Ayariga, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to be vetted today

Today, Thursday 27 August 2026, the Appointments Committee of Parliament will begin vetting Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the MP for Klottey-Korle, and Mahama Ayariga, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. These appointments are among several proposed by President John Dramani Mahama for parliamentary consideration and approval.

The vetting schedule was unveiled by Ayariga on Monday, 24 August, during his presentation of the proposed appointments to Parliament as the Chairman of the Business Committee. This vetting process has been requested by the Business Committee to bypass the Standing Orders requirement for the publication of presidential nominations, thereby enabling the Appointments Committee to expedite the vetting without delay.

Following the vetting, the Appointments Committee is anticipated to submit its reports to the full House for further consideration and approval, adhering to parliamentary protocols. Additionally, three other nominees - Justice Sophia Bernasko-Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr - will appear before the committee.

These three individuals are under consideration for appointment to the Supreme Court. The focus of their appearance will be on their judicial experience, legal knowledge, professional track record, understanding of constitutional principles, and suitability to serve on the highest court of the land. This vetting procedure is a crucial part of Parliament's constitutional duty in assessing presidential nominations.

In Ghana's constitutional system, certain presidential appointments necessitate parliamentary approval before the nominees can take office, and the Appointments Committee plays a pivotal role in evaluating nominees and submitting their recommendations to the House after completion of the vetting process.