Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Alban S. K. Bagbin has called for reforms in the existing legal framework to protect journalists and uphold the freedom and independence of the media as enshrined in the constitution.
He said his office and the legislature will remain committed to the promotion of free speech as a guarantee means of advancing the democratic credentials chalked under the Fourth Republic.
The Speaker made the call when the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Kati Csaba called on him at his office in Parliament.
He noted that the media has played a critical role in all sectors of the country, serving as the mirror of society.
And further noted that, the role of the media was even more promising for a country like Ghana that thrives on democracy.
“There is the need to support the media some more because the media is so important 
and so valuable that any country that embarks on democratic development, exposes itself to great danger if it doesn’t empower the media to be able to operate freely without hindrances,” he said.
The Speaker also highlighted how he had in the past played a lead role in encouraging the freedom and independence of the media.
The two further held discussions on promoting parliamentary diplomacy, cooperation in the areas of education, health and trade investments between the two countries.
Canadian High Commissioner Csaba commended the Speaker for being an advocate for media freedom, women empowerment and social inclusion.
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“Then you would expect that kind of pressure from your constituents, and when they hear of the common fund they do not ask how much, it is just five percent, what goes to the Assemblies is ninety-five percent”.
In his address, he expressed his happiness for having this market constructed for the people. He said, the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Project (GSCSP) is a five-year World Bank (IDA) funded credit facility from 2019-2023 which is aimed at improving urban management and basic urban service in participating Municipalities.
The Krontihene for Akim Kotoku Traditional Council, Obrempong Gyamfi Saforo Kyere in his closing remarks expressed his support for the government for the good works they are doing and prayed that more projects be brought into their area.
District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sekyere Central Mr. Kwadwo Banahene Bediako also explained that though most of the students have been displaced by the fire, the Assembly is making alternative arrangements to house the affected students.
