The Member of Parliament of Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has confirmed his appointment by the National Democratic Congress to become the Majority Leader of the 9th Parliament.

In a statement addressed to the House on January 23, 2025, accepting his new mandate, Ayariga pledged to draw inspiration from the legacies of former leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament.

“I am guided by the illustrious precedents set by former distinguished leaders of our caucus. Twenty years ago, our current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, led us. Then Hon. Cletus Avoka, Hon. Benjamin Kunbuor, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and most recently, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson. Their leadership styles will remain guideposts,” Ayariga said.

The lawmaker expressed his commitment to the party’s resetting agenda, promising to lead his caucus in service to the nation’s best interests.

He added that the majority advantage granted to them by the people of Ghana would not be abused, emphasising his dedication to fostering an inclusive approach and building consensus.

“As President John Dramani Mahama has said, these overwhelming numbers will not be abused. Even though we are an overwhelming majority, we will strive for inclusivity, consensus-building, and deeply uphold the principles of probity and accountability in the fulfillment of the dreams of our founding fathers. We will foster national unity, advance democracy, and ensure equitable development,” he added.

Ayariga takes over the role from Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who has now been appointed as the Minister of Finance.



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