On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, there was a significant upheaval in Ghana’s 8th Parliament, including changes to the leadership of multiple Select Committees.
This occurred subsequent to the House’s adoption of the report regarding the membership composition of Select and Standing committees.
Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, is now chairing the Local Government and Rural Development
Now leading Atta Akyea’s previous committee is Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi, who held a comparable role at the Local Government Committee.
As part of the changes, Okaikwei Central legislator, Patrick Yaw Boamah, is now the chairman of the Finance Committee.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, appointed as the Chair of the Assurance Committee.
The Assurance Committee, chaired by Ablakwa, is tasked with ensuring that government promises and commitments made to Parliament and the public are fulfilled. In order to ensure transparency in governance and to hold the executive accountable, the committee is essential.
In addition to the Assurance Committee, Parliament has also constituted the Ethics and Standards Committee chaired by Member of Parliment for Fomena Constituency and 2nd Deputy Speaker,Andrew Asiamah Amoako as well as Ways and Means Committees to be chaired by Asokwa MP, Patricia Appiagyei.
The Ethics Committee will be responsible for overseeing the conduct of Members of Parliament (MPs) and ensuring adherence to ethical standards. This committee aims to uphold the dignity and reputation of the legislative body by addressing any breaches of conduct and implementing necessary disciplinary measures.
Parliament has also constituted the Economy and Development Committee and the Backbenchers Committee.
These committees are essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of parliamentary proceedings.
Committee sizes for other committees have also been lowered in an effort to increase productivity.
