The Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has called for the development of a strong third political bloc in Ghana, arguing that broader competition would strengthen the country’s democratic culture.
He made the remarks on Wednesday, February 18, during a Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Forum organised by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA).
Reflecting on Ghana’s political evolution since the start of the Fourth Republic in 1992, Bagbin recounted his participation in the maiden congress of the National Democratic Congress in Cape Coast, highlighting how the gathering brought together people from diverse backgrounds, fostering national unity.
He noted that he had also attended congresses of the New Patriotic Party upon invitation, where he observed a similar atmosphere of inclusion and engagement.
Despite these experiences, the Speaker expressed concern over the dominance of two major parties in Ghana’s political landscape.
“Now, we seem to have only two strong, vibrant, surviving parties,” he said. “For me, I think we need a third force.”
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