The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has appealed to the Executive to release a parcel of land close to the State House (Ghana) for the construction of a permanent Parliament House.
Speaking at the launch of Parliament’s 2026–2030 Corporate Strategic Plan on Thursday, Mr Bagbin said a formal request has already been submitted to the Executive, stressing that it is inappropriate for an independent arm of government to continue operating as a tenant within the State House complex.
He explained that existing infrastructure limitations are affecting the efficiency of parliamentary work, particularly during critical decision-making processes. As part of efforts to improve operations, he disclosed that Parliament is currently piloting an electronic voting system to ease challenges during votes in the House.
Mr Bagbin said although some efforts have been made to modernise existing facilities, the current setup remains inadequate and does not meet the long-term needs of the Legislature. He also noted that access to some facilities within the State House complex, including the banquet hall, is subject to payment.
The renewed call for a permanent parliamentary complex revives a long-standing debate following a 2019 proposal by the then New Patriotic Party government to construct a new chamber, a move that was later suspended after public opposition.