Accra, Feb. 12, – Ghana's Parliament has rolled out its Corporate Strategic Plan (2026-2030), a detailed framework to boost operational efficiency, oversight functions, and service to the public.
"The strategic plan envisions an inclusive and proactive Parliament grounded in constitutional principles, guided by evidence-based decision-making," Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, stated at Thursday's launch in Parliament House.
He outlined five core pillars: legislative management, parliamentary oversight and accountability, representation, diplomacy, and support services. "Our particular focus is on strengthening parliamentary democracy, enhancing transparency, and accountability," he stressed.
The Speaker called on citizens to demand leader accountability, noting, "Good governance is not just a giving," and "It's the vigilance of all that keeps the politician behaving well."
Mr. Bagbin credited broad stakeholder input, including civil society and partners, calling it "truly an ambitious strategic plan" admired by other parliaments – but success hinges on execution.
First Deputy Speaker and Steering Committee Chairman Mr. Bernard Ahiafor said the blueprint aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), African Union Agenda 2063, and Ghana's development vision. It features an institutional review of past gains, reaffirming core vision, mission, and values.
He detailed outcome-focused initiatives like bolstering legislative review and impact analysis, MP skills-building, evidence-driven laws, and sharper scrutiny of policies, programs, and spending – shifting to a program-based model for clearer tracking and links to big-picture aims.
Steering Committee members included Madam Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui (NDC, Awutu Senya West), Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (NPP, Ofoase-Ayirebi), Mr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo (NDC, Wa Central), Mr. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu (NDC, Ho Central), and Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah (NDC, Ho West).
Deputy Minority Leader Mrs. Patricia Appiagyei vowed her caucus's backing for rollout. Majority Leader Mr. Mahama Ayariga hailed the citizen-informed plan and pledged Majority Caucus support. "This document is for making sure that the members that come here perform the critical role of passing the best legislation, advocating their constituencies, and holding other institutions accountable," he said.
GHBUSS
February 12, 2026
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