Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been appointed to the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Task Force working toward a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war.
In a statement signed by Parliament’s Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, the IPU President cited Bagbin’s “integrity, impartiality, and ability to build trust with all parties” as the basis for the appointment.
The Speaker joins seven other distinguished parliamentarians drawn from all six geopolitical groups of the IPU.
The IPU Task Force, set up in March 2022, has held more than thirteen meetings and facilitated missions to Kyiv and Moscow, providing a platform for Ukrainian and Russian lawmakers to engage despite strained diplomatic avenues.
IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong expressed confidence in Bagbin’s contribution, saying, “We are confident that your leadership and experience will enhance the work and impact of the Task Force in its mission to support diplomatic efforts in seeking a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine.”
The statement explained that Bagbin will participate in in-person meetings during IPU Assemblies and join hearings and discussions with both Ukrainian and Russian delegations.
“The ultimate aim,” the release noted, “is to douse the war in Ukraine.” See full statement below;
