Outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hailed Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, for his outstanding leadership during one of the most unprecedented political eras in Ghana's democratic history.
In his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on January 3, 2025, Akufo-Addo reflected on the challenges he faced working with a Parliament that had the slimmest of majorities and a Speaker who represented the opposition party, making their collaboration a unique and complex one. "Mr Speaker, you and I have made history of a kind these past four years, and I must acknowledge the role you played in keeping steady the ship of state and the governance structures of our country," President Akufo-Addo stated.
His comments underscored the significant achievements in governance despite the challenges of a divided Parliament and an opposition Speaker.
The term under review has been historically notable for the tight control of the majority in Parliament, which led to frequent partisan tensions and complex negotiations between the Executive and the Legislature.
