Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Assurances and Member of Parliament for the Bimbilla Constituency, Dominic Nitiwul, says his Committee will begin public hearings from July 2025 to determine whether or not assurances and promises made on the floor of Parliament by the Executive arm of government have been fulfilled.
According to him, the Committee’s mandate—to monitor the execution of assurances, promises, and undertakings made to Parliament by Ministers, Committee Chairpersons, Members, and other state officials—will be thoroughly pursued to ensure the interests of Ghanaians are well served.
Speaking at a three-day capacity-building workshop for members of the Committee in Koforidua, Mr. Nitiwul stressed that effective public speaking and diplomacy are essential skills needed to ensure the smooth execution of the Committee’s mandate.
“The capacity-building workshop aims to boost members’ capabilities in these key areas,” he said.
“This is no small task. It requires meticulous attention to detail, a thorough understanding of parliamentary procedure, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively. It is the duty of members of this Committee to hold office holders who make assurances to Parliament accountable for their words and to ensure that the representatives of the people properly monitor those promises and undertakings,” Nitiwul noted.
He commended members of the previous Parliament for their dedication to the Committee’s work and pledged the current Committee’s commitment to promoting more responsible conduct among public officials who make statements on the floor of Parliament.
Ranking Member on the Assurances Committee and Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyedumase Constituency, Honourable Alhaji Muhammad Bawah Braimah, added that as representatives of the people, they have a responsibility to ensure that promises made are honored.
“It cannot be the norm that Parliament approves a loan for the execution of a project and then turns a blind eye to its implementation,” he stated.
“We represent the people. Our first interest is to see to the betterment of our people. We will ensure that promises made on the floor of Parliament and to our constituents are carried through. It shall not be the usual NDC/NPP politics. We will work together to ensure that assurances made on the floor of Parliament are effectively executed,” Alhaji Braimah added.
Members of the Committee will continue to build their capacities in effective public speaking, diplomacy, and parliamentary procedures.