The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, made a bold statement regarding his perspective on life, death, and leadership.
Speaker Bagbin, who is known for his forthrightness, shared that he does not fear death and expressed his belief that, ultimately, every individual must confront their mortality alone.
“At the end of the day, when I am going to account for my life, no one will do that with me, I will be alone,” Bagbin said, reflecting on the solitary nature of one’s final moments.
He added, “I have no problem with dying… But you will come after that, and you will come and meet me there. I will tell you what seniority means,” his words carrying a mix of humor and serious reflection.
Bagbin’s comments came during a media interaction centred on the ongoing controversy over vacant seats in Parliament.
Nonetheless, he emphasized the need for Ghanaians to “wake up” and move beyond passivity in their civic duties, urging a collective focus on accountability and national progress.
“Ghanaians are now spectators rather than citizens. I think we have to wake up,” he said.
Additionally, on a personal note, Bagbin expressed his contentment with his position, insisting that he holds no personal ambition to remain in power indefinitely.
“I don’t have any evil or ambition,” he remarked, noting that his role as Speaker comes with a deep sense of responsibility.
“Even if it’s honourable Bagbin, I can assure you that I can go and relax. I don’t have any problem at all. Once I sit here [as speaker], I take the decisions. I’m responsible…,” he stated.