Speaker Alban Bagbin Asks for Wisdom as he thanks God in Church

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed gratitude to God for the honour done him in his election into the three most important positions in the country. He has asked for wisdom in service to God and country.

He said he is humbled to be part of Ghana’s leadership during this crucial times of the country’s history and feels a huge challenge on his shoulders as Speaker.

Mr Bagbin said he considers himself “a mere vessel in the creative hands of God to do good according to his guidance and direction” and has therefore called on all and sundry to pray and support him in this journey.

The Speaker was speaking during a thanksgiving Mass held in his honour at the Christ the King Catholic Church,  Accra on Monday morning.

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He admonished Ghanaians to commit to making a greater difference in the affairs of the Nation.

Mr Bagbin who until his election was Ghana’s longest serving Member of Parliament was hopeful that the good Lord who begun a good thing in him, will surely accomplish it.

The mass was attended by spouse of the Speaker, First and Second Deputy Speakers, Joseph Osei-Owusu and Andrew Amoako Asiamah, Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, Old and current Members of Parliament, Clerk-to-Parliament and Staff of Parliament.

Others include Running Mate to former President John Dramani Mahama for the 2020 election, Prof Jane Nana Opoku Agyeman, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), party members, family members of the Speaker and other well wishers.

The thanksgiving Mass was presided over by Rev Fr Andrew Campbell.