Speaker nominates members to IPU resolution drafting committee, strengthens bilateral ties at 152nd assembly

The First Deputy Speaker, Benard Ahiafor, has been endorsed to serve as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Resolution Drafting Committee. His appointment places Ghana in a strategic position within the global parliamentary body, where key policy resolutions and international legislative frameworks are shaped.

His endorsement by the members of the African Geopolitical Group was after his nomination by Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament and President of the African Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The nomination reflects Ghana’s active role and growing influence within international parliamentary diplomacy.

Rt. Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin also nominated the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa to the Committee. Both nominations of Mr. Speaker received unanimous endorsement from members of the African Geopolitical Group, reflecting strong confidence in their leadership and contributions. The consensus underscores Africa’s coordinated approach in ensuring representation in key decision-making bodies.

On the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, Türkiye, Rt Hon Bagbin held a series of bilateral meetings with delegations from Australia, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, the Kingdom of Morocco, Qatar, Turkey and Ukraine. These engagements highlight Ghana’s proactive diplomatic outreach and its efforts to build alliances across multiple regions.

The high-level engagements focused on strengthening economic cooperation, enhancing parliamentary diplomacy, and deepening collaboration in key areas including trade, investment, and regional development. Such discussions are critical in fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and supporting Ghana’s economic growth agenda.

Discussions also underscored the importance of African solidarity in addressing shared challenges such as security concerns, economic resilience, and sustainable development. Leaders emphasized the need for coordinated policy approaches and stronger institutional cooperation across the continent.

These engagements reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to fostering strong international partnerships and advancing collective efforts toward peace, stability, and prosperity across Africa and beyond. Observers note that Ghana’s participation in global parliamentary platforms like the IPU continues to enhance its diplomatic profile and influence in international governance.