*Dr. Afriyie Ayew Raises Red Flags Over Ghana Medical Trust Fund* Hon. Dr. Ayew Afriyie has expressed serious concerns about the proposed Ghana Medical Trust Fund and its potential impact on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Speaking to the media , the MP questioned the clarity, funding structure, and operational roll out of the new initiative. He called for detailed information on the services the trust will offer and how they will align with the NHIS, warning that the proposed allocation of 20% of NHIS funding is financially unsustainable. Instead, he suggested the government consider using revenue from the COVID-19 levy to support the new fund. Dr. Ayew also raised concerns about who will provide care during the transition period and how specialist services will be accessed. He further proposed that some Agenda 111 projects be converted into specialist hospitals, with clear guidelines on the diseases they will focus on. Emphasizing that the initiative must serve the

Speaker of Parliament Approves ECOWAS Delegation Members The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford, has released the list of members for the ECOWAS delegation. Addressing the parliament, he stated that those in favor of the motion to approve the following members to form the delegation of parliament to the ECOWAS community may do so: - *Delegation Members*: - Hon. Rickett Kwaku Hagan (Leader) - Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah - Hon. Laadi Ayi Ayamba - Hon. Eric Aful - Hon. Dominic Napare - Hon. Patricia Appiagyei - Hon. Kwame Ayimadu Antwi - Hon. Bryan Acheampong - Hon. Millicent Yeboah Amankwah All members of parliament agreed to approve the above-mentioned names, and thus the resolution was taken. Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford urged the delegation members to work together as representatives of the country, not as representatives of a party, in the ECOWAS parliament and Pan African Parliament.

Speaker of Parliament Raises Concerns About Delegation to ECOWAS Amid Representation Discussions The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has raised concerns about delegation matters while speaking to Members of Parliament. Hon. Bagbin revealed that negotiations led to an agreement for him to be an observer. However, discussions evolved to suggest that Madam Millicent Amankwa Yeboah should be the observer. Considering ECOWAS precedents and rules, it was accepted that the Deputy Minority Leader should be a member of the delegation to ECOWAS. The Speaker of Parliament Hon. Bagbin highlighted that these bodies often request staff from Ghana to work in their parliaments. The clerk of the Pan African Parliament was trained in Ghana and is now Secretary General/Clerk of the Pan African Parliament. Hon. Bagbin questioned why there should be problems with Ghana's representation given the Pan African Parliament's reliance on Ghanaian staff. He emphasized tha

Akuapem South MP Congratulates Black Queens on Semi-Finals Achievement Hon. Lawrencia Dziwornu, Member of Parliament for Akuapem South and a member of the Youth and Sports Committee, spoke on the floor of Parliament about the Black Queens' contribution. Hon. Dziwornu expressed much pride and joy seeing the Black Queens propel to the semi-finals stage of the tournament. Hon. Dziwornu noted that the Black Queens defeated Algeria in a penalty shootout, 4-2, with Cynthia Klonam making two crucial saves. Aside from this feat, 20 members of the Black Queens have made appearances at the African stage and are making significant impacts. The MP highlighted that aside from the first match where results weren't as expected, the Black Queens have received the "woman of the match" award in almost every game they've played: - Grace Asantewaa won against Algeria. - Shantel Boye Hawker won against Tanzania. - Jennifer Cudjoe won against Mali. Hon. Lawrencia Dziwornu extended congratulations to the

Ada MP Congratulates Black Queens on Remarkable Progress in Women's African Cup of Nations Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, Member of Parliament for the Ada Constituency, has extended warm congratulations to Ghana's senior national women's football team, the Black Queens, for their remarkable and steady progress in the ongoing Women's African Cup of Nations tournament. Speaking on the floor of parliament, Hon. Cudjoe highlighted the team's recent victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals, which ended in a 4-2 win on penalties*. She cited this as evidence of the team's discipline, resilience, and fighting spirit. According to Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, the victory brings glory to Ghana and ignites hope in every young girl dreaming of representing the country through sports. As the Black Queens prepare to face Morocco in the semi-finals, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe urged the team to carry the hopes and prayers of the nation with pride and confidence Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe assured the team t

We had an exciting interaction with H. E. Joao Baptista Damingo Quiosa, Ambassador of Angola to Ghana about our upcoming historic road trip through 39 African countries to present a message of African unity and the implementation of a visa-free policy now. Our journey begins on 18 August. #OpenAfrica #OpenOpportunities source: ( FB)Ras Mubarak

