{"id":11474,"date":"2025-06-30T08:48:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=11474"},"modified":"2025-06-30T08:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:48:01","slug":"speaker-hails-nigers-consultative-council-as-beacon-of-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=11474","title":{"rendered":"Speaker hails Niger\u2019s consultative council as beacon of renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has lauded the inauguration of Niger\u2019s Consultative Council for Rebuilding as a bold stride towards inclusive governance and regional rejuvenation.<\/p>\n

Delivering a keynote address at the weekend ceremony in Niamey, Mr. Bagbin pledged Ghana\u2019s unwavering support for Niger\u2019s quest to reshape its governance architecture through national dialogue and grassroots involvement.<\/p>\n

Addressing the distinguished audience that included Niger\u2019s Prime Minister, H.E. Mahama Lamine Zeini; the President of the Consultative Council, Dr Mamoudu Harouna Djingarey; ministers of state; traditional and spiritual leaders; diplomats; and media stakeholders; Mr. Bagbin congratulated the people of Niger on what he termed \u201ca significant milestone\u201d in the pursuit of people-led nation-building.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and the brotherly people of Ghana, I extend warmest congratulations to our dear brothers and sisters of Niger,\u201d the Speaker declared. \u201cThis council stands as a true symbol of unity<\/p>\n

and a profound expression of your people’s aspiration for participatory governance.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Mr. Bagbin, who was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Chairperson of Ghana\u2019s Parliamentary Committee on Security and Intelligence, emphasised that Niger\u2019s new council mirrors Ghana\u2019s historical path under the leadership of the late President Jerry John Rawlings.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s transition to constitutional democracy in the early 1990s was shaped by a similar consultative process, engaging all strata of society.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the regional dimension of Niger\u2019s transformation, the Speaker reiterated Ghana\u2019s solidarity with member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in the collective fight against terrorism, underdevelopment, and disunity.<\/p>\n

He conveyed President Mahama\u2019s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and technical cooperation, noting the appointment of a Special Envoy to the AES bloc as a strategic gesture of support.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur historical and blood ties demand that we work together to defeat terrorism and enhance trade. Ghana identifies with the sacrifices and resilience of the people of Niger,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In a notable gesture of cross-learning, Speaker Bagbin invited Niger\u2019s Consultative Council to observe Ghana\u2019s ongoing constitutional review process.<\/p>\n

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He underscored that sustainable reform is rooted not in imposition but in the collective wisdom of diverse voices, reflecting shared experiences and future aspirations.<\/p>\n

\u201cLasting reforms emerge not from isolation but from inclusive conversations,\u201d he noted, hailing Niger\u2019s national dialogue as \u201ca beautiful example\u201d of the democratic ethos that West Africa must uphold.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Drawing from his 33 years of experience in Ghana\u2019s legislature, Mr. Bagbin offered words of counsel to the council\u2019s newly inaugurated members.<\/p>\n

He urged them to lead with integrity, justice and a sense of duty to the wider Sahel region\u2019s youth and future generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou bear not only the hopes of millions of Nigeriens but also the dreams of the sub-region. Let your deliberations be guided by wisdom, your decisions by justice, and your actions by the common good.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Concluding with a poetic appeal to shared destiny, Speaker Bagbin reaffirmed Ghana\u2019s readiness to accompany Niger on its journey of refoundation.<\/p>\n

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He expressed confidence that the Council would serve as a model for inclusive state-building, setting a precedent for other African nations navigating the path to renewal.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay this Consultative Council serve as a beacon of hope\u2014not only for Niger, but for our entire continent,\u201d he declared. \u201cThrough dialogue, shared purpose and mutual coexistence, we can build institutions that truly serve our people and secure a brighter future.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The ceremony closed with Mr. Bagbin\u2019s stirring invocation of African unity, blessing not only Niger and Ghana but also Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and the enduring bonds of fraternity among West African nations.<\/p>\n

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