The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged Ghanaians to see politics as a unifying force rather than a source of division, stressing that it should transcend partisan lines and work toward building national cohesion.
He said the true aim of politics is to bring citizens together around shared aspirations, not to create discord.
Mr. Bagbin made these remarks on Monday, August 11, 2025, when he led a delegation of parliamentary leaders to the home of the late Alhaji Mohammed Muniru, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, to commiserate with his family.
Alhaji Muniru was among eight prominent public officials who perished in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, while on their way to Obuasi for an official anti-illegal mining operation.
His burial, alongside that of Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, took place on Sunday, August 10, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
The Speaker said the visit was to honour the memory of the late national security official, who was widely admired for his commitment to public service. He encouraged the bereaved family to draw strength from faith and the legacy Alhaji Muniru left behind.
“Once again, let us in this grief not forget the power of the almighty God; all works for our good, and we will continue to thank him for these precious lives and the service they rendered to us, and we pray they find an eternal good place for them to stay until we meet again,” he said.
Mr. Bagbin described the late Muniru as a selfless leader who rose above political divides in service to the nation. He appealed to political leaders and citizens alike to embrace unity, mutual respect, and cooperation in diversity.
“In the same way, we are also here as leaders so we can add our voice to talk to the people. Whatever differences we have, it is the creation of God; we’re all created differently,” he said, adding that politics should be about harmonising differences for the public good.
“It’s God who created us different. And that is what politics is about—how you get that difference to work together in unity… not to divide us, not to let us hate each other.”
The delegation included Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei, and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor. They also offered condolences and praised the late Muniru’s dedication to the country.
The Speaker’s call comes as the nation continues to mourn the loss of distinguished leaders, whose service, he said, should inspire a renewed commitment to unity and shared purpose.
Source: Alfred Ayidzoe
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