PARLIAMENT PASSES FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE BILL 2025. The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025 after taking the Bill through a certificate of urgency. Explaining the purpose of the Bill to the House, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Hon. Emelia Arthur noted that the Bill has been revised to reflect Ghana’s commitment to the Blue Economy agenda. She was of the view that this underscores the importance of harnessing marine and aquatic resources sustainably to support economic growth, social inclusion, food security, and environmental protection. Presenting the report of the Committee to the House the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Godfred Seidu Jasaw indicated that the Fisheries and Aquaculture sectors contribute significantly to national development particularly in the areas of job and wealth creation, poverty reduction, Gross Domestic Product contribution and foreign exchange and will remain so, provided the resources are managed sustain

TEMPANE MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER SECURITY SITUATION IN BAWKU The Member of Parliament for Tempane, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has addressed the media regarding the recent security situation in Bawku. According to Hon. Akanvariba, on July 13th, unknown assailants attacked a military vehicle, prompting an angry response from soldiers who subsequently beat about six people in the town, including school children. Six Kusasi residents were also victims of the incident, with several others injured. Expressing her constituents' unhappiness and anger over the treatment they received, Hon. Akanvariba called the press conference to provide more details about the incident. She emphasized the need for immediate action to address the situation, including compensation for those injured and the families of the deceased. Hon. Akanvariba stressed that while the loss of lives cannot be reversed, the military should take responsibility for providing support to the affected families to help them

Tema West MP BACKS SUSPENSION OF STATE LAND DEALS The Member of Parliament for Tema West, Hon. Lawyer James Enu, has endorsed the directive to halt all state land transactions, citing it as a necessary move to tackle irregularities and promote transparency. He raised concerns over questionable land sales, especially at the Ramsa site, where buildings have reportedly been erected illegally. According to the lawmaker, the suspension will help reclaim lands acquired unlawfully and prevent further abuse. Hon. Enu stressed that the measure is essential to sanitize the land administration system and ensure accountability in state land management.

HON MAHAMA RAISES CONCERNS OVER ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT The Member of Parliament for Walewale Constituency, Hon. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has expressed concerns about the government's economic management strategies. Contributing on the statement made by Hon Eric Afful, Hon. Mahama noted that the prices of goods and services are determined by market forces of demand and supply, as well as currency fluctuations. He emphasized that the injection of dollars into the economy by the Bank of Ghana may be masking underlying economic issues, rather than addressing the root causes of the problems. He cited the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) advice to the government to collaborate with the Bank of Ghana to stop intervening in the economy through injecting high amounts of currency. Regarding the debt-to-GDP ratio, Hon. Mahama attributed the decline in GDP to the government's debt restructuring program and IMF support, rather than any positive economic growth. He questioned the governmen

SUBIN MP RAISES CONCERNS OVER PUBLIC LANDS EMBARGO AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT. The Member of Parliament for Subin, Hon Kofi Obiri Yeboah, has raised serious concerns over the recent embargo on state and public lands announced by President John Dramani Mahama on January 10, 2025. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Yeboah acknowledged the President’s intention to safeguard public lands for national interest, but warned that the embargo is causing significant disruptions to land registration processes and harming private investment. He cited cases such as the Osumanche Layout, where individuals and corporate bodies with legitimate land interests are now unable to proceed with registrations or use their lands as collateral for loans. He noted that this development contradicts the government’s commitment to promoting private sector growth. “At a time when the economy is struggling with inflation, high interest rates, and cedi depreciation, this embargo could worsen the investment

Amenfi West MP Highlights Sustained Economic Growth in Ghana The Member of Parliament for Amenfi West and Chairman of the Economy Committee, Hon. Dr Eric Afful, has reported on the floor of Parliament that, key economic indicators point to a sustained pickup in economic activities. According to Hon. Afful, the updated composite index of economic activities increased by 2.3% year-on-year in March 2025, compared to 1.0% over the same period in 2024. He noted that the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose above the 50 benchmark, signaling improved growth prospects. The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee's 24th report indicates significant improvement in business and consumer confidence, the highest in the last seven years. Hon. Afful highlighted that headline inflation has declined consecutively within the year, dropping to 18.3% in May 2025, resulting in reduced prices of goods and services. Additionally, the primary fiscal balance on commitment basis improved significantly