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WATER SCARCITY:Works and Housing Minister assures Ghanaians of Swift Action on Nationwide Water Crisis The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Adjei, has assured Ghanaian
OVER 200 DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES YET T O GAZETTE THEIR BY- LAWS- Committee Chairman The chairman for the select committee on Sanitation and water resources have highlighted a pr
*Government Transfers Cocoa Road Liabilities to Ministry of Roads and Highways* The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has updated Parliament on the stat
WATER SCARCITY:Works and Housing Minister assures Ghanaians of Swift Action on Nationwide Water Crisis The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Adjei, has assured Ghanaian
OVER 200 DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES YET T O GAZETTE THEIR BY- LAWS- Committee Chairman The chairman for the select committee on Sanitation and water resources have highlighted a pr
*Government Transfers Cocoa Road Liabilities to Ministry of Roads and Highways* The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has updated Parliament on the stat
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02/19/2026 • 07:47
WATER SCARCITY:Works and Housing Minister assures Ghanaians of Swift Action on Nationwide Water Crisis The Minister ...
WATER SCARCITY:Works and Housing Minister assures Ghanaians of Swift Action on Nationwide Water Crisis The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that the Government is taking decisive steps to address the nationwide water crisis. The Works & Housing Minister gave the assurance when the Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources convened a meeting with key stakeholders in the water sector in addressing challenges. The Ghana Water Company Limited and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, community water representatives and non-governmental water organizations. The meeting focused on identifying practical solutions to the ongoing water shortages affecting several parts of the country by especially communities affected by the mining activities. According to the minister, the current water challenges began under the previous administration, which he said did not adequately address the underlying issues. However, he emphasized tha
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02/19/2026 • 07:47
WATER SCARCITY:Works and Housing Minister assures Ghanaians of Swift Action on Nationwide Water Crisis The Minister ...
WATER SCARCITY:Works and Housing Minister assures Ghanaians of Swift Action on Nationwide Water Crisis The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that the Government is taking decisive steps to address the nationwide water crisis. The Works & Housing Minister gave the assurance when the Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources convened a meeting with key stakeholders in the water sector in addressing challenges. The Ghana Water Company Limited and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, community water representatives and non-governmental water organizations. The meeting focused on identifying practical solutions to the ongoing water shortages affecting several parts of the country by especially communities affected by the mining activities. According to the minister, the current water challenges began under the previous administration, which he said did not adequately address the underlying issues. However, he emphasized tha
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02/19/2026 • 07:45
OVER 200 DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES YET T O GAZETTE THEIR BY- LAWS- Committee Chairman The chairman for the select committ...
OVER 200 DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES YET T O GAZETTE THEIR BY- LAWS- Committee Chairman The chairman for the select committee on Sanitation and water resources have highlighted a pressing concern. According to Mr John Oti Bless, over 200 MMDAs' bylaws are not gazetted, making enforcement challenging. The over 200 district assemblies bylaws that are yet to be gazetted is hindering accountability and punishment for environmental offenses. According to him, he will meet the Local Government Minister to address the issue and Official letter to be sent to MMDAs to fast-track gazetting of bylaws. The chairman emphasizes the importance of gazetted bylaws for effective governance and environmental management.
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02/19/2026 • 07:41
*Government Transfers Cocoa Road Liabilities to Ministry of Roads and Highways* The Minister of Roads and Highways,...
*Government Transfers Cocoa Road Liabilities to Ministry of Roads and Highways* The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has updated Parliament on the status of cocoa roads in Ghana. According to Agbodza, the government has taken a strategic policy decision to transfer responsibility for all ongoing cocoa road projects from the Cocoa Board to the Ministry of Roads and Highways. This decision aims to address the challenges facing the cocoa road program, including severe disruptions to construction activities, deterioration of road infrastructure, and disruption of the cocoa value chain and farmers' livelihoods. The suspension of the program has also led to economic and social strains on communities, loss of contractor confidence, and higher future costs. Agbodza explained that discussions are ongoing to conclude the process, and the relevant agencies have been directed to review the entire cocoa road program and present a report to the government for action. The
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02/18/2026 • 15:41
Parliamentary Committee to Push for Water Sector Funding The chairman of the parliamentary committee on water resou...
Parliamentary Committee to Push for Water Sector Funding The chairman of the parliamentary committee on water resources and sanitation Mr Oti Bless has announced plans to invite the finance minister to discuss ways to increase funding for the water sector. After a meeting between the committee, Ghana Water and Community Water under the works and housing and water resources ministry, the committee identified significant challenges in the sector, including a broken system and inadequate access to clean drinking water, with 40% of Ghanaians struggling to access potable water. According to him, the committee's efforts were previously praised by the majority leader, who acknowledged their vibrant work in addressing these issues. The chairman emphasizes that the committee is aware of the problems and is working to push for more resources to improve the water sector and sanitation. He also revealed that, they met a lot of debt from the previous government.
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02/17/2026 • 23:19
Minority Leader Demands Restoration of Cocoa Price, Cites Legal and Contractual Obligations The Minority Leader of P...
Minority Leader Demands Restoration of Cocoa Price, Cites Legal and Contractual Obligations The Minority Leader of Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has demanded that the government immediately restore the producer price of cocoa, citing legal and contractual obligations. Speaking in Parliament, Mr Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the cocoa sector calendar runs from October 1 to September 30, and the government cannot vary the minimum guaranteed price to the disadvantage of cocoa farmers or other stakeholders. "The minimum guaranteed price is legally destined to run the full cost of the 2025-2026 crop season," Afenyo-Markin stated. He explained that the Producer Price Review Committee determines the producer price and FOB share for stakeholders, based on the achieved weighted average of aggregated volumes and prices of cocoa already traded and contracted. Afenyo-Markin noted that the Finance Minister had announced an FOB price of $7,200 per ton in October 2025, with a prod
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02/17/2026 • 23:18
NDC's Vision for Ghana's Tree Crops Sector: A Green Economy Approach- President John Dramani Mahama H.E John Draman...
NDC's Vision for Ghana's Tree Crops Sector: A Green Economy Approach- President John Dramani Mahama H.E John Dramani Mahama has stated that, the NDC's 2024 manifesto prioritizes transforming agriculture into a high-value export-driven sector, with tree crops at the forefront. According to him, the party aims to create a 24-hour economy, with tree crops playing a key role in maximizing productivity and job creation. He said the government plans to invest $500 million in oil palm development, creating 250,000 jobs develop 100,000 hectares of oil palm, making Ghana a net exporter. He added that prompting agro-industrial parks and private sector processing. They seek to empower women and youth through inclusive value chains enhancing climate resilience and biodiversity through tree crops. The NDC invites investment partners to join Ghana's green economy journey, focusing on processing and value-added production. The goal is to make agriculture modern, profitable, and attracti
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02/17/2026 • 23:16
Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project Launched, Aiming for $12B Annual Exports The Ghana Tree Crop Diversificatio...
Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project Launched, Aiming for $12B Annual Exports The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project has been officially relaunched by the President of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama, with a $200 million World Bank-supported program. The project aims to distribute millions of seedlings to 30,000 farmers, benefiting 52,000 households and 185 SMEs. The government targets $12 billion annual exports by 2035, with each of the six priority crops generating $2 billion in export earnings. The project focuses on industrial processing, value addition, and inclusive growth. The NDC government invites all stakeholders to join the effort, saying "let the Ghana Tree Crop Investment Summit 2026 mark the turning point" towards a more resilient and export-driven economy.
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02/17/2026 • 23:14
Minority leader Defends NPP Government's Economic Record, Slams NDC's Cocoa Pricing. The Member of Parliament for Ef...
