The Minority Chief Whip of Ghana’s Parliament, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has been elected Chairman of the Committee on Health, Social Work and Labour at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), marking a significant milestone for Ghana’s parliamentary diplomacy on the continental stage.
His election, secured under the West African Caucus, places him at the helm of one of the PAP’s most critical committees, which is responsible for shaping policy discussions and recommendations on public health systems, labour standards, employment frameworks, and social protection mechanisms across African Union member states.
In his remarks shared on his social media page after his election Mr. Annoh-Dompreh described the development as both an honour and a call to service.
“I am honoured to have been elected as Chairman of the Committee on Health, Social Work and Labour at the Pan-African Parliament under the Western Caucus,” he said.
“This responsibility reflects the confidence reposed in me by colleagues from across the West African sub-region,”he added.
He acknowledged the broad regional support that underpinned his election, citing collaboration with parliamentarians from countries from the West Africa Caucus.
He pledged to work collectively to advance policies that improve healthcare delivery, protect workers’ rights, and strengthen social safety nets across the continent.
“This is not just a personal milestone, but a proud moment for Ghana and the people of Nsawam-Adoagyiri,” he noted. “Together, we will continue to contribute meaningfully to Africa’s development and integration.”
The Pan-African Parliament, an organ of the African Union, serves as a platform for representatives of member states to deliberate on issues of continental importance, promote democratic governance, and provide advisory opinions aimed at harmonising laws and policies across Africa.
Its committees, including the Health, Social Work and Labour Committee, play a central role in scrutinising sector-specific challenges and proposing frameworks to guide member states.
Committee leadership positions at the PAP are held for a term of four years, aligning with the broader parliamentary cycle of the institution.
Members are drawn from national parliaments of African Union states, with each country typically represented by a delegation of five parliamentarians reflecting political and gender diversity.
Ghana’s current delegation to the Pan-African Parliament comprises both Majority and Minority members of Parliament of Ghana, selected to represent the country’s interests and contribute to debates on continental integration, governance, and development.
Mr. Annoh-Dompreh, who also serves as Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, is expected to leverage his new role to deepen Ghana’s influence in shaping policies that address pressing socio-economic challenges across Africa, particularly in the areas of healthcare reform, job creation, and social welfare systems.
Source: Felix NYAABA/ expressnewsghana.com