NDC formally notifies Speaker of James Agalga’s appointment as Majority Leader

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, of James Agalga's appointment as the new Majority Leader. This announcement, made through a letter signed by NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, was delivered on Monday, August 24, 2026. The appointment was made following consultations between the party's leadership and the Presidency.

Mr Agalga's appointment is set to begin immediately, aiming to provide the necessary leadership and coordination for the NDC Majority Caucus in carrying out its parliamentary responsibilities. The decision was made in response to Speaker Bagbin's clarification that President John Dramani Mahama could not formally communicate changes in parliamentary caucus leadership to the Speaker.

According to the Standing Orders, it is the General Secretary of the relevant political party who must communicate any change in the leadership of the Majority or Minority Caucus to the Speaker. The clarification came after President Mahama announced Agalga as Majority Leader, replacing Mahama Ayariga, who is expected to assume a new government position.

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