Accra: Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has formally launched two books aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in parliamentary work and governance. The books, 'Parliamentary Language in Ghana: A Citizen's Guide' and 'Subsidiary Legislature in Ghana: Principles, Practice, and Procedure,' provide valuable insights into parliamentary processes and language.
According to Ghana News Agency, the language of parliament is guided not only by laws and standing orders but also by expressions, traditions, and procedures that shape its relations and decisions, the Speaker said on Thursday at the launch in Parliament House, Accra. Mr Bagbin emphasised the importance of understanding parliamentary language, noting that it had its roots in Latin and was deeply connected to the history and traditions of parliamentary democracy.
He said, 'Parliamentary language is not just English language. it's about understanding the origins and meanings of words and concepts.' The books authored by Mr Benjamin Tachie Antiedu, Esq., are expected to contribute significantly to the intellectual foundation of Ghana's constitutional order, promoting sound research, clarity of expression, and respect for constitutional values.
The Speaker also highlighted the importance of decentralization and empowering local governments to handle development issues, saying, 'The decentralized structures are in place, but they need to be capacitated to effectively handle their responsibilities.'