Significant reshuffles in Parliamentary Committees have been announced following the adoption of a report on the composition of Select and Standing committees by the House.
One of the notable changes is the shift of Samuel Atta Akyea, previously Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee, to now chair the Local Government and Rural Development Committee.
In turn, Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi, who previously chaired the Local Government Committee, has assumed leadership of the Mines and Energy Committee.
In another key change, Patrick Yaw Boamah, the legislator for Okaikwei Central, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Finance Committee, a role of crucial importance in parliamentary oversight and fiscal policy.
Additionally, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, has been appointed as the chair of the Government Assurances Committee, a role that involves ensuring government promises and assurances are fulfilled.
These changes are part of a strategic realignment aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and productivity of parliamentary committees.
Part of the restructuring includes reducing committee sizes to streamline operations and facilitate more focused legislative scrutiny and oversight.