The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kings­ford Bagbin, on Monday inaugurated the ninth Parliamen­tary Service Board (PSB), urging lawmakers to prioritise account­ability and responsive governance as Parliament works to address pressing national challenges.

He emphasised the board's critical role in strengthening insti­tutional integrity and fostering a legislative environment anchored in public trust and democratic principles.

The board, which is chaired by Mr Bagbin, includes the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Dji­etror; MP for Bawku Central and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayari­ga; MP for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, former MP for Afadjato South, Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay and former MP for New Juaben South, Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah.

The rest are the First and Second Deputy Speakers, MP for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, and MP for Fomena, Andrew Asiamah.