In a significant move to enhance legislative oversight and governance, Parliament has reconstituted its committees, leading to several key leadership appointments.
Isaac Adongo, Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has been appointed the Chairman of the Finance Committee, a position that will enable him to play a crucial role in scrutinizing government financial expenditures and ensuring accountability in the use of public funds.
Isaac Adongo’s appointment is seen as a reward for missing out on the ministerial list.
Meanwhile, former Minister for Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam has taken over as the Ranking Member of the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee, which is responsible for examining financial matters, including loans, monetary and fiscal policies, and general financial transactions, has a total of 19 members.
These members include:
Isaac Adongo as Chairman
– Hon. Richard Acheampong as Vice Chairman
– Hon. Mohammed Amin Adam as Ranking Member
– Hon. Kweku Ricketts Hagan as Member
– Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey as Member
– Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko as Member
– Hon. Richard Kwami Sef as Member
– Hon. Adams Abdul-Salam as Member
– Hon. Nasira Afran Gyeyene as Member
– Hon. Atta Issah as Member
– Hon. Nicholas Amankwah as Member
– Hon. Issa Taylor as Member
– Hon. Laadi Ayii Ayamba as Member
– Hon. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo as Member
– Hon. Gideon Boako as Deputy Ranking Member
– Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Member
– Hon. Laurette Kokor Asante as Member
– Hon. Mahama Tia Abdul Kabiru as Member
– Hon. Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi as Member..
The committee has the authority to investigate the activities and administration of ministries, departments, and agencies within its purview.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
