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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has been appointed to serve on the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL).

In a statement shared via his official X account on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Wetang’ula expressed his honour at being selected for the prestigious role.

The former Bungoma county senator stated that he had been represented by Ugenya Member of Parliament (MP) David Ochieng, at a CoSPAL meeting in Accra, Ghana.

Wetang’ula on his commitment

According to Wetang’ula, Ochieng’ conveyed his gratitude and unwavering commitment to diligently serving the organization.

Formed in 2020, CoSPAL is an initiative aimed at uniting legislative leaders from across the African continent.

“Honoured to have been selected to serve in the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL). I was represented by Ugenya MP Hon. David Ochieng’ who expressed my commitment to serve with diligence. Formed in 2020, CoSPAL’s mission is to unify Africa’s legislative leaders to confront shared challenges across the continent,” Wetang’ula stated.

Honoured to have been selected to serve in the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL).

I was represented by Ugenya MP Hon. David Ochieng’ who expressed my commitment to serve with diligence.

Formed in 2020, CoSPAL’s mission… pic.twitter.com/4iAT77TYLj

— Rt.Hon.Dr.Moses Wetang'ula (@HonWetangula) October 27, 2024

Ochieng’ had revealed in a statement shared via his official X account on Saturday, October 26, 2024, that he was representing Wetang’ula at the event that sought to address the shared challenges facing Africa as a continent.

“The 2nd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) is underway in Accra. Honored to be represent The N. A Speaker, Rt Hon (Dr.) Moses Wetangula at the event that seeks to address the shared challenges facing our continent,” Ocheing stated.

The 2nd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) is underway in Accra.
Honored to be represent The N. A Speaker, Rt Hon (Dr.) Moses Wetangula at the event that seeks to address the shared challenges facing our continent. pic.twitter.com/lGiau3JGKd

— David Ouma Ochieng (@David_Ouma) October 26, 2024

CoSPAL establishment

CoSPAL was established as a platform to facilitate increased deliberation, collaboration, and cooperation between Speakers and Presidents of Parliaments and National Assemblies across Africa to address common challenges, devise joint strategies, and mobilise collective action to advance Africa’s development.

The first General Assembly of CoSPAL was held in May 2022 in Abuja, under the leadership of the then Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Femi Gbajabiamila.

During the meeting, foundation was laid for the convergence of heads of African legislatures on critical issues relating to post-COVID economic recovery and democratic development.

The Parliament of Ghana, under the leadership of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has played host to the 2nd General Assembly of the CoSPAL, which was held from Friday, October 25, 2024, to today Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The event brought together about 120 participants including fifteen (15) Speakers and Presidents of National Legislatures, 30 Deputy Speakers and Presidents, Clerks/Secretary Generals and supporting staff of Parliaments and Assemble Nationales across Africa.