Accra, Ghana – Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has been unanimously elected Vice Chairperson of the Forum of African Speakers and Presidents of Legislatures. The election took place during the 2nd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) in Accra, Ghana.
The three-day conference, held from October 25-27 hosted by the Speaker of Parliament of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, brought together parliamentary leaders from across the continent to discuss sustainable solutions to Africa’s shared challenges, including poverty, unemployment, political instability, and climate change.
Anita Among expressed gratitude for her election, emphasizing Africa’s need for unity and cooperation. “With utmost humility, I want to thank my colleagues for their trust in me to serve as the Vice Chairperson of the Forum of African Speakers and Presidents of Legislatures,” she stated.
She added, “Addressing Africa’s challenges requires united efforts and shared solutions. Our focus must shift towards unlocking the potential of our resources and empowering people, rather than remaining dependent on external assistance.”
The newly elected Chairperson of the Forum, Rt. Hon. Bagbin, called on African legislatures to take an active role in advancing the continent’s development agenda. “As representatives of our people, we cannot sit on the fringes. Legislatures must be at the heart of initiatives aimed at solving Africa’s challenges to meet the needs and aspirations of the people we represent,” he said.
Speaker Bagbin further encouraged heads of legislatures to enact policies promoting economic resilience, inclusive growth, and human capital development, ensuring that Africa’s wealth benefits its people.
As Vice Chairperson, Among is expected to play a key role in promoting regional cooperation and driving development initiatives across Africa.
