NDC Majority Caucus set to get new leader after Ayariga’s ministerial nomination

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament is set to get a new leader following President John Dramani Mahama’s nomination of Mahama Ayariga, the current Majority Leader, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.

His confirmation as a minister would trigger a leadership transition within the NDC’s parliamentary caucus, with a new Majority Leader expected to be selected to oversee the government’s legislative agenda.

Parliament of Ghana The current NDC Majority Caucus leadership is: Majority Leader: Mahama Ayariga (MP for Bawku Central)Deputy Majority Leader: Kweku Ricketts-Hagan (MP for Cape Coast South)Majority Chief Whip: Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor (MP for South Dayi)First Deputy Majority Whip: Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah (MP for Ada)Second Deputy Majority Whip: Richard Acheampong (MP for Bia East) Ayariga’s ministerial nomination is currently before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting.