Parliament Celebrates 30 Years of Uninterrupted Parliamentary Democracy In Ghana
These activities will be celebrated in four regional zones, beginning with the Northern Zone namely Wa,Tamale and Bolgatanga, and will include Mock Parliament, Public Forum and Peace Walk.
Freeman Koryekpor 
This year marks thirty years of uninterrupted parliamentary democracy, To commemorate this significant milestone, series of activities have been earmarked throughout the year under the auspices of the Speaker of the Eighth Parliament, Right Honorable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
These activities will be celebrated in four regional zones, beginning with the Northern Zone namely Wa,Tamale and Bolgatanga, and will include Mock Parliament, Public Forum and Peace Walk.
These activities aim to foster civic engagement and enhance public awareness of parliamentary democracy.
The commemoration, themed "Thirty years of Parliamentary democracy under the Fourth Republic: The Journey thus far," will provide an opportunity for Parliament and Ghanaians to reflect on Parliament's achievements, acknowledge challenges, and recommit to the principles of democracy, justice, and equality that have guided the nation over the years.
To kick start the celebrations, three key programmes will be held in the Northern Zone;
A Mock Parliament in Wa in the Upper West Region on Thursday 15th June, 2023 at the Regional Library Complex. The Mock Parliament will bring together five selected Tertiary Education Institutions in the Northern zone.
A public forum will also at Tamale in the Northern Region at the University of Development Studies (UDS) campus on Friday the 16 th of June, 2023.
A peace walk and sporting activities will also take place at Bolgatanga in the
Upper East Region on Saturday the 17th of June 2023 to climax the activities.
The converging point for this event will be the Regional Coordinating Council in Bolgatanga,
Ghana's 30th anniversary of parliamentary democracy is a significant milestone for the country and a testament to its commitment to democratic governance.
It also serves as a reminder of the progress made in the past three decades and the need to continue to strengthen democratic institutions and processes.
Furthermore, a television broadcast will showcase the parliamentary journey thus far, with particular emphasis on the pivotal role and significant contributions of women in the history of Parliament.
The Rt. Honourable Speaker will call on key traditional rulers in the zone during the period of celebrations. Parliament encourages all Ghanaians to actively participate in the 30th anniversary.
As we reflect on the past and forge ahead, let us strengthen our resolve to preserve and enhance Ghana's parliamentary democracy, safeguarding it for generations to
