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Ted News Ghana Blog of Saturday, 17 May 2025
Source: TEDDY VAVA GAWUGA
The Assurances Committee of Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to non-partisan oversight and public accountability, pledging to closely monitor the implementation of promises made by government appointees and Members of Parliament (MPs).
At a three-day capacity-building workshop in Koforidua on Saturday, May 17, the Chairman of the Committee, Dominic Nitiwul, who is also the MP for Bimbilla, assured Ghanaians that the committee’s work will be rooted in professionalism, devoid of political bias.
“We intend to go after those who make assurances, and mostly it is the appointees who make the assurances on behalf of the executive, and the executive is the president. So, that is what we intend to do. It is not a witch-hunting process,” Nitiwul said.
The Assurances Committee is tasked with ensuring that pledges made on the floor of Parliament—especially by the executive—are honoured, thereby enhancing transparency and promoting good governance.
To build public trust, the committee announced plans to begin public sittings in July, during which ministers and MPs from both sides of the House will be held accountable for their assurances. These sessions are expected to improve visibility and transparency in government operations.
“We are a committee of Parliament here to undertake a three-day exercise to monitor the performance of the appointees regarding the promises made in Parliament and hold them accountable,” Nitiwul noted. “It is to ensure that Parliament is strong enough to do what they are supposed to do.”
The Ranking Member of the Committee, Alhaji Muhammad Bawah Braimah (MP for Ejura-Sekyedumase), echoed the chairman’s sentiments, stressing that the committee would function solely in the interest of Ghanaians.
“This committee is going to work in the interest of Ghanaians to ensure that any cedi which has been entrusted in the public officials is properly accounted for and to ensure that there is good governance. For that matter, we are not going to be partisan,” he added.
The committee’s work is expected to enhance Parliament’s oversight role and encourage public officials to act responsibly in fulfilling their commitments to the people.
