Parliament Swears In Two New Lawmakers for Akwatia and Tamale Central
Parliament officially swears in Prof Alidu Seidu for Tamale Central (left) and Bernard Bediako Baidoo for Akwatia (Right)
ACCRA, Ghana — Parliament has officially sworn in two new Members of Parliament — Bernard Bediako Baidoo for Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu for Tamale Central — following recent by-elections that filled vacant seats in the House.
The two legislators took their oaths of office before Speaker Alban Bagbin during a short ceremony held in Parliament on Tuesday October 21, marking their formal entry into the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
Mr. Bediako Baidoo earned his place in Parliament after winning the Akwatia by-election with 18,199 votes, following the death of the previous MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
In Tamale Central, Professor Alidu Seidu was declared the new MP after running unopposed, succeeding the late Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in August.
In his address, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the new MPs and urged them to uphold their oath of service with integrity, dedication, and humility. “You are joining Parliament at a crucial moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. Remain faithful to your oath, serve your constituents with honesty, and work collectively for the national interest,” Speaker Bagbin said. He also added that for them to be able to discharge their duties fully, he will equip them with a hoe and cutlass. There is something to learn everyday. You don’t know it; you learn it. “ Speaker Bagbin reiterates.
Both new MPs represent the National Democratic Congress (NDC), further strengthening the party’s representation in Parliament. Their induction slightly shifts the balance in the House, coming at a time when key legislative debates on economic recovery and public sector reforms are underway.
Political analysts note that the NDC’s growing presence could influence future parliamentary proceedings, especially as the government seeks bipartisan support for its fiscal policies.
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