Committee on Petitions seeks wise counsel from Speaker Bagbin

The Committee on Petitions recently met with Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. They sought guidance on their mandates.

Speaker Bagbin explained the committee’s role as outlined in Order 223 of the Standing Orders. He emphasized that addressing grievances is a key function of Parliament. The new Standing Orders included a dedicated committee for petitions to fulfill this need.

Committee Chairman Hon. Kwame Appiah Kodua thanked the Speaker for his advice. He appreciated the clarity provided on handling petitions effectively.

This Committee is one of 44 in Parliament. It is chaired by a member not part of the government.

The members of the Committee on Petitions include:
- Kofi Obiri Yeboah (Vice Chairman)
- Martin Kwaku Adjei-Mensah Korsah
- Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie
- Matthew Nyindam
- Seidu Haruna (Ranking Member)
- Armah Blay Nyameke (Deputy Ranking Member)
- Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo
- Joseph Bukari Nikpe
- Vincent Oppong Asamoah
- Hon. Charles Agbey
- Joycelyn Quashie
- Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
- Ebenezer Addo
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu
- Emmanuel K. Ntekuni

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