By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin hosted his counterpart from the Kingdom of Eswatini House of Assembly, Jabulani Mabuza, today, Tuesday, June 23, 2025, in Accra, Ghana.
Speaker Mabuza’s visit to Ghana forms part of a benchmarking visit aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
The Speaker of the Kingdom of Eswatini House of Assembly and his delegation were officially received in Ghana’s Parliament by the Rt. Hon. Bagbin.
Speaker Bagbin, in his address, welcomed Speaker Mabuza’s visit as an important step toward fostering mutual growth in democratic governance and legislative efficiency.
“Though our nations differ in size and constitutional evolution, our parliaments bear the same responsibility to serve the people, ensure transparency, and safeguard national interests,” Speaker Bagbin said.
The visit, according to the delegation from Eswatini, forms part of broader efforts to deepen collaboration and exchange of knowledge between the two legislative Houses, with a specific focus on studying the operations of Ghana’s Parliamentary Service Board.
The Eswatini delegation is expected to examine best practices that could support institutional strengthening, legislative reforms, and operational improvements in their parliamentary processes.
Beyond technical learning, both delegations used the occasion to reaffirm a shared commitment to democratic principles, good governance, and accountability.
They also pledged to explore avenues for joint advocacy on continental and global issues affecting Africa.
The benchmarking mission is expected to result in a strengthened partnership between the two legislative bodies and open up opportunities for future cooperation in training, policy development, and parliamentary diplomacy.
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