Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, says the 30th anniversary of Parliamentary Democracy presents an opportunity for Ghanaians to celebrate the myriads of achievements made towards democratic advancement.
“As we take stock of the successes and challenges we have chalked over the last three decades, let us continue to cherish our parliamentary democracy, and work towards building a strong and independent Parliament,” he said.
Dr Forson said this at
the launch of the 30th Anniversary of Ghana’s Parliamentary Democracy, on the theme: “The Fourth Republic: The Journey Thus Far”, chaired by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
Among the dignitaries were Madam Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff and two former Speakers: Mr Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho and Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye.
Dr Forson noted that three decades of continuous parliamentary governance in West Africa was worth celebrating.
It was trite knowledge that the nation had witnessed a couple of interruptions to constitutional governance, with the turning point being the time former President Jerry John Rawlings decided to give democracy a chance in 1992.
Dr Forson said that eventually led to the drafting of the current Constitution – commonly referred to as the 1992 Constitution.
He said the 28th April, 1992 Referendum, which led to adoption of the Constitution had become a major landmark in Ghana’s political history, and that Ghanaians, through the Referendum, agreed to a new form of governance.
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