Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on parliamentarians to remain steadfast in their beliefs and resist any changes that could undermine their principles.

He emphasised that parliamentarians should have the courage to openly declare their faith, even if it differs from public opinion.

During the inauguration of the International Catholic Legislation Network (ICLN)-Ghana, the Speaker of Parliament urged Catholic MPs, in particular, to stand firm in their faith and diligently fulfill their legislative responsibilities.

“We must stand firm against the winds of change that threaten to erode our principles. We must be vigilant against the voices that seek to silence our faith. We must be bold to proclaim our beliefs even when it is unpopular, but it is a task we must undertake for the sake of our nation, our people, and our souls,” expressnewsghana quoted him as having said.

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference(GCBC), Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between the church, experts and parliamentarians to facilitate debates that will take into consideration the pressing issues that affect the lives of citizens.

“Looking at the events happening all around us shows clearly that all is not well and the peace we seek seems to be eluding us.

“The happenings in South Sudan, Niger and the Sahelian Region to mention but few, demonstrate that the people are disillusioned, disappointed, frustrated and have lost faith, trust and confidence in the governance system of their countries and Ghana is not an exception.

“The Social Teaching has themes or principles which include life and dignity of human care, call to family, community and participation, rights and responsibility, options for the poor and vulnerable, dignity of work and rights of workers, solidarity and care for God’s creation,” he said.

The steering committee of the network is led by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, followed by the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako (Vice Chairman).

The others are Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (Secretary), Techiman North MP; Vincent Oppong Asamoah (Organiser), Dormaa West MP; and Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa.