Majority Leader and Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its new front bench in Parliament on Thursday, 23rd January.
This announcement follows recent ministerial appointments that necessitate changes in the party’s parliamentary leadership.
The new line-up will see Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, assuming the role of Majority Leader. He will be supported by Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, MP for Cape Coast South, who has been named Deputy Majority Leader.
Additionally, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, is set to replace Kwame Agbodza as the Majority Chief Whip.
These adjustments come in response to the appointment of four key members of the current leadership team as ministers in President John Mahama’s administration.
Dr. Ato Forson made this announcement following remarks by Matthew Nyindam, MP for Kpandai, who criticized the NDC for delays in naming its new leadership.
Mr. Nyindam accused the party of creating uncertainty in Parliament by not promptly resolving its leadership transition.
“I remain the leader of the NDC Majority Caucus, as I have not yet been sworn in as the Finance Minister. However, I can confirm that the NDC will officially announce its new parliamentary leadership this Thursday,” Dr. Ato Forson clarified during a parliamentary session.
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