South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has underscored the significant role of the newly established committees in bolstering Parliament’s oversight capacities, a development that is set to reshape Ghana’s legislative landscape.
Among the key committees unveiled by Parliament is the Assurance Committee, led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of North Tongu. This committee, with its crucial task of ensuring government commitments to Parliament and the public are upheld, serves as a beacon of accountability and transparency in the government’s actions.
Additionally, Parliament established the Ethics and Standards Committee and the Ways and Means Committees, chaired by Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei.
In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Dafeamekpor highlighted the strategic shift in committee leadership. He explained that by diversifying committee leadership away from the ruling party, Parliament aims to strengthen its ability to scrutinize governmental actions and demand accountability.
“The rationale is to empower Parliament to exercise more effective oversight,” Dafeamekpor stated. “Historically, committees overseeing government agencies were often chaired by ruling party members, limiting Parliament’s ability to assert itself in oversight. Now, with committees chaired by opposition members, there’s greater leverage to ensure accountability.”
The move underscores efforts to enhance governance transparency and strengthen democratic processes within Ghana’s legislative framework.
