Speaker Bagbin hails Ambassador Alomatu Osei-Agyeman over UN finance resolution

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has commended Ghana’s Ambassador to Austria, Matilda Alomatu Osei-Agyeman, for her instrumental role in securing the adoption of United Nations Resolution 11/7 on transparency in political party and election campaign financing.

Bagbin acknowledged the Ambassador’s contribution and diplomatic efforts during the Conference of States Parties (CoSP 11) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, held in Doha, Qatar, in December 2025, where the resolution was adopted.

The resolution, co-sponsored by Ghana, Norway, Albania and Mongolia, calls for greater transparency and accountability in the financing of political parties, candidates and electoral campaigns as part of global efforts to strengthen democratic governance and combat corruption.

Speaking at the High-Level Regional Convening on the Financialisation of Politics in Africa, held on July 14, 2026, in Accra, the Speaker highlighted Ghana’s leadership role in pushing for the adoption of the resolution and praised Ambassador Osei-Agyeman for her support and guidance throughout the negotiations in Doha.

He said her diplomatic engagement contributed significantly to Ghana’s success in securing international support for the resolution, describing its adoption as an important milestone in strengthening accountability in political financing.

“The resolution acknowledges an important reality, that corruption and economic crime cannot be effectively addressed without confronting the influence of money in political processes,” Speaker Bagbin said.

“I am elated to have witnessed the concerted efforts of Ghana, together with Norway, Mongolia and Albania, in advancing this landmark resolution,” he added.

Speaker Bagbin continued, “May I take this opportunity to commend the Ghana delegation for the invaluable role they played throughout the negotiation and adoption process. In particular, I wish to single out for special recognition Her Excellency Matilda Alomatu Osei-Agyeman, whose exceptional guidance, diplomatic acumen and steadfast leadership contributed significantly to the successful adoption of the resolution,” he added.

Ambassador Matilda Alomatu Osei-Agyeman, Ghana’s envoy to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna, played a key role in coordinating Ghana’s participation in the CoSP 11 process and advancing the country’s position on political finance transparency.

Resolution 11/7 is expected to provide a framework for countries to strengthen systems that promote openness in political funding, reduce the risk of illicit financial influence and enhance public confidence in democratic institutions.

Ghana’s successful sponsorship of the resolution is seen as a major diplomatic achievement, highlighting the country’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and good governance.