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  Mrs. Bamford-Addo is Ghana's Speaker of Parliament
Audrey Micah, Ghanadot

Accra, Jan 7, Ghanadot - Ghana has confirmed the appointment of her first ever woman Speaker of Parliament, Justice Mrs Joyce Bamford-Addo, a retired Supreme Court judge.

Also appointed to leadership positions of the august house are Honourable Doe Adjaho, MP for Avenor Ave as First Deputy Speaker, and Professor Mike Ocquaye, MP for Dome Kwabenya, who is now Second Deputy Speaker.

Chief Justice, Mrs Georgina Wood, administered official oaths to induct the new Speaker, described in preceding biographies as a gentle, studious and firm advocate of justice and fairness, into office.

The Speaker, in brief statements, committed to the promulgation of laws that will see Ghana and her people, a better nation.

"I am greatful to the honourable members elect of this house for accepting my nomination, in honourabily accepting this position, I hope I can rely on the co-operation of all members in spearing the affairs of this house.

"Our common aim ist to make laws which are just, beneficial and will lead to the betterment of our nation and its peole. It is my hope that we together will uphod the law and work towards building a better nation for all".

"I on my side will bring the huge worlds of experience which I have gathered over the years in my public life to my new role".

Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Member of Parliament for Nadowli West, is Majority Leader while MP for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu is Minority Leader.


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