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.

MINORITY CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER OVER CLOSURE OF EMBASSY The minority caucus in parliament is calling for immediate resignation of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa over the closure of Ghana's embassy in Washington. Giving her welcome remarks on the floor of parliament, the deputy Minority leader Mrs Patricia Appiagyei said the decision by the Ministry is deeply regrettable. " The embassy in Washington DC is not a district office of a private company. It is a sovereign outpost of the Republic of Ghana" she lamented. According to her, the embassy represents the face of Ghana and to shutter it abruptly because of a single staff member caught engaging in criminal and corrupt behavior is unacceptable. She explained that criminal behavior and conduct could be prosecuted without disrupting diplomatic operations. However, the ranking member for the Foreign Affairs committee, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor has expressed strong reservation over

*"Ghana's Economic Revival: Majority Leader Attributes Success to Mahama's Governance"* The Majority Leader in Parliament, Hon Mahama Ayariga has stated that the current Ghana's Economic Performance must be attributed to President Mahama's visionary governance, highlighting achievements and renewed optimism in Ghana with key points which includes Restoration of faith in our Democratic Institutions Delivering his welcome address in Parliament, he said Mahama's governance has revitalized trust in democratic institutions and national spirit. According to the Bawku Central member of Parliament, Various sectors, including market women, educators, farmers, students, and the business community, have shown renewed vigor and confidence. To him Ghana is now seen as a model of democratic renewal and economic resurgence, both domestically and internationally. The country's economic recovery has garnered continental admiration, positioning Ghana as a leader among nations. He also highligh

MINORITY SLAMS GOVERNMENT 's ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE Deputy Minority Leader, Madam Patricia Appiagyei has today expressed deep concern about the state of governance in Ghana, highlighting several key issues Delivering the Minority's Welcome address after Parliament Reconvenes, she emphasizes the constitutional duty of MPs to serve with honor, vigilance, and integrity. The Asokwa Member of Parliament criticized the John Dramani Mahama's government for seeming indifferent to public distress, insecurity, and institutional decay. The Minority specifically addressed the perceived threat to the independence of the judiciary, mentioning an "audacious attempt" by the presidency to undermine it. References the controversy surrounding efforts to remove the Chief Justice, she framed it as an attack on the judiciary's sanctity. She stated that the President's attempt to influence the Supreme Court by nominating loyalists, potentially undermining the judiciary's independ

PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS ENGAGES CHRAJ, GPS The Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights has met with officials from the Ghana Prisons Service and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to monitor the government’s compliance with human rights standards and also gain insights into the operations of the institutions. The Committee aims to identify areas where support is needed to improve the living conditions of inmates at various prisons and further provide assistance to CHRAJ where necessary. At a session with the officials from the Prisons Service, the Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (ESQ.), and her team emphasised the urgent need for government support to adequately care for inmates. Additionally, the pressing issue of sanitation, which is of great concern, was highlighted. Suggestions were made for the creation of NHIA cards specifically for inmates, which would be useful during their detention period. M

STOP THE TALKING, FIX THE LIGHTS BEFORE THE 24- HOUR ECONOMY BECOMES A 24 -HOUR BLACKOUT- MINORITY TO GOVERNMENT. Minority Caucus in parliament has raised the alarming state of Ghana's power sector and charges the NDC government and the energy minister Mr John Jinapor to stop the talking and fix the lights before the 24 hour economy becomes a 24 hour blackout. Addressing a press conference held in Accra, the ranking member of the energy committee, Mr. George Kwame Aboagye, also the MP for Asene-Akroso-Manso. described the current power outages as “a national emergency” and condemned what they called the government’s persistent “lack of honesty, poor planning, and administrative failure” in the energy sector. The legislators lamented the toll the erratic power supply is taking on households, businesses, and public institutions. They cautioned that the government’s much-publicized 24-hour economy policy risks becoming meaningless if the country cannot guarantee consistent power s

