The Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Essiam, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been officially named the Majority Leader of Ghana’s 9th Parliament.
This appointment follows the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus’s decision to retain its leadership from the previous parliamentary session.
Dr. Forson, who played a pivotal role as the minority leader during the 8th Parliament, will now lead the majority caucus. His leadership is supported by key appointments within the NDC parliamentary hierarchy:
- Deputy Majority Leader: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP for Ellembelle, transitions from his role as Deputy Minority Leader to take on this new responsibility.
- Majority Chief Whip: Governs Kwame Agbodza, MP for Adaklu, retains his role in managing legislative discipline and coordination within the party.
- Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, formerly the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, assumes the position of Deputy Majority Chief Whip.
These appointments reflect the NDC’s commitment to continuity and experience in navigating legislative responsibilities.
The leadership appointments align with President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s recommendation for the NDC caucus to nominate Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin as Speaker of the 9th Parliament. Speaker Bagbin, who served as Speaker during the 8th Parliament, has been instrumental in fostering unity within the NDC and ensuring effective parliamentary governance.
The decision to retain the NDC’s front-bench leadership was finalised during a caucus meeting held after the dissolution of the 8th Parliament at midnight on January 6, 2025.
This strategic move underscores the party’s confidence in its current leadership team to address the challenges of the new parliamentary term.
The NDC’s leadership team is expected to leverage their experience to advance the party’s legislative agenda and ensure robust representation in the 9th Parliament.