The 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana has been officially inaugurated, signaling the start of a new legislative session.
The ceremony, held in the early hours of Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Parliament House in Accra, followed the midnight dissolution of the 8th Parliament.
Following these developments, Speaker of the eight parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has also been re-elected as Speaker of this 9th Parliament.
Sworn in by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, Bagbin pledged to continue his leadership with diligence, stating, “I am committed to ensuring that this House remains a beacon of hope and a platform for constructive national dialogue.”
Speaker Bagbin presided over the swearing-in of 275 Members of Parliament-elect, with the exception of the Ablekuma North constituency.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers, symbolizing the new political dynamics following the 2024 general elections.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), which secured a majority with 183 seats, retained its leadership team for the new Parliament, including Cassiel Ato Forson as Majority Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as his deputy, Governs Kwame Agbodza as the Majority Chief Whip and Ahmed Ibrahim as the Deputy Majority Chief Whip.
Also sworn-in was Ernest Kumi, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate for Akwatia defying High Courts injunction.
The Koforidua High Court upheld an injunction barring Kumi from being sworn in due to a petition filed by NDC’s Henry Boakye Yiadom, citing election irregularities.
