*"Minority Caucus Petitions IGP: Demand Security for EC to Declare Ablekuma North Results"* The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has petitioned the Inspector General of Police to provide security for the Electoral Commission to collate and declare the parliamentary results for Ablekuma North Constituency. The results have been pending since December 2024, denying the constituents their right to representation in Parliament. The Minority accused the police of failing to provide adequate security despite a High Court order, leading to a constitutional crisis. According to the Minority, the Electoral Commission is ready to proceed with the collation process but lacks the necessary security guarantees. The Inspector General of Police has urged the EC to outline a clear roadmap to resolve the stalemate, warning that continued delays threaten public confidence in Ghana's democratic institutions. The Nsawam Adoakyir member of parliament Mr Frank Annor Dompreh addressing the media s

*Ghana Prison Service Making Progress in Rehabilitation* The Interior Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has informed Parliament that the Ghana Prison Service is making strides in ensuring the safety, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in custody. According to him, the Prison Service is enhancing the capacity of its staff to effectively manage and rehabilitate inmates. Also the Service is working with relevant stakeholders to improve rehabilitation programs and healthcare services for inmates. He added that inmates are being provided with skills and education to prepare them for reintegration into society. The Asawase member of Parliament said the Ghana Prison Service is guided by a vision of building a world-class service that prioritizes public safety through excellence in corrections management. While progress has been made, the Minister acknowledges that there is still room for improvement to bring the service in line with international best practices. Repor

*Government Transfers GH₵987.97 Million to District Assemblies Common Fund* The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government has transferred GH₵987,965,073 from the Consolidated Fund to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) as the first quarter allocation for 2025. This move he said aims to support local development and deepen decentralization. During the presentation of Statutory Funds payment in Parliament, he stated that the transferred amount is part of the GH₵7.51 billion allocated for DACF in the 2025 budget, with a minimum of 80% of the funds going directly to District Assemblies to spur economic growth and deepen decentralization. According to him the government is committed to ensuring strict adherence to utilization guidelines, with specific allocations for projects like Market Construction, Construction of Health Facilities, Supporting educational development and infrastructure and Improving access to clean water and sanitation

*Government Transfers GH₵987.97 Million to District Assemblies Common Fund* The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government has transferred GH₵987,965,073 from the Consolidated Fund to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) as the first quarter allocation for 2025. This move he said aims to support local development and deepen decentralization. During the presentation of Statutory Funds payment in Parliament, he stated that the transferred amount is part of the GH₵7.51 billion allocated for DACF in the 2025 budget, with a minimum of 80% of the funds going directly to District Assemblies to spur economic growth and deepen decentralization. According to him the government is committed to ensuring strict adherence to utilization guidelines, with specific allocations for projects like Market Construction, Construction of Health Facilities, Supporting educational development and infrastructure and Improving access to clean water and sanitation

Parliamentary Committee Ramps Up Efforts on Sanitation The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources Mr John Oti Bless who also doubles as member of parliament for Nkwanta North has reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to addressing sanitation challenges across Ghana. This comes after monitoring visits to several Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to assess sanitation efforts. In a meeting with the Ghana Environmental Health Officers Association, key concerns were raised, including calls to reinstate uniforms for officers to enhance their visibility and authority, and to enforce sanitation bylaws more effectively. The Chairperson also urged the media to support sanitation campaigns and announced upcoming public hearings to engage MMDAs and service providers. Emphasizing collaboration, the Chairperson noted that collective action is vital in the fight against poor sanitation.