Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Commonwealth member states, particularly the United Kingdom, to strengthen cooperation in addressing growing glo
The report indicates that speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Commonwealth member states, particularly the United Kingdom, to strengthen cooperation in addressing growing global instability and insecurity.
It further notes that speaking during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Royal College of Defence Studies at Parliament House in Accra, Speaker Bagbin stated the world was experiencing a period of profound uncertainty that demanded collective action among nations with shared values.
“It is only when people enjoy security and stability that development becomes meaningful,” he stated.
He emphasised the importance of countries “bonding and moving together” to find lasting solutions to global challenges, noting that peace and security were prerequisites for sustainable development.
Speaker Bagbin expressed satisfaction that the Commonwealth alliance remained resilient despite current global tensions and geopolitical shifts.
“We are having a different era in which the uncertainties are becoming too profound, and we encourage you to keep moving together,” he urged.
The delegation, made up of senior security experts from nine countries, was led by Sir George Norton.
The team is in Ghana to study security challenges and opportunities while exchanging experiences with Ghanaian institutions and other Commonwealth partners.
The Speaker observed that the timing of the delegation’s global tour reflected the seriousness of the current international security environment and called for stronger collaboration among Commonwealth nations.
“There is no need to split, and we still need to work together. I am happy with the recent experience that Europe seems to be getting closer to Africa than before,” he said.
Referring to the UK’s departure from the European Union, Speaker Bagbin noted that nations should not wait for crises or painful experiences before recognising the value of cooperation.
“We do not need to learn the bitter lesson of the UK exiting the European Union before we work together because we are one and the same people,” he added.
He further stated that greater unity among nations would enable countries to support one another more effectively and promote healthier, longer lives for citizens worldwide.
“We are not here to compete among each other, as we are well endowed because each has his potential if given the right environment to flourish,” he said.
