The 9th Parliamentary Service Board has been officially inaugurated, with Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, former Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, sworn in as one of its distinguished members.
The board, tasked with overseeing the welfare, administration, and operations of Ghana’s Parliament, comprises both sitting and former lawmakers.
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 institution’s legislative functions.
Chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the board’s 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 – Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Board
- Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror – Clerk to Parliament
- Mahama Ayariga – MP for Bawku Central and Majority Leader
- Alexander Afenyo-Markin – MP for Effutu and Minority Leader
- Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay – Former MP for Afadjato South
- Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah – 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.
“One 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 actually insecure here,” Bagbin said.
He noted instances of intruders breaching security describing the situation as a threat to parliamentary functions.
“This 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,” the Speaker added.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
