The council is affiliated with: junior graphics Launching an training sequence often known as “Congress and You” aimed toward offering parliamentary training to younger folks throughout the nation.
Launching the occasion in Accra on Tuesday (9 June 2026), the primary Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, stated the initiative was a part of Parliament’s efforts to deepen democratic governance within the nation.
Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Ahuma Jetlolu, stated through the years, the Parliamentary Service via the Public Engagement Division (PED) had undertaken a number of initiatives equivalent to public training programmes, group outreach, social media actions and city corridor conferences to strengthen the connection between the folks and Parliament.
Nevertheless, he stated the general public, particularly kids, remained unfamiliar with how parliament labored and easy methods to successfully interact with democratic establishments.
Mr Jetrol stated ‘Parliament and You’ is among the sensible responses to make parliamentary info extra accessible, comprehensible and out there.
“It is a child-friendly platform for younger folks to essentially perceive Parliament in an attractive, relatable, instructional and enjoyable method,” he stated.
Ato Afful, Managing Director of Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL), stated GCGL continues to help its work as ‘Parliament and You’ by offering info that readers can belief, make knowledgeable choices and set the nationwide agenda.
Majority Chief Mahama Ayariga stated he welcomed all efforts to construct parliamentary democracy and pledged his get together’s help for the initiative, saying there was a have to construct a coalition of residents who would defend parliament and democracy at any time when it was challenged.
Minority Chief Alexander Afenyo-Malkin praised PED’s daring efforts and stated minorities totally supported PED.
Minister of Communications, Digital Know-how and Innovation, Samuel Ngati George, who can be a member of Parliament for the Ningo Plum Social gathering, urged kids to see the initiative as a studying course of and to take it significantly.
He pledged the ministry’s dedication to supporting this effort with computer systems to make sure its success.