Minority leader Defends NPP Government's Economic Record, Slams NDC's Cocoa Pricing. The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has defended the NPP government's handling of the economy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an engagement with Tescon members from the various universities, He highlighted the government's uninterrupted payment of public sector workers and negotiations with bondholders to reduce interest payments. Afenyo-Markin contrasted the NPP's record with the current NDC administration's cocoa pricing challenges, noting that the NPP increased the cocoa price from ¢400 to ¢3,100 during its tenure. He criticized the current government for reducing the cocoa price, calling it unprecedented. He urged the government to prioritize paying cocoa farmers and suggested using funds allocated for a presidential aircraft for this purpose. Mr Afenyo-Markin promised to advocate for farmers' payments and advised Tescon members to communi
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02/17/2026 • 23:10
NPP's Afenyo-Markin: Our Loyalty is to Bawumia, Let's Unite for 2028 Victory. The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamen...
NPP's Afenyo-Markin: Our Loyalty is to Bawumia, Let's Unite for 2028 Victory. The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has emphasized the NPP's loyalty to their flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, while urging Tescon members to stay united and focused on winning the 2028 elections. Speaking to some Tescon members from the various universities in Accra today 16th February,2026, he stressed the importance of a strong campaign message and avoiding insults. "We are not going to settle for second place, it's victory in 2028 or nothing." He lamented. He called on the students to think about the future of the party and stressed on unity among them to enable them to win power in the next elections.
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02/13/2026 • 06:43
Minister Updates Parliament on Boankra Logistics Terminal Progress Ghana's Transport Minister, Hon. Joseph Bukari Ni...
Minister Updates Parliament on Boankra Logistics Terminal Progress Ghana's Transport Minister, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has informed Parliament that the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal project is advancing steadily. The project, aimed at extending seaport services to northern Ghana and landlocked countries, has achieved 50.54% overall physical progress. Phase one, which includes a bonded warehouse, roads, drainage, container yard, and fire station, is 83% complete. Phase two will cover external roads, civil works, and transit facilities, among others. The project is expected to boost trade and economic growth in the region. The government is working with the concessionaire to ensure timely delivery. Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured Parliament of government support for the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal project. Updating on the project's progress, he stated that the current stage is as reported, with work ongoing. The Minister urged Parliament to support the co
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02/11/2026 • 18:53
MP Raises Alarm Over Volta Lake Tragedy, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures The Member of Parliament for Krachi West ...
MP Raises Alarm Over Volta Lake Tragedy, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures The Member of Parliament for Krachi West Madam Helen Ntosu has spoken out about a devastating boat accident on the Volta Lake at Okumah, which claimed 16 lives, including 11 children, on October 11, 2025. The MP expressed heartbreak and condolences to the affected families, noting that overloading and poor safety measures likely contributed to the tragedy. The sole survivors are a young lady and her baby, who lost their entire family. The government, Vice President, and philanthropists have offered support, including life jackets and funeral expenses. The MP thanked responders and investigators, urging stricter safety enforcement, including life jackets and licensed operators. He appealed for more donations to equip island communities with safety gear, citing inadequate supplies. The MP urged community members and boat operators to prioritize safety protocols, saying "No life should be lost again becaus
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02/11/2026 • 13:28
Minority Caucus Slams NIB Over 'Abusive' Treatment of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah The Minority Caucus has condemned the Nati...
Minority Caucus Slams NIB Over 'Abusive' Treatment of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah The Minority Caucus has condemned the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) for its handling of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah's case, citing "unacceptable conduct" and "abuse of power". Nkansah, a radio personality, was invited by the NIB for questioning over allegations made on Sompa Radio 106.5, but was subjected to a search at his home by armed agents and detained. In a statement by caucus signed by the Member of parliament for Nsawam-Adoakyir, Mr Frank Annoh Dompreh alleges the actions are politically motivated, aimed at silencing critics of the government. They demand Nkansah's immediate release, citing infringement of his rights and excessive use of force. "This is totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice," the statement reads. The Minority Caucus also criticized the government for diverting attention from pressing issues like unpaid cocoa farmers, unemployment, and rising living costs. They urge the governm
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