Two former Members of Parliament in persons of Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay, former MP for Afadjato South on the ticket of the NDC and Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah, former MP for New Juaben South on the ticket of the NPP are now Members of 9th Parliamentary Service Board.
The 9th Parliamentary Service Board was officially inaugurated, on 17th March 2025 as two former legislators were sworn in as well-known members with the board, tasked with overseeing the welfare, administration, and operations of Ghanaโs Parliament.
Dr. Assibey-Yeboah, known for his expertise in economics and finance during his tenure in Parliament, joins the board as it takes on the crucial responsibility of enhancing parliamentary governance and supporting the institutionโs legislative functions.
Chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the boardโs mandate includes managing the welfare of MPs and parliamentary staff, handling administrative affairs, and addressing operational challenges facing parliament.
Full list of Board Members:
- Alban Bagbin โ Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Board
- Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror โ Clerk to Parliament
- Mahama Ayariga โ MP for Bawku Central and Majority Leader
- Alexander Afenyo-Markin โ MP for Effutu and Minority Leader
- Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay โ Former MP for Afadjato South
- Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah โ Former MP for New Juaben South
During the inauguration ceremony, Speaker Bagbin urged the board and parliamentary leadership to prioritize enhanced security within the precincts of Parliament.
โOne of the challenges that need to be addressed is to secure the parliamentary enclave to ensure the safety of members and staff. This has been a worrying matter for Parliament for some time now; we are insecure here,โ Bagbin said.
He noted instances of intruders breaching security describing the situation as a threat to parliamentary functions.
โThis is vital for the functioning of Parliament. I believe the ninth board will work assiduously to make this a reality. I will call on the leaders of the house to follow up on this matter,โ the Speaker added.
By Edzorna Francis Mensah
