Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is calling for stronger collaboration between Parliament and the media to restore public trust in democracy and governance. According to the 2024 Afrobarometer data, 73% of Ghanaians prefer democracy, but satisfaction with its performance has dropped to 49%, down from 78% in 2017.
The Speaker emphasized that accountability becomes truly effective when Parliament and the press interact openly, share insights, and constructively challenge each other. He urged MPs to rigorously analyze fiscal documents, interrogate figures, and demand compliance from the Executive.
The Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, also encouraged the media to prioritize issue-based reporting that promotes good governance, transparency, and national development.
This call for collaboration is part of the maiden Public Financial Management (PFM) Media Dialogue, themed “Parliament, The Press and The Purse: Building accountability through dialogue”.
