*Ghana Donates GH¢10 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan - ForeignAffairsMinister* Ghana has extended a GH¢10 million humanitarian support package to communities in Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan affected by natural disasters and conflict. The donation, made on behalf of the people of Ghana, reflects the country's enduring commitment to global solidarity and compassion. The relief items include food, medical supplies, shelter, and water sanitation equipment, with a distribution ratio of 50% to Jamaica, 30% to Cuba, and 20% to Sudan. This gesture conveys Ghana's solidarity with affected populations and complements international relief efforts. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, briefed Parliament on Ghana's humanitarian efforts, emphasizing the country's tradition of providing assistance to those in need. He acknowledged concerns about parliamentary engagement, assuring improved communication on foreign policy matters. He said, the donation, made o

MINORITY DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DEFENCE MINISTRY FOR SENDING TROOPS TO BENIN AND JAMAICA WITHOUT PARLIAMENT APPROVAL The Minority Caucus in Parliament has questioned the move by Defence Ministry for sending military to Benin and Jamaica without Parliament approval. The Minority caucus demanded some answers from the government for that move. According to the minority, parliament is an August house that needs to be respected as rule of law so if government wants to take a key decisions you cannot ignore Parliament. Speaking to the media Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim-Fordjour disagreed with the move by the Defence Ministry and demanded an answers on behalf of minority group.

MINORITY CALLS FOR THE RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTER FOR LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OVER LITHIUM AGREEMENT. The Minority in Parliament has taken serious note of the recent public statements made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah concerning the lithium mining agreement which was earlier laid before Parliament and subsequently withdrawn. These developments, coming after the Minister had publicly and emphatically assured Parliament and the Ghanaian people that the agreement satisfied all necessary requirements, raised concerns about ministerial responsibility, credibility, and standards of governance. "This matter is not about punishment; it is about responsibility. " According to the member of parliament for Old Tafo, Mr Vincent Assafuah, a Minister gives Parliament firm and unequivocal assurances that all legal, technical, and procedural requirements have been satisfied, and the same agreement is later withdrawn on the basis that those

MINORITY CALLS FOR THE RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTER FOR LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OVER LITHIUM AGREEMENT. The Minority in Parliament has taken serious note of the recent public statements made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah concerning the lithium mining agreement which was earlier laid before Parliament and subsequently withdrawn. These developments, coming after the Minister had publicly and emphatically assured Parliament and the Ghanaian people that the agreement satisfied all necessary requirements, raised concerns about ministerial responsibility, credibility, and standards of governance. "This matter is not about punishment; it is about responsibility. " According to the member of parliament for Old Tafo, Mr Vincent Assafuah, a Minister gives Parliament firm and unequivocal assurances that all legal, technical, and procedural requirements have been satisfied, and the same agreement is later withdrawn on the basis that those

Majority Leader Calls for Increased Funding for Sanitation Infrastructure The Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called on Parliament to ensure adequate budgetary support for the ministry responsible for sanitation to enable it to construct and maintain essential sanitation infrastructure across the country. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Ayariga said sