- The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged all interested parties to work together to develop a national policy that would designate a regional tongue as the nation’s official language.
- He asserted that no society develops with the language of another society and referred to Ghana’s present official tongue, English, as another man’s language.
- Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Bagbin, has emphasized the need for the country to adopt a unique national identity to foster cordial relationships among citizens and accelerate growth.
- He cited the Arabs’ adoption of Swahili as an example of how the Arabs have achieved development due to their official language. Bagbin also urged Ghana to take inspiration from East and South Africa, who adopted Swahili as their official language and used a local language as the official language.
- This would promote inclusiveness and participation in the country’s quest for sustainable growth. He also emphasized the need to re-evaluate and re-strategize certain aspects of the country’s democratic principles for its continuous sustenance.
- He also emphasized the importance of involving traditional authorities more in the governance process, as they are the custodians of the land. Nana Kobena Nketsia V praised Speaker Bagbin for his efforts to engage with stakeholders to consolidate and promote democracy in the country.
