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Ghana Parliament recalled for urgent vetting of ministers and Supreme Court nominees

From Daily Graphic · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ghana's Parliament has been recalled to consider urgent matters, including ministerial and Supreme Court bench nominees.
  • President John Dramani Mahama requested the recall to address appointments for Local Government and Environment, Science and Technology ministries, and three Supreme Court Justice nominees.
  • The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, referred the nominees to the Appointments Committee for vetting within five days.

Ghana's Parliament has been recalled from its recess to address a slate of urgent state matters, including the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin explained that the recall followed a request from President John Dramani Mahama for the House to consider critical appointments and public bills.

I also wish to inform Parliament that following consultation with leadership of the National Democratic Congress, James Agalga (MP) has been designated acting Majority Leader nominated.

— Alban BagbinThe Speaker of Parliament read a letter from the President regarding the designation of an acting Majority Leader.

The President's request, detailed in letters dated August 11 and August 7, 2026, specifically highlighted the nominations of Mahama Ayariga as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology. These two nominees have been referred to the Appointments Committee for consideration.

Additionally, the President sought Parliament's attention for the nominations of three individuals to the Supreme Court bench: Justice Sophia Bernasko-Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jr. The Council of State has already reviewed these nominations and found the candidates "qualified and suitable," recommending their appointments. These nominees have also been sent to the Appointments Committee for a report within five days.

I also wish to inform Parliament that following consultation with leadership of the National Democratic Congress, James Agalga (MP) has been designated acting Majority Leader nominated.

— Alban BagbinThe Speaker of Parliament read a letter from the President regarding the designation of an acting Majority Leader.

The recall also includes consideration of urgent public bills, notably the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (Amendment) Bill. The Speaker emphasized that the decision to recall Parliament involved careful judgment and discretion, underscoring the importance of addressing these matters promptly for the nation's governance.

qualified and suitable

— Council of StateThe Council of State informed the President that they found the Supreme Court nominees 'qualified and suitable' to serve.
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Originally published by Daily Graphic in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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