The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially sworn in the first-ever Parliamentary Committee on Security and Intelligence, marking a significant step in Ghana’s legislative oversight on security matters.
The establishment of this committee is in accordance with Order 258 (4) of the new Standing Orders of Parliament, which took effect in January 2024.
During the swearing-in ceremony, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the committee members and urged them to approach their duties with diligence and discretion, emphasizing the sensitive and critical nature of security and intelligence issues.
He noted that their work would have profound implications not just for Parliament but for the nation as a whole.
Committee Composition
The committee is chaired by Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, with Hon. Oscar Ofori Larbi serving as Vice Chairman. The full list of members includes:
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Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings – Chairperson
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Hon. Oscar Ofori Larbi – Vice Chairman
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Hon. Mahama Ayariga – Member
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Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey – Member
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Hon. Samuel Nartey George – Member
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Hon. Bede Ziedeng – Member
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Hon. James Gyakye Quayson – Member
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Hon. Benjamin Narteh Ayiku – Member
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Hon. Alhassan Kobina Ghansah – Member
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Hon. Nicholas Amankwah – Member
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Hon. Joseph Tetteh Akuerteh – Member
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Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor – Member
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Hon. Dr. Bryan Acheampong – Ranking Member
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Hon. Kwabena Boateng – Deputy Ranking Member
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Hon. Kwadwo Damoah – Member
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Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin – Member
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Hon. Kofi Amankwa-Manu – Member
The committee is expected to play a crucial role in shaping parliamentary oversight on security and intelligence policies, contributing to national stability and governance.
The formation of the Security and Intelligence Committee reflects a growing need for structured legislative oversight in an era of evolving security challenges. With its diverse membership, the committee is poised to engage in policy discussions, intelligence briefings, and legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening national security frameworks.
Speaker Bagbin reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to upholding security as a national priority, expressing confidence in the committee’s ability to execute its mandate effectivelty.
