Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, says Ghana’s Parliament is steadily becoming one of the most transparent legislatures on the African continent, pointing to reforms aimed at bringing parliamentary proceedings closer to the public.

According to him, Ghana currently ranks as the second most open parliament in Africa, with efforts underway to further improve public access and accountability through live broadcasts and expanded media engagement.

Speaking at a Leadership Media Briefing on Friday, May 22, 2026, after Parliament resumed sitting, Ayariga said the country’s legislature had made significant strides in opening up its work to citizens.

“In Africa, we are one of the most open Parliaments. In fact, we are number two in Africa. I believe that our aspiration is that we become number one in Africa,” he said.

He explained that Ghana’s parliamentary structure had played a role in the rankings, noting that comparisons are sometimes made between countries with unicameral and bicameral legislatures.

“There is an issue whether we should be put in the category of those who practice the bicameral parliament. We have a unicameral Parliament. But they have number one, and we followed,” he said.

Ayariga also highlighted the growing visibility of parliamentary work through live television coverage, saying the move has improved transparency and public participation in governance.

“Now that we have live television broadcasting of our proceedings, in the next rating they might probably review that and Ghana may climb to the top as a parliament,” he said.

His remarks come at a time when Parliament is increasing efforts to strengthen public trust and make legislative processes more accessible to ordinary Ghanaians through digital platforms and broader media coverage.

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