Meet the ‘Ayarigas’: The first married couple to serve together in Ghana’s Parliament

Ghana’s Ninth Parliament has recorded a historic first, with Bawku Central Member of Parliament and Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, and Sunyani West MP Millicent Yeboah Amankwah becoming the first married couple to serve concurrently as Members of Parliament.

Mr Ayariga, who has represented Bawku Central in Parliament for several terms, and Mrs Yeboah Amankwah, who represents Sunyani West, were both elected to Parliament in their own right and represent separate constituencies.

During the vetting, Mrs Yeboah Amankwah was introduced to the committee as the nominee’s wife, confirming that the two serving MPs are married.