The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has sworn in the maiden Committee on Security and Intelligence, marking a historic milestone in parliamentary oversight on national security matters.

The committee, established under Order 258 (4) of the new Standing Orders of Parliament, which came into effect in January 2024, is tasked with overseeing security and intelligence affairs, ensuring accountability, and strengthening national security governance.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the committee members and urged them to approach their work with diligence, caution, and a strong sense of responsibility, given the critical and sensitive nature of security matters in Ghana.

The Security and Intelligence Committee is chaired by Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, with  Oscar Ofori Larbi serving as Vice Chairman.

The full list of members is as follows:

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings – Chairperson

Hon. Oscar Ofori Larbi – Vice Chairman

Hon. Mahama Ayariga – Member

Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey – Member

Hon. Samuel Nartey George – Member

Hon. Bede Ziedeng – Member

Hon. James Gyakye Quayson – Member

Hon. Benjamin Narteh Ayiku – Member

Hon. Alhassan Kobina Ghansah – Member

Hon. Nicholas Amankwah – Member

Hon. Joseph Tetteh Akuerteh – Member

Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor – Member

Hon. Bryan Acheampong – Ranking Member

Hon. Kwabena Boateng – Deputy Ranking Member

Hon. Kwadwo Damoah – Member

Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin – Member

Hon. Kofi Amankwa-Manu – Member

The establishment of this committee is expected to enhance parliamentary oversight of Ghana’s security and intelligence operations, promoting transparency and strengthening national security governance.