Majority Leader and Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its new front bench in Parliament on Thursday, 23rd Januar

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This announcement follows recent ministerial appointments that necessitate changes in the party’s parliamentary leadership.

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The new line-up will see Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, assuming the role of Majority Leader. He will be supported by Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, MP for Cape Coast South, who has been named as Deputy Majority Leader.

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Additionally, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, is set to replace Kwame Agbodza as the Majority Chief Whip.

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These adjustments come in response to the appointment of four key members of the current leadership team as ministers in President John Mahama's administration.

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Dr Ato Forson made this announcement following remarks by Matthew Nyindam, MP for Kpandai, who criticised the NDC for delays in naming its new leadership.

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Mr Nyindam accused the party of creating uncertainty in the parliamentary house by not promptly resolving its leadership transition.

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“I remain the leader of the NDC Majority Caucus, as I have not yet been sworn in as the Finance Minister. However, I can confirm that the NDC will officially announce its new parliamentary leadership this Thursday,” Dr Ato Forson clarified during a parliamentary session.

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