THE PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ENGAGES WITH KEY AGENCIES UNDER THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has raised serious concerns about an impending nationwide power shutdown, revealing that the country is struggling to find GH¢1.1 billion to purchase liquid fuel needed for electricity generation. The Minister disclosed that, the country currently has less than three days ' worth of liquid fuel in stock. Although further fuel supplies have been ordered, the funds required to pay for these supplies are unavailable, threatening the power sector with a major crisis if no immediate solution is found. This warning came during a critical meeting at the Peduase Valley Resort, where the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy met with key agencies such as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), and the Energy Commission. The meeting was convened to review the agencies' p

MINORITY CALLS ON PREZ TO INVESTIGATE SAMMY GYAMFI DOLLAR GIFT, AS THEY PETITION STATE INSTITUTIONS. Minority in Ghana's parliament has petitioned three key state investigative bodies, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the Acting Chief Executive officer of the Ghana Gold bod, Sammy Gyamfi over his gifting of an undisclosed amount of dollars to controversial ex-fetish priestess, Evangelist Nana Agradaa. The petitions were presented by the first deputy Minority Whip and the member for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, the MP for Nalerigu/ Gambagaa, Mumuni Mohammed Nurudeen and the Deputy General Secretary of the NPP, Haruna Mohamed. Addressing the press, the MP for Nalerigu/ Gambagaa, Mumuni Mohammed Nurudeen outlined the grounds for their petition. He stated that, his act is a breach of the code of conduct for public appointe

POLICE ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN ARMED ROBBERY CASES IN THE ASHANTI REGION The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region wishes to inform the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District. Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on 22nd April 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32. The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on 19th May 2016. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas. He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns. Further investigations led to the identification and ar

WE ARE NOW WELL INFORMED ON CHALLENGES IN YEA AGREEMENTS AND MMDCEs - OTI BLESS The chairman on sanitation and water resources committee who doubles as MP for Nkwanta north, Mr John Kwabena Oti Bless has said, his committee has been properly briefed on challenges confronting the Youth Employment Agency ( YEA ) agreement and the MMDCEs after the committee's engagement with the leadership of the YEA today Tuesday 13 May, 2025. He explained that, during the committee's verification and monitoring visits to MMDCEs, few issues came up concerning the YEA model and the various MMDCEs for which the committee decided to engage the leadership of YEA for better appreciation of those challenges and also help the committee to prepare a very comprehensive and detailed report to Parliament. Mr Oti Bless further added that, the leadership of YEA read some portions of the contract which the YEA finds it a problematic to the committee and call for better agreement for the YEA model.

MINORITY CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF GOLDBOD CEO OVER 'MONEY GIFT" to AGRADAA. The Minority in Parliament is calling on President John Mahama to take decisive action against the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Mr Sammy Gyamfi, following a viral video showing him giving out dollars to Evangelist Patricia Koranteng, widely known as Evangelist Agradaa. The footage has sparked widespread public backlash, prompting an apology from Sammy Gyamfi. Speaking on behalf of the minority members at a press conference in Parliament today in Accra, MP for Walewale , Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru who is also a member on the finance committee said the minority believes the apology is insufficient and are urging amongst other things the sanctioning of Sammy Gyamfi and a full blown inquiry into the matter. He added that the display of financial recklessness is not only a betrayal of public trust but a slap in the face of millions of Ghanaians currently grappling w

*Roads and Transport Committee backs Ghana Airports’ call for upward review of stagnant GH¢5 domestic fee* The Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads and Transport has pledged its support for a potential review of the domestic Airport Passenger Service Charge (APSC), following an impassioned appeal from the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Mrs. Yvonne Afriyie Opare, during a recent familiarization visit. Speaking during the committee’s two-day oversight tour of agencies under the Ministry of Transport, Mrs. Opare lamented that the APSC for domestic flights has remained at GH₵5.00 since 2013, calling the situation “financially unsustainable” and a risk to the future of regional airports. “Our domestic APSC has been an issue that has persisted over the years. We’ve been at GH¢5.00 for each flight since 2013, which we have been using to support all our regional airports.” “It is not sustainable. We are relying heavily on the international passenger charges t