Alban Bagbin says Ghana needs a third political force
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged the creation of a strong third political force in Ghana, saying it would enhance the country’s democracy by introducing broader political competition.
Speaking at a Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Forum organised by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) on Wednesday, February 18, Bagbin reflected on Ghana’s political journey since the start of the Fourth Republic in 1992.
He recalled attending the first congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cape Coast, noting that the diversity of participants from across the country fostered a strong sense of unity and national belonging.
Bagbin also shared that he had attended congresses of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) upon invitation, where he observed a similar spirit of engagement and inclusiveness.
However, he expressed concern that Ghana’s political space has increasingly been dominated by just two major parties.
“Now, we seem to have only two strong, vibrant, surviving parties,” he said. “For me, I think we need a third force.”
Source: Sekunde FM
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