Speaker Alban Bagbin swears in first-ever Parliamentary Committee on Security and Intelligence

Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has sworn in the maiden Committee on Security and Intelligence, marking a historic milestone in parliamentary oversight on national security matters.

The committee, established under Order 258 (4) of the new Standing Orders of Parliament, which came into effect in January 2024, is tasked with overseeing security and intelligence affairs, ensuring accountability, and strengthening national security governance.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the committee members and urged them to approach their work with diligence, caution, and a strong sense of responsibility, given the critical and sensitive nature of security matters in Ghana. Committee Members

The Security and Intelligence Committee is chaired by Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, with Oscar Ofori Larbi serving as Vice Chairman.

The full list of members is as follows:
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings – Chairperson

Hon. Oscar Ofori Larbi – Vice Chairman
Hon. Mahama Ayariga – Member
Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey – Member
Hon. Samuel Nartey George – Member
Hon. Bede Ziedeng – Member
Hon. James Gyakye Quayson – Member
Hon. Benjamin Narteh Ayiku – Member
Hon. Alhassan Kobina Ghansah – Member
Hon. Nicholas Amankwah – Member
Hon. Joseph Tetteh Akuerteh – Member
Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor – Member

Hon. Bryan Acheampong – Ranking Member
Hon. Kwabena Boateng – Deputy Ranking Member

Hon. Kwadwo Damoah – Member
Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin – Member
Hon. Kofi Amankwa-Manu – Member
The establishment of this committee is expected to enhance parliamentary oversight of Ghana’s security and intelligence operations, promoting transparency and strengthening national security governance.