Veteran Lawmaker Ahiafor Named 1st Deputy Speaker as Asiamah Retains His Role
Ahiafor’s Legal Expertise and Asiamah’s Experience Set the Stage for a Strong Parliamentary Leadership

- Bernard Ahiafor, a seasoned lawmaker and lawyer, is appointed 1st Deputy Speaker
- Andrew Amoako Asiamah retains his position as 2nd Deputy Speaker, maintaining leadership continuity
- The NDC, with 183 seats in the 9th Parliament, solidifies its leadership
Bernard Ahiafor, the Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, has been elected as the 1st Deputy Speaker of Ghana’s 9th Parliament.
His nomination, supported by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader, marks a significant milestone in his political career.
Additionally, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, MP for Fomena, has been re-elected as the 2nd Deputy Speaker. Asiamah, who has held the position since January 2021, continues to serve in this pivotal role.
Ahiafor, a veteran lawmaker from the Volta Region and a qualified lawyer, has represented Akatsi South since 2013. His extensive experience in legal and parliamentary matters, including serving on key committees such as the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, will greatly contribute to his effectiveness as 1st Deputy Speaker.
The elections for Deputy Speakers followed the official inauguration of the 9th Parliament on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Parliament House in Accra. This ceremony also saw Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin re-elected as Speaker, further cementing his leadership role.
The NDC, which emerged as the majority party in the 2024 elections with 183 seats, retained its leadership positions, including Cassiel Ato Forson as Majority Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Deputy Majority Leader, and Governs Kwame Agbodza as Majority Chief Whip. The legislative session is set to usher in a new era for Ghana’s democratic process.