Ghana Parliament partners Junior Graphic for youth education series

Ghana's Parliament has launched a new educational initiative, ‘Parliament and You,’ in partnership with Junior Graphic. The series aims to deepen parliamentary education for young citizens nationwide, fostering a stronger understanding of democratic governance.

Launching the program in Accra on June 9, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor stated that the initiative is part of Parliament's broader efforts to enhance democratic participation. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Clerk to Parliament, noted that while Parliamentary Services has conducted various outreach programs, many citizens, especially children, remain unfamiliar with parliamentary functions and effective engagement with democratic institutions.

Djietror described ‘Parliament and You’ as a practical response to make parliamentary information more accessible and understandable. "It is a child-friendly platform for young people to gain a practical understanding of parliament in a way that is engaging, relatable, educational and enjoyable," he said. Ato Afful, Managing Director of Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL), affirmed the company's commitment to supporting such initiatives with reliable information.

Both the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, pledged their respective sides' support for the initiative. Ayariga highlighted the need to cultivate citizens who would actively defend Parliament and democracy. Afenyo-Markin commended the Public Engagements Department (PED) for the initiative. Additionally, the Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, urged children to take the learning process seriously and pledged the ministry's support with computers to ensure the program's success.

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It is a child-friendly platform for young people to gain a practical understanding of parliament in a way that is engaging, relatable, educational and enjoyable.