed the importance of ethics in journalism, urging members to generate stories that maintain the integrity of Ghana’s Parliament.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the MP for Ahafo Ano North, Eric Nana Agyeman Prempeh, and the MP for Bunkpurugu, Abed-nego Bandin, who supported the Speaker’s call for the new executives to discharge their duties.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
