'Protect Ghanaian family values' - Speaker urges traditional authorities

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which was unanimously passed by parliament.

The Speaker, in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by his aide, Peter Bamfo, at the 2024 Suma Akwantu Kesie Festival at Suma, in the Bono Region, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, noted that the passage of the bill marked a triumph of the country's democratic principles and a reaffirmation of its commitment to upholding traditional values.

Therefore, he called on the traditional leaders to continue advocating for the preservation of the country's true values.

He commended the Suma Traditional Council for its visionary leadership in reimagining the festival as a catalyst for development in the traditional area.

He also praised the Council for establishing an ultramodern social centre in honour of the late Nana Kwadwo Adinkra, who invented the Adinkra symbols.

"The Adinkra Center will serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity, providing invaluable resources for youth training, cultural education, and socio-economic empowerment," Speaker Bagbin said.

The Speaker also called on the people of Suma to support their leaders and ensure the development of the area.