Accra: The Wa Diocese of the Catholic Church has honoured Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, for his 'enduring legacy as a leader, rooted in wisdom and service.' A statement signed by Mr David Sebastian Damoah, the Director, Media Relations Department, and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday said.
According to Ghana News Agency, Bishop Francis Bomansaan, M.Afr., praised the Speaker's exceptional statesmanship and passion for the underprivileged, stating that 'Upper West and Ghana are privileged to have a selfless servant leader and virtuous Catholic as Speaker of Parliament.' The statement further highlighted a citation presented to the Speaker, describing him as 'a paragon of humility, service, love, and integrity. a towering figure whose honesty is a light leading the world out of darkness.'
In response, Bagbin expressed gratitude, acknowledging the Catholic Church's significant role in Ghana's development, particularly in underprivileged regions such as Upper West. He remarked, 'The Catholic Church is very instrumental in the development of Ghana, especially underprivileged regions such as Upper West. The Church is the foundation stone of development in Northern Ghana.'
The statement also noted that the Speaker pledged Parliament's continued support for the Church's initiatives, adding, 'We will continue to support the laudable initiatives of all religious bodies and organizations in the country.'