Parliament establishes Appointments and Business Committees during the first session of the 9th Parliament

During the first session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic, the Committee of Selection completed the composition of the Appointments and Business Committees and also reorganized its own membership.

This development followed the Committee’s appointment on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in accordance with Article 103 of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Orders 204 and 205.

The Committee's objective was to ensure balanced representation of Parliament's diverse views while adhering to established House conventions. The deliberations were guided by Article 103 (5) of the Constitution, Order 154 of the Standing Orders, and contributions from the leadership of both the Majority and Minority Caucuses.

Key Recommendations

The Committee presented several recommendations to facilitate the smooth functioning of Parliament and government:

1. Approval of Business and Appointments Committees: The Committee proposed the immediate approval of the membership of the Business and Appointments Committees to enable parliamentary operations.
2. Membership Ratios: Based on the approved ratio of 183:88, the Business Committee will comprise 15 members—10 from the Majority Caucus and 5 from the Minority Caucus. Similarly, the Appointments Committee will have 11 members, with 7 from the Majority Caucus and 4 from the Minority Caucus.
3. Additional Members: In accordance with Order 217 (2), additional members from relevant committees will be integrated into the Appointments Committee as necessary.

The Committee pledged to finalize and submit the membership of other parliamentary committees for approval as soon as possible.

Business Committee Members

The composition of the Business Committee includes the following members:

1. Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson – Chairperson
2. Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah – Vice Chairperson
3. Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza – Member
4. Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim – Member
5. Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings – Member
6. Hon. Mohammed Adamu Ramadan – Member
7. Hon. Thomas Winsum Anaba – Member
8. Hon. Hamza Adam (Dr) – Member
9. Hon. Fred Kwesi Agbenyo – Member
10. Hon. Kofi Benteh Afful – Member
11. Hon. Alexander K. Afenyo-Markin – Ranking Member
12. Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh – Deputy Ranking Member
13. Hon. Yaw Osei Adutwum (Dr) – Member
14. Hon. Mavis Nkansah – Member
15. Hon. Sammy Awuku – Member

Appointments Committee Members

The Appointments Committee is made up of the following members:

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

Committee of Selection Members

The Committee of Selection is composed of the following members:

1. Rt. Hon. Speaker – Chairperson
2. Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson – Member
3. Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza – Member
4. Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe – Member
5. Hon. Ebenezer Okleytey Terlabi – Member
6. Hon. Isaac Ashai Odamtten – Member
7. Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum – Member
8. Hon. Clement Abas Apaak (Dr) – Member
9. Hon. Williams Ayo Ntebe – Member
10. Hon. Grace Ayensu-Danquah – Member
11. Hon. Rachel Owusuah – Member
12. Hon. Richard Kuuire – Member
13. Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi – Member
14. Hon. Patricia Appiagyei – Member
15. Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh – Member
16. Hon. Habib Iddrissu (Alhaji) – Member
17. Hon. Mustapha Ussif – Member
18. Hon. Kwaku Asante Boateng – Member

The Committee's work represents a crucial step in equipping Parliament for its legislative and oversight roles.

The proposed composition is now pending approval by the House, ensuring a functional and inclusive approach to parliamentary responsibilities.