Show your effectiveness at Committee levels not the drama of plenary – Bagbin tells new MPs
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has advised new Members of Parliament to show effectiveness at their committee level rather than display visibility by being caught up in headlines and the drama of plenary.
Alban Bagbin underscored that effective legislation is achieved by showing discipline, presence, preparation, and respect for parliamentary procedure.
Addressing MPs on Tuesday, May 27 after the House has resumed from recess, he said new MPs will be able to sharpen their legislation, enforce their oversight duties and execute the real work of Parliament when they commit to activities at their various committee level rather than “mistake noise for impact.”
“To our newer colleagues, let me speak without any equivocation. It is easy to be caught up in the visibility of the chamber: the cameras, the headlines, the drama of plenary. But the real test of your effectiveness lies backstage, in your committee work. It is in committee rooms, away from the spotlight, that legislation is sharpened, oversight is enforced, and the real work of Parliament is executed. Committee participation is foundational to all we do here,” he advised.
Bagbin encouraged the new Legislators to be actively involved in the work of the House with “focus and humility, learn the rules, join the debates, attend Committees meetings and ask the hard questions.”
He added: “Speak up for your constituents. And do not mistake noise for impact. The real work will not always make the news headlines, but it will always make a difference.”
Alban Bagbin further warned Members of Parliament who may misconduct themselves in the course of their duties.
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