Full List: Meet The Men And Women Leading Parliament’s Key Committees

The 9th Parliament of Ghana has officially constituted its key committees, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance legislative monitoring and governance.

These committees comprise members from both the Majority and Minority sides of the House, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives.

 

The Committee of Selection, chaired by Speaker Alban Bagbin, has played a crucial role in composing the membership of various Standing and Select committees. Some notable appointments include Isaac Adongo, Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, as Chairman of the Finance Committee. Adongo’s expertise in economic and fiscal matters will be invaluable in reviewing the national budget, tax policies, and other critical financial issues.

 

Other key appointments include Abena Osei-Asare as Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), succeeding James Avedzi, the former Member of Parliament for Ketu North. Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng has also been appointed Chairman of the Budget Committee.

 

Additionally, the Appointments Committee, chaired by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor, has been established to vet President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial nominees. This committee comprises seven National Democratic Congress (NDC) and four New Patriotic Party (NPP) members of Parliament.¹

 

The formation of these committees is a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in government.

With their diverse membership and expertise, these committees are well-equipped to provide effective oversight and ensure that the government is working in the best interests of the Ghanaian people.

 

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Below are the names of the leadership for the key committees:

STANDING COMMITTEES

RT. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin – Chairman

 

 

 

 

• PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE
  Bernard Ahiafor – Chairman
  Kwabena Darko Mensah – Ranking

 

 

 

• SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION (chaired by opposition)
  Patrick Boamah – Chairman
  Francis-Xavier Sosu – Ranking

• ASSURANCES COMMITTEE (chaired by opposition)
  Dominic Nitiwul – Chairman
  Bawa Braimah – Ranking

• FINANCE COMMITTEE
  Isaac Adongo – Chairman
  Mohamed Amin Adam – Ranking

• PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE (chaired by opposition)
  Abena Osei Asare – Chairperson
  Samuel Atta-Mills – Ranking

 

 

 

• COMMITTEE ON EFONKNY AND DEVELOPMENT
  Eric Afful – Chairman
  Kojo Oppong Nkrumah – Ranking

• BUDGET COMMITTEE (chaired by opposition)
  Kwaku Kwarteng – Chairman
  Richard Acheampong – Ranking

 

 

 

 

• COMMITTEE ON GENDER, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL WELFARE
  Helen Adjoa Ntoso – Chairperson
  Adelaide Ntim – Ranking

 

 

• CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
  Shaibu Mahama – Chairman
  Kwame Anyimadu Antwi – Ranking

 

 

 

• COMMITTEE ON FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND COCOA AFFAIRS
  Dr. Godfred Seidu Jassaw – Chairman
  Isaac Yaw Opoku – Ranking

 

 

 

 

 

 

• LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
  Collins Dauda – Chairman
  Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong – Ranking

 

 

 

 

 

 

• HEALTH COMMITTEE
  Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane – Chairman
  Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie – Ranking

 

 

 

 

 

• WORKS AND HOUSING
  Vincent Oppong Asamoah – Chairman
  Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah – Ranking

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON CHIEFTAINCY, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIS

Fred Kyei Asamoah – Chairman

Laadi Ayii Ayamba – Ranking

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON SANITATION AND WATER RESOURCES

John Kwabena Oti Bless – Chairman

Stephen Amoah – Ranking

 

 

 

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  Queenstar Sawyer – Chairperson
  Francis Asenso Boakye – Ranking

 

 

 

 

 

• COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
  Abednego Bandim Azumah – Chairman
  Matthew Nyindam – Ranking

 

 

 

 

 

 

• FOREIGN AFFAIRS
  Alfred Okoe Vanderpuye – Chairman
  Samuel Abu Jinapor – Ranking

 

 

• EMPLOYMENT, LABOUR RELATIONS AND PENSIONS
  Joseph Appiah Boateng – Chairman
  Mavis Nkansah Boadu – Ranking

• DEFENCE AND INTERIOR
  James Agalga – Chairman
  John Ntim Fordjour – Ranking

• TRADE, INDUSTRY AND TOURISM
  Alexander Hotordze – Chairman
  Michael Okyere Baafi – Ranking

 

 

 

• ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (chaired by opposition)
  Yaw Frimpong Addo – Chairman
  Prof. Hamza Adam – Ranking

 

 

• EDUCATION
  Peter Nortsu-Kotoe – Chairman
  Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum – Ranking

 

 

 

• YOUTH AND SPORTS
  Henry Norgbey – Chairman
  Vincent Assafuah – Ranking

 

 

 

• ENERGY
  Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah – Chairman
  George Kwame Aboagye – Ranking

 

 

 

 

• ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION
  Isaac Adjei Mensah – Chairman
  Kennedy Osei Nyarko – Ranking

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah – Chairman

Oscar Ofori Larbi -Ranking

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY (chaired by opposition)

Joseph Frimpong – Chairman

Bede Ziedeng – Ranking

 

 

• SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE
  Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings – Chairperson
  Dr. Bryan Acheampong – Ranking

 

 

 

 

 

 

• APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

Bernaed Ahiafor – Chairman

Alexander Afenyo-Markin – Rankin

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON BACK BENCHERS’ BUSINESS (chaired by opposition)

Charles Forson – Chairman

Dan Abdual Latif – Ranking

 

 

COMMITTEE OF PETITIONS (chaired by opposition)

Kwame Appiah Kodua – Chairman

Seidu Haruna – Ranking

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Kweku Ricketts-Hagan  – Chairman

Patricia Appiagyei – Vice Chairman

 

 

 

COMMITTEE PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL AND PRIVATE MOTION

Albert Tetteh Nyakotey –  Chairman

Kingsley Nyarko – Ranking

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS (chaired by opposition)

Ernest Yaw Anim – Chairman

James Agalga – Ranking

 

 

 

 

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