Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Demands Urgent Parliamentary Briefing on Galamsey Fight The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annoh Dompreh, has raised serious concerns over the government’s handling of the illegal mining (galamsey) crisis. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Annoh Dompreh questioned the continuous delay by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in appearing before the House to brief members on the state of the anti-galamsey fight. He revealed that although the Majority Leader had indicated the minister would appear “as many times as possible,” there has still been no show despite repeated reminders at the Business Committee. He described the situation as alarming, saying reports show that excavators involved in illegal mining operations “appear and disappear like ghosts.” He further lamented the severe pollution of major water bodies, including the Densu and Ankobra rivers, which he said have reached dangerous levels.

*Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam Cleared to Attend Parliament, For Now* Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has ruled that Kpandai Member of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, was right to attend Parliament yesterday despite the Tamale High Court's ruling annulling his election victory. The Speaker cited a statutory 7 day stay of execution on the High Court's ruling, which remains in force until December 1, 2025, meaning Nyindam's status as MP remains unchanged during this period. Additionally, Nyindam has filed an appeal and application for a stay of execution, which may further suspend the enforcement of the judgment. The Speaker emphasized that Article 105 of the 1992 Constitution prohibits a person from sitting or voting in Parliament if they are not entitled to do so, but given the current stay and potential appeal, it's premature to conclude Nyindam is disqualified from participating in parliamentary activities.

Deputy Education Minister Refutes Claims of GH¢45 Sanitary Pad Procurement Cost The Member of Parliament for Builsa South and Deputy Minister of Education, Hon. Clement Abass Apaak, has refuted claims made by the MP for Old Tafo Constituency, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assefuah, regarding the cost of sanitary pads procured for schoolgirls. Speaking to the media, Hon. Apaak stated that the Old Tafo MP deliberately misled the public during the 2026 Budget debate by alleging that the Ministry of Education and by extension the John Dramani Mahama-led NDC government had procured sanitary pads for Junior and Senior High School girls at a cost of GH¢45 per pack. He described the claim as “not just a lie but a fabrication,” insisting that it had no basis in the facts presented in the 2025 Budget. He explained that the approved budget allocation of GH¢292 million covers the purchase and distribution of 12,280,340 sanitary pads, which the Ministry categorized into two batches for effective implementat

PARLIAMENT REPEALS COVID-19 LEVY Parliament has passed the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025 to abolish the COVID-19 Levy. The COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy was introduced as part of fiscal measures to mobilise additional revenue to support the Country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate economic recovery in the aftermath of the crisis. In the 2025 Budget Statement, the Government announced its commitment to streamline the indirect tax regime and to reduce the overall cost of doing business as part of broader efforts to stimulate growth, support private sector-led recovery and improve compliance in the Value Added Tax system one of such reforms was to repeal Act 1068. The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson explained that the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Act, 2021 has outlived its original purpose. The repeal was therefore a part of the comprehensive Value Added Tax reform agenda aimed at creating a more transparency and reduced burden o

GHANAIANS WILL TAKE NDC SERIOUS WHEN YOU REPEAL FUEL/ELECTRICITY BILL-AFENYO-MARKIN The Minority leader and Member Of Parliament for Effutu Constituency Osahene Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has asked the government if they want to regain respect from Ghanaians, then the ¢GH1 fuel tax and 18 percent of Electricity tariff has to repealed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament during the ongoing 2026 budget statements debates, the minority leader added that, NDC cannot boast that the economy is stable when those tariffs are imposed on Ghanaians . He however, stressed that, the NDC should not call for praises because of the removal of COVID-19 levy. "there are a lot on the line for NDC to appease Ghanaians". He lamented. He stated that Ghanaians are very much disappointed in the second NDC government led by President John Dramani Mahama. He urged the Finance Minister to leave a good legacy that all Ghanaians will leave on to remember all the time. He finally said it is bet

