General News of Tuesday, 17 January 2017Source: Citifmonline.comUS Ambassador commits to good governance in GhanaUnited States Ambassador to Ghana, Robert JacksonThe US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson, has expressed his readiness to work with Ghana’s parliament to promote good governance in the country. The Ambassador made the remark when he paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye on Friday. Robert Jackson said he will collaborate with parliament to undertake key governance roles that include the passing of key government bills into laws. The Ambassador had earlier assured Ghanaians that America will continue to support a prosperous and democratic Ghana under the leadership of Donald Trump. In a recent media interview ahead of Ghana’s elections, he called for authority and power to be given to Ghana’s parliament to enable it demand accountability from the Executive.

Source: GhanaWeb January 17, 2017 15:15 UTC