MP Defends Akufo-Addo's Road Legacy, Challenges Agbodza Over Project Criticism. The former Minister of Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency, Hon. Francis Asenso Boakye, has responded to criticisms regarding the state of Ghana's road infrastructure, defending projects undertaken during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) tenure under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking at a press briefing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye emphasized that the Akufo-Addo administration constructed approximately 13,624 kilometers of roads during its eight years in office. He explained that although this figure includes a variety of road interventions—not just new construction—it represents a significant effort to improve national connectivity. "President Nana Addo's government built 13,624 kilometers of roads, which include not only new roads but also interventions like graveling, re-graveling, overlays, and upgrades in areas that previously had no access to motor

PARLIAMENT APPROVES All FOUR DEPUTY MINISTERIAL NOMINEES BY CONSENSUS. Parliament has approved all four deputy ministerial nominees by consensus. In a sixteenth report summary of the appointment committee,in accordance with Article 79(1) of the 1992 constitution and Order 217 of the standing Orders of parliament, the committee duly considered the nomination submitted by the President of Ghana. H.E John Dramani Mahama. Following a thorough evaluation of the nominees qualifications,and responses to questions, the committee finds that each of the nominees has demonstrated competence, insight and readiness to assume their respective roles. The committee therefore by consensus recommended the adoption of their reports and approval of the nominees. Ms Dorcas Toffey- Deputy Minister for Transport, Mr James Gyakye Quayson - Deputy minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu -Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and Prof Dr Grace Ayensu -Dan

MINORITY ACCUSES FINANCE MINISTER OF MISLEADING PARLIAMENT IN MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, of presenting misleading information during the July 24,2025 mid-year budget review. At a press conference in Accra, senior members of the Minority Caucus challenged the credibility of several key claims made by the Minister, arguing that many of the stated achievements were either exaggerated or inherited from the previous administration. Speaking to the media, the Ranking Member on the Finance Committee, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, said: “The Finance Minister has gone to great lengths to praise himself for economic indicators that were only made possible due to the groundwork laid by the previous NPP government. From foreign reserves to debt restructuring, there is a clear and deliberate attempt to mislead the public.” Mr Amin condemned violence in the Ablekuma North election and calls for protection of hum

Deputy Health Minister Backs Free Primary Healthcare to Tackle Hepatitis B Crisis The Member of Parliament for Essikado and Deputy Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has raised critical concerns over the growing threat of Hepatitis B in Ghana. Addressing Parliament, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah described Hepatitis B as a serious public health issue, revealing that approximately 4.6 million Ghanaians—representing 10.4% of the population—are currently living with the virus. She noted that Hepatitis B causes around 14,000 deaths annually in the country. She explained that Hepatitis B and C are highly infectious diseases that can lead to severe liver conditions such as cirrhosis—where the liver becomes damaged and dysfunctional due to fat accumulation—and ultimately liver cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Ghana. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah emphasized that Hepatitis B is transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and bodily fluids. “Public health ed

Minority Leader Urges NHIS Coverage for Hepatitis B to End “Silent Destruction” The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has raised serious concerns about public health efforts surrounding viral hepatitis in Ghana. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Afenyo-Markin highlighted key achievements made in combating hepatitis, including attaining over 90% infant immunization coverage for Hepatitis B, introducing free treatment for Hepatitis C, mandating antenatal testing for Hepatitis D, and developing a national viral Hepatitis D control program. However, he cautioned that frameworks and pilot interventions alone are not sufficient. He noted that Ghana has yet to introduce the Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine or make the Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIg) freely available or subsidized. According to him, these gaps are leaving the most vulnerable behind, allowing the virus to continue its “silent destruction.” “Too many Ghanaians