Old Tafo MP Questions Accuracy of Government’s Budget for Sanitary Pad Distribution The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has raised serious concerns about inconsistencies in the government’s 2025 and 2026 budget allocations for menstrual hygiene and sanitary pad distribution. Addressing the media at a press conference on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Mr Assafuah explained that parliament had agreed to allocate specific days for debating on the 2026 Economic and Business Policy Budget. When it was his turn to contribute to the debate, he began by addressing the government’s promise to support menstrual hygiene by providing sanitary pads to young girls to help improve school attendance. According to him, the 2025 budget estimated that GH¢292 million would be used to procure 1.3 million packs of sanitary pads for Ghanaians. However, in the 2026 budget, the government again indicated that GH¢292 million was spent on sanitary pads and also cl

Government to Partner with Private Companies for Hospital Equipment - Health Minister Ghana's Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced plans to involve the private sector in healthcare infrastructure development. Speaking during the 2026 budget statement debate, Akandoh revealed that the government will partner with private companies to provide equipment for hospitals through an "equipment placement" arrangement. This initiative aims to ensure hospitals have the necessary equipment to provide quality healthcare services. The government will also procure more equipment to support the smooth operation of health facilities. Akandoh emphasized the importance of private sector participation in achieving Universal Health Coverage, stating that the government cannot do it alone. He highlighted the government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure, including constructing six new regional hospitals and completing ten Agenda 111 projects. The Health Minister

*Committee Seeks Stakeholder Views on Lithium Agreement Amidst Concerns* Ghana's Parliament is set to scrutinize the lithium agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, laying the revised agreement before Parliament for ratification. The agreement, which covers an area of 42.63 square kilometers in the Mfantseman District of the Central Region, has sparked heated debate in Parliament, with some members expressing concerns over the royalty rate and Ghana's participation in the project. Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Alhaji Collins Dauda, speaking on behalf of the Majority in Parliament, emphasized that the committee will review the agreement, considering stakeholder input and ensuring Ghana benefits maximally from its lithium resources. The agreement proposes a 10% royalty rate, with Ghana holding a 13% free carried interest and additional equity participation through the Minerals

Asutifi South MP Calls for Amendment of Minerals Acts to Ensure Fair Royalty Rates The Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, Hon. Collins Dauda, has commented on issues relating to Ghana’s minerals and mining laws. Speaking to the media, Hon. Dauda explained that Parliament passed the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), which was later amended. According to him, Section 25 of Act 703 clearly outlines the royalty rates for mineral production, setting the rate between 3% and 6%. He noted that the law states: “A holder of a mining lease, restricted mining lease, or small-scale mining lease shall pay royalty as prescribed, in respect of minerals obtained from mining operations, to the Republic. The royalty rate shall not be less than 3% and not more than 6% of the total revenue from minerals obtained by the holder.” He added that this provision was amended in 2010. Hon. Dauda further emphasized that, given the national attention on royalty rates, it is the wish of the committee

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY TURNED INTO PROMOTIONAL CENTER FOR DSTV- MPREASO MP Member of Parliament (MP) of MPREASO Davis Opoku Ansah (OPK) has criticized the way and manner Communication, Digital and Technology Innovations Ministry has turned into as he described it as a Promotional Centre for DSTV. He further stated that, the focus should have been infrastructure to help to improve our country but ministry are doing different thing all together. He added that, the communication ministry should have focused to enhance our rural networks to improve the lives of the citizens but Sam George and his Ministry is doing other wise. He called this year’s budget as empty as nothing better is found in the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on last week’s Thursday. OPK said this on the floor of Parliament during 2026 budget debate.

LETS CONTINUE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF OUR CHILDREN- KRACHI WEST MP Member of Parliament (MP) of Krachi West Hon. Helen Adwoa Ntoso has urged parents and all to help to protect the rights and freedom of our children. He further explained that, Children are the pillars and future leaders of every nation that’s want its future to be remembered and guided. The Krachi West MP made this known on the floor of Parliament as Ghana joins the world to celebrate Children’s Day on today 20th November,2025. The 2025 theme for World Children's Day is "my day, my rights". As we are encouraging the world to actively listen to children to understand what their lives are like, and how their rights are present, missing or pursued every day, promoting childrens' right to participation. Also, the Member of Parliament (MP) of Atiwa West m, Asante Laurette Korkor said, Children are allowed to express themselves in all manner with guidance, children needs to be protected from sexual abuse and othe