Ghana is set to host more than 300 delegates from over 30 countries for the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty and Values, with the Speaker of Parliament declaring that the gathering will serve as a continental platform to defend Africa's cultural identity, strengthen family systems, and advance coordinated legislative action.

Addressing a pre-conference media briefing in Accra on Monday, June 1, 2026, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, said the conference, scheduled for June 3 to June 6, 2026, at Parliament House, comes at a critical time when African societies are grappling with rapid social, cultural, and ideological changes.

"This Conference is therefore not merely a meeting. It is a declaration. A declaration that Africa will no longer sit and remain mute or stand in silence. A declaration that we shall reclaim, protect, and project our values, not in isolation, but in dignified unity," he stated.

The Speaker noted that Parliament House was selected as the venue after consultations determined that it was better suited to the significance and objectives of the conference than the previously announced venue, Accra Ridge Church.

"Parliament House, a venue that has long stood as a symbol of Ghana's democratic resilience and Pan-African commitment, won the day," he said, explaining that the venue reflects the conference's direct relevance to legislative leadership and policymaking.

The four-day conference will bring together parliamentary speakers and presidents of Parliament, Members of Parliament, policy experts, religious leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and development partners from across Africa and beyond.

According to Speaker Bagbin, discussions will focus on the protection and strengthening of African family systems, preservation of cultural identity, youth development, moral leadership, and the role of parliaments in safeguarding societal values.

Participants will also examine the impact of Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies on families, child protection, and social cohesion.

"Delegates will discuss how African states can safeguard citizens from harmful digital exploitation while leveraging innovation to accelerate education, healthcare, and economic growth," he said.

The Speaker warned that Africa's values are facing increasing pressure from both external and internal forces.

"We are meeting at a moment when African values face a dual assault: the cultural erosion of globalisation on one side, and the painful rise of xenophobia within our own continent on the other.

"When African brothers turn against African brothers, when our children no longer speak their mother tongues, when external ideologies are packaged as universal truths, then Africa must speak with one voice," he added.

He stressed that the conference would provide a platform for meaningful dialogue among African legislatures on preserving and promoting the values that define the continent.

The conference is also expected to conclude work on the Draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values, a document developed through a series of inter-parliamentary conferences held in Entebbe, Uganda, between 2023 and 2025.

The charter seeks to articulate a collective African position on family protection, cultural identity, and national sovereignty.

"It is expected that the conference will produce strong resolutions and renewed continental commitment to policies and legislative frameworks that protect the integrity of the family, uphold national sovereignty, and preserve the moral and cultural foundations of our societies," Alban Bagbin said.

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He expressed confidence in Ghana's readiness to host the event, noting that arrangements covering accommodation, transportation, security, protocol, media coverage, interpretation services, and conference logistics had been completed.

"Parliament House and all designated venues are ready to receive delegates and guests from across Africa and other participating countries," he assured.

Beyond the policy discussions, delegates will be treated to exhibitions, cultural performances, and guided tours of some of Ghana's historic sites to deepen their appreciation of the country's democratic journey, Pan-African heritage, and contribution to Africa's liberation and development.

The Speaker further called on the media to support the conference through accurate and balanced reporting, while inviting Ghanaians and the international community to participate in what he described as a historic gathering.

"Together, let us strengthen the African family, preserve our sovereignty, and uphold the values that define our continent," he said.

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