NPP Maintains Afenyo-Markin, Annoh-Dompreh, and Other Key Figures in Parliamentary Leadership

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unveiled its leadership team for the incoming Parliament of Ghana. According to the list obtained by JoyNews, several high-ranking members have been assigned prominent positions within the party’s parliamentary caucus. Among the notable appointments is Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who previously served as Majority Leader in the 8th Parliament. He will now take on the critical role of Minority Leader, marking a significant shift in parliamentary leadership.

Patricia Appiagyei, the Member of Parliament for Asokwa in the Ashanti Region, has been appointed as Deputy Minority Leader. This position places her among the party’s top leadership as she supports the Minority Leader in managing the parliamentary caucus. Another key figure, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, will continue to serve in his current role as Minority Chief Whip. Annoh-Dompreh has been a key figure within the NPP’s parliamentary leadership and will maintain this influential position in the new Parliament.

Additionally, the NPP has announced the appointment of Habib Iddrisu as the 1st Deputy Minority Whip. This role involves assisting the Minority Whip in managing the party’s legislative agenda and ensuring discipline within the party ranks. The new MP-elect for Weija Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has been appointed as the 2nd Deputy Whip, a position that adds another layer of leadership within the parliamentary team. This represents a notable recognition for Shaib, who is a new addition to the parliamentary scene.

One of the notable changes in the party’s parliamentary leadership is the appointment of Davis Ansah Opoku as the 2nd Deputy Whip. Opoku replaces Alex Tetteh, who lost his parliamentary seat in the recent elections. Opoku’s appointment marks a fresh addition to the leadership structure, further diversifying the team. The NPP is expected to issue an official communication from the party’s National Council to formalize these decisions, ensuring that the leadership changes are officially recognized and communicated to the public.

The announcement of the new leadership team comes ahead of the dissolution of the 8th Parliament, which is scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2025. This move is part of the transition process to the 9th Parliament, following the recent elections. After the dissolution, the inauguration of the new President-elect, John Mahama, will take place on Monday, January 6, 2025, marking the official commencement of the 9th Parliament.

The NPP’s leadership appointments reflect a strategic approach to positioning key members within the party to take on influential roles in the new Parliament. Afenyo-Markin’s promotion to Minority Leader signifies a shift in the party’s parliamentary direction, while other appointments, such as those of Appiagyei and Annoh-Dompreh, reinforce the party’s commitment to strong leadership within the legislature.

For the NPP, these appointments are vital in ensuring that the party is well-prepared to engage with the new government effectively. The leadership team will play a crucial role in shaping legislative priorities and guiding the party’s response to key national issues. With the start of the new parliamentary term approaching, all eyes will be on how the NPP’s leadership team works to assert its influence and carry out its legislative agenda in the 9th Parliament.

As the nation anticipates the dissolution of the 8th Parliament and the official swearing-in of the new President, these leadership changes within the NPP set the stage for an interesting political transition. The party’s leadership team will now look ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the coming years as they navigate the political landscape in the 9th Parliament.