Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for deeper collaboration between the Church and the Legislature in promoting discipline, ethical values, and social cohesion as Ghana confronts rising national challenges.
Speaking when leaders of the Pan-African Clergy Council paid a courtesy call on him, the Speaker commended the Council for its continued contribution to national development and urged faith-based institutions to work closely with Parliament to strengthen moral standards.
He warned of growing lawlessness and social decay, citing the destructive effects of illegal mining and the erosion of values in public life.
“We cannot build a safe and prosperous society without discipline and strong moral foundations. Parliament and the Church must therefore complement one another to restore values in our communities,” he stressed.
Speaker Bagbin further revealed that the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, has been reintroduced in the current Parliament after lapsing with the 8th Legislature. He said the bipartisan bill is expected to be passed early next year.
He also unveiled a new National Integrity Award Scheme to honour individuals who demonstrate exemplary ethics and to help expose misconduct undermining the credibility of Parliament.
Leadership of the Pan-African Clergy Council appealed to Parliament to intensify its fight against corruption, illegal mining, and other social vices, pledging to support initiatives aimed at safeguarding national values.
