NDC formally notifies Speaker of James Agalga’s appointment as Majority Leader
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally notified Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, of the appointment of Mr James Agalga, the NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa North, as the new Majority Leader. The post NDC formally notifies Speaker of James Agalga’s appointment as Majority Leader appeared first on Ghana Business News .
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally informed Speaker James Agalga of his appointment as Majority Leader, as per a letter dated August 24, 2026. The letter, signed by the General Secretary of the NDC, confirms that the appointment is effective immediately. The decision to appoint Mr Agalga as Majority Leader followed consultations between the party leadership and the Presidency.
The letter stated that the appointment was made to ensure the NDC Majority Caucus has competent leadership and can carry out its responsibilities effectively. The NDC leadership expressed confidence that Mr Agalga will provide the necessary guidance to advance Parliament's work in the best interest of the Republic. Speaker Bagbin had previously clarified that President Mahama's announcement of Mr Agalga's appointment was procedurally incorrect, as per Parliament's Standing Orders, which require formal notification from the General Secretary of the party concerned.
With the formal notification, Mr Agalga replaces Mr Mahama Ayariga, the MP for Bawku Central, who has been nominated as the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
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