Parliament announces leadership for key committees
Parliament has officially appointed leaders for several key committees, assigning both government and opposition members to oversee critical sectors such as Finance, Health, Defence, and Education.
These committee heads will be responsible for leading discussions, reviewing bills, overseeing budgetary allocations, and ensuring the effective implementation of national programs.
As part of parliamentary oversight mechanisms, some committees will be chaired by opposition members to promote accountability and balanced governance.
The newly appointed leadership is expected to play a crucial role in shaping policy decisions and legislative processes in the country.
Privileges Committee Chairman: Bernard Ahiafor Ranking Member: Kwabena Darko Mensah
Subsidiary Legislation (Chaired by Opposition) Chairman: Patrick Boamah Ranking Member: Francis-Xavier Sosu
Assurances Committee (Chaired by Opposition) Chairman: Dominic Nitiwul Ranking Member: Bawa Braimah
Finance Committee Chairman: Isaac Adongo Ranking Member: Mohamed Amin Adam
Public Accounts Committee (Chaired by Opposition) Chairperson: Abena Osei Asare Ranking Member: Samuel Atta-Mills
Committee on Economy and Development Chairman: Eric Afful Ranking Member: Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Budget Committee (Chaired by Opposition) Chairman: Kwaku Kwarteng Ranking Member: Richard Acheampong
Committee on Gender, Children, and Social Welfare Chairperson: Helen Adjoa Ntoso Ranking Member: Adelaide Ntim
Constitutional and Legal Affairs Chairman: Shaibu Mahama Ranking Member: Kwame Anyimadu Antwi
Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Chairman: Dr. Godfred Seidu Jassaw Ranking Member: Isaac Yaw Opoku
Lands and Natural Resources Chairman: Collins Dauda Ranking Member: Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong
Health Committee Chairman: Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane Ranking Member: Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie
Works and Housing Chairman: Vincent Oppong Asamoah Ranking Member: Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah
Local Government and Rural Development Chairperson: Queenstar Sawyer Ranking Member: Francis Asenso Boakye
Committee on Information and Communication Chairman: Abednego Bandim Azumah Ranking Member: Matthew Nyindam
Foreign Affairs Chairman: Alfred Okoe Vanderpuye Ranking Member: Samuel Abu Jinapor
Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions Chairman: Joseph Appiah Boateng Ranking Member: Mavis Nkansah Boadu
Defence and Interior Chairman: James Agalga Ranking Member: John Ntim Fordjour
Trade, Industry, and Tourism Chairman: Alexander Hotordze Ranking Member: Michael Okyere Baafi
Environment, Science, and Technology (Chaired by Opposition) Chairman: Yaw Frimpong Addo Ranking Member: Prof. Hamza Adam
Education Chairman: Peter Nortsu-Kotoe Ranking Member: Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
Youth and Sports Chairman: Henry Norgbey Ranking Member: Vincent Assafuah
Energy Chairman: Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah Ranking Member: George Kwame Aboagye
Roads and Transportation Chairman: Isaac Adjei Mensah Ranking Member: Kennedy Osei Nyarko
Security and Intelligence Chairperson: Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings Ranking Member: Dr. Bryan Acheampong
These appointments reflect Parliament's commitment to effective governance, transparency, and bipartisan collaboration in handling national affairs.
The committees are expected to begin work immediately to review legislation, oversee government activities, and address key policy issues affecting Ghanaians.