During the March 4, 2025, session of Parliament, Speaker Alban Bagbin issued a firm reminder to members about the significance of proper conduct within the House.

He emphasised that sitting in the Speaker’s seat is not a trivial matter and should be treated with the utmost respect.

According to Speaker Bagbin, the responsibilities and stature associated with the Speaker’s chair are not the same as those of other members of Parliament.

He urged MPs to revisit the Constitution to better understand the role and duties of the Speaker.

“This is not something within your discretion or powers; it falls under the jurisdiction of the presiding officer, particularly the Speaker. Refer to the Constitution and the standing orders, they recognize only one person as the Speaker. The others are Deputy Speakers and Chairs. In the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speakers, one of you may chair the session. Many of you in Parliament will attest to the fact that sitting in this chair is not the same as sitting in yours,” he stated.

To reinforce his point, Bagbin referenced the experience of former Member of Parliament for Adansi-Asokwa, KT Hammond, who once had the opportunity to serve as Speaker for a day.

Bagbin recounted that KT Hammond admitted to feeling different after sitting in the Speaker’s chair, highlighting that this is exactly how he himself feels when occupying the seat.

He stressed that the role of the Speaker demands neutrality and impartiality at all times.

“One day, I invited the former Member of Parliament, Honourable KT Hammond, to chair a session. Afterwards, he confessed that when he sat in the Speaker’s chair, everything felt different. That is exactly how we feel when we sit here. You don’t just have to be neutral, you must strive to be impartial in everything you do,” he explained.

“Whether people like it or not, once you are confident that you have exercised your discretion impartially, you will receive blessings from God,” Bagbin added.

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