The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially sworn in the first-ever Committee on Security and Intelligence under Order 258 (4) of the new Standing Orders of Parliament. This historic committee was inaugurated following the revised parliamentary regulations that took effect in January 2024.
During the swearing-in ceremony, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the members and urged them to approach their duties with diligence and caution. He emphasized the sensitive and critical nature of security issues, not only for Parliament but also for the entire nation of Ghana.
Members of the Committee:
- Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings – Chairman
- 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
This committee is expected to play a crucial role in overseeing security-related matters, ensuring robust intelligence oversight, and enhancing Ghana’s national security framework.
