The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Caucus has nominated Bernard Ahiafor, the Akatsi South MP, as the First Deputy Speaker for the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
The announcement was made during an NDC Parliamentary Caucus meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, as the party prepared for the official start of the new parliamentary term.
The Speaker of Parliament is supported by two Deputy Speakers-positions crucial for the smooth functioning of the House.
Parliamentary rules stipulate that the two Deputy Speakers must represent different political parties to ensure balance and fairness in proceedings.
