Majority to constitute new leadership on January 23 – Ato Forson

The Majority in Parliament has announced plans to restructure and reveal its new leadership in the House on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

This decision follows calls from the Minority Caucus urging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to formally reorganize the leadership of the Majority Caucus to enhance the effectiveness of legislative proceedings.

The move comes in the wake of the approval of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Majority Leader, as Minister for Finance, and Governs Agbodza, the Majority Chief Whip, as Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways.

Raising concerns on the floor of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, the Member of Parliament for Kpandai, likened the current state of the House to “a sheep without a shepherd,” underscoring the pressing need for clear leadership within the Majority Caucus.

“We are confused about who is leading government business in the House. They should tell us who is leading us in this House because business must progress. We are here and ready to support them, but we don’t know our leader. We are all concerned. We cannot run this House like that. Go and enjoy your ministerial role—Minister for Roads or Finance—but the black seat is empty. We want to help government business to run, but as we sit now, we are confused,” he stated.

Voice of Matthew Nyindam

Responding to the concerns, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson reassured the House that the Majority Caucus would designate its front bench by the following day.

“I am still the leader of the House, and I have not been sworn in as the Minister of Finance. God willing, tomorrow, the NDC Caucus will designate our front bench,” he affirmed.

Voice of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson