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

Minority Demands Transparency Over GH¢13.1bn Aircraft Procurement — Jinapor The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Hon. Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has raised concerns over the government’s multi-year expenditure commitment for the purchase of four helicopters and two presidential jets. Addressing the media, Hon. Jinapor explained that, according to page 202, Appendix 40 of the national budget presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister, the government is programmed to spend GH¢3,596,866,533 in the current year. When the total four-year expenditure for the aircraft procurement is calculated, it amounts to GH¢13,152,772,333. He noted that converting this figure at an exchange rate of GH¢11 to the dollar yields approximately US$1,195,642,939. Using the Bank of Ghana reference rate of GH¢10.53, the amount translates to about US$1,249,900,718. Hon. Jinapor stressed that governance must be rooted in transparency and accountability. He stated that the constitutional duty of the Minority

Ellembelle MP Clarifies Scope of REDD+ Programme in Parliament The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has clarified that the REDD+ programme is not limited to the cocoa sector, as often perceived. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah explained that the programme also involves a wide range of stakeholders, including private sector actors, reinforced alliances, modelling experts, civil society organisations, farmer cooperatives, and traditional authorities. He emphasized that all these groups play key roles in the implementation and success of the REDD+ initiative. He added that the Forestry Commission continues to work closely with these partners, providing support and facilitating activities that contribute to the programme’s overall objectives.

Annoh-Dompreh Questions Lands Minister Over Cocoa’s Classification in REDD+ Programme The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyir and Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has questioned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources on whether cocoa farms or cocoa-producing areas have been reserved exclusively for the Forestry Commission under the REDD+ programme, and the justification for such a decision. Addressing Parliament, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh explained that the concept of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) emerged from global efforts to combat climate change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). He noted that in the early 2000s, scientists established that deforestation and forest degradation accounted for between 10% and 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making forest conservation a crucial component of climate mitigation efforts. According to him, Ghana’s REDD+ programme is a collaborative in

*Walewale MP Slams Government's Big Push Policy as Unrealistic* Hon Mahama Tiah Abdul Kabiru, Member of Parliament for Walewale, has criticized the government's Big Push policy, questioning its effectiveness in creating sustainable jobs and driving economic growth. Speaking in Parliament, Hon Kabiru expressed concerns that the policy's focus on constructing jobs, which account for 490,000 of the promised 800,000 jobs, is not a reliable means of providing decent and lasting employment for Ghanaians. Hon Kabiru doubts the government's ability to meet its revenue targets, citing a significant gap between projected revenue and actual collections. The MP highlighted the government's plan to borrow GHS 8 billion in 2027, GHS 8 billion in 2026, and GHS 9 billion in 2029, questioning the sustainability of such debt accumulation. He noted that only 54% of the allocated GHS 13 billion for the Big Push program has been spent, with plans to spend GHS 10 billion by year-end, falling short of

*2026 Budget Debate: Abena Osei Asare Rounds on Govt's Galamsey Fight, Cites Inadequate Funding* The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Hon Abena Osei Asare, has expressed disappointment with the government's efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the country. Speaking during a debate on the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament, the Former Deputy Finance Minister emphasized that the devastation caused by galamsey has gone beyond economics and threatens the country's survival. She questioned the allocation of funds to the Ministry of Lands and Forestry, noting that the ministry has been allocated 2.1 billion cedis, but expressed doubt whether this amount is sufficient to effectively combat galamsey. Hon Osei Asare also linked the fight against galamsey to the issue of joblessness, stating that the youth were promised jobs, but the budget's job creation efforts seem inadequate. "The theme of the budget says growth, jobs, and economic transformation, but t