A Thanksgiving service was today held at the Christ The King Church in Accra for the Speaker of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on his successful election to the high office of Speaker.
The service was attended by the two Deputy Speakers of Parliament, Members and Former Members of Parliament, the Clerk to and Staff of Parliament.
The rest were the Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency Hon Dr Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, MP for Wa East Constituency and
the Minority group leader of Parliament Hon Haruna Iddrisu
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress in the 2020 elections Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, represented former President John Dramani Mahama at the Thanksgiving service.
In an appreciation address, Speaker Bagbin recognized God’s favor in the events that led to his election and quoted the popular Christian saying that he who kneels before God can stand before any man.
He pledged to seek God’s face and guidance in all his dealings during the four years he will serve as Speaker of the 8th Parliament.
The main celebrant of service was Father Andrew Nii Lante Campbell.
