The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially opened the 11th Biennial Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association – Africa Region (CHEA-AR) Conference in Accra, 2025. In his keynote address, the Speaker urged Hansard editors across the continent to ensure that their parliamentary reports not only reflect accuracy and neutrality but also embody the true African narrative.
Speaking under the theme “Charting the Future of Hansard: Embracing Technology and Innovation for Enhanced Parliamentary Reporting”, the Speaker emphasized the critical role of Hansard editors in shaping public understanding of parliamentary democracy, calling on them to leverage technology while preserving the continent’s unique parliamentary identity and voice.
