The Parliament of Ghana on Monday, June 23, welcomed a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini, led by the Speaker of its House of Assembly, Hon. Jabulani Mabuza as part of efforts to deepen inter-parliamentary collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the two nations.

The delegation, which is in Ghana on a benchmarking visit, was received by the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, who highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to advancing democracy, good governance, and accountability.

“Though our nations differ in size and constitutional evolution, our parliaments bear the same responsibility—to serve the people, ensure transparency, and safeguard national interests,” Speaker Bagbin stated.

The Eswatini delegation is expected to study the operations and best practices of Ghana’s Parliamentary Service Board, with a focus on institutional strengthening and legislative efficiency.

The visit is also expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation in capacity-building, legislative reforms, and joint advocacy on continental and global platforms.

Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining democratic governance and amplifying Africa’s voice in international affairs.

His Majesty King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, commenced his four-day state visit to Ghana after touching down on Tuesday, June 24.

He was received by a high-level Ghanaian delegation led by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and Eswatini is anticipated to be signed during his stay in the country.

This afternoon, the King is scheduled to meet with officials at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra before departing for Kumasi later in the day.

In Kumasi, His Majesty will be the distinguished guest of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The itinerary in the Asante capital includes official visits to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and a tour of the historic Manhyia Palace Museum. King Mswati III is also scheduled to address the National House of Chiefs and attend a grand durbar of chiefs organised in his honour at Manhyia Palace.

A royal banquet will be held in Kumasi on Friday evening. On Saturday, the final day of the visit, King Mswati III will join the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at a ceremony at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) before departing from Ghana.

King Mswati III’s visit is expected to significantly strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Ghana and the Kingdom of Eswatini and deepen the historical and cultural links between the Asante Kingdom and the southern African nation.