Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Essiam, has been appointed as the Majority Leader of Ghana’s 9th Parliament.
This decision aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus’s resolution to retain its leadership team from the 8th Parliament for the new legislative session.
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP for Ellembelle and former Deputy Minority Leader, has now been elevated to the role of Deputy Majority Leader.
Governs Kwame Agbodza, MP for Adaklu, has taken up the position of Majority Chief Whip, maintaining his key responsibilities in managing party discipline and legislative coordination.
Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda and formerly Deputy Minority Chief Whip, has transitioned into the role of Deputy Majority Chief Whip, reinforcing leadership consistency within the NDC parliamentary caucus.
These appointments follow a recommendation from President-elect John Dramani Mahama for the NDC caucus to nominate Alban Bagbin as Speaker of Parliament for the 9th session.
Speaker Bagbin, who served in the same capacity during the 8th Parliament, has been a unifying figure for the NDC and the broader legislative house.
The decision to maintain the NDC’s front bench leadership was finalized during a caucus meeting held after the formal dissolution of the 8th Parliament at midnight on January 6, 2025.
This move underscores the party’s confidence in its current leadership team and their ability to navigate the challenges of the upcoming parliamentary term.
