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Speaker Bagbin calls for Pan-African Cooperation to strengthen democracy
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged African nations to unite under Pan-Africanism to enhance democracy, political stability, and development.
Addressing the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire during its First Ordinary Session for the year, the Speaker called on African legislators to work in solidarity to combat terrorism, resolve the numerous conflicts plaguing the West African sub-region and address climate change.
Speaker Bagbin joined five other Speakers of National Parliaments from Senegal, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and the ECOWAS Parliament to grace the session of the host and President of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, H.E. Adama Bictogo.
A gesture to reinforce a shared commitment to strengthening African Unity through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue.
The Speaker was accompanied by his spouse,Madam Linda Ofosuah Oboh, Members of Parliament, including Hon. Habib Iddrisu, Hon. Dorcas Toffey, Hon. Dr Sebastian Sandaare and some staff.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
