The visit of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, to the Nanung traditional area marked Ghana's 30th democracy anniversary, shedding light on the critical role of traditional leaders in governance.

During the visit, Bagbin emphasized the need for traditional leaders to have a rightful place in the country's governance structure and criticized the constitutional restriction preventing their participation in partisan politics.

He called for community support in prioritizing peace for development and urged backing for presidential candidates from the North, stating it's their turn to lead the country.

Addressing the gathering, the Regent of Bimbilla, through Kpatihi Naa, Natogmah Azindow, appealed to Speaker Bagbin to leverage his position for the restoration of traditional authorities, highlighting the diminished influence of chiefs in their titular roles.

Bagbin acknowledged the importance of traditional leaders in democracy and expressed hope that ongoing constitutional reviews would rectify their exclusion from active partisan politics.

Regent Nyelinbulgu Naa Dassana Andani Yakubu expressed gratitude to Speaker Bagbin for his visit to Nanung, emphasizing the vital role of traditional leaders in the community.