Parliament approves Appointments Committee

The composition of Ghana’s Appointments Committee, which is responsible for vetting and proposing candidates for ministerial and other high-level positions, has been authorized by the parliament.

First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor will lead the committee, and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah will be the vice chair.

Patricia Appiagyei serves as the Deputy Ranking Member, and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been appointed as the Ranking Member.

Examining candidates nominated by the President for important positions, such as Ministers of State, Deputy Ministers, and other positions as required by the Constitution or applicable laws, is the Appointments Committee’s crucial duty.

The report on the composition of the committee was submitted by Majority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the parliamentary session on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

He underlined the significance of guaranteeing proportional representation in Parliament, which is based on the ratio of 183 majority members to 88 minority members.

As stated by Dr. Forson, “The committee respectfully recommends to the House to adopt this report and approve the Appointments and Business Committee membership as composed, as well as the recomposition of the Committees of Selection.”

In the upcoming weeks, President John Mahama’s nominations for various government positions will be vetted following the Appointments Committee’s approval.

The Members are as follows:

1. Hon. Bernard Ahiafor (Chairman)
2. Hon. Emmanuel Armah- Kofi Buah (Vice Chairperson)
3. Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin (Ranking Member)
4. Hon. Patricia Appiagyei (Ranking Member)
5. Hon. Mahama Ayariga (Member)
6. Hon. Agness Naa Momo Lartey (Member)
7. Hon. Frank Annoh- Dompreh (Member)
8. Hon. Patrick Yaw Boamah (Member)
9. Hon. Shaibu Mahama (Member)
10. Hon. Alhassan Umar (Member)
11. Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza (Member)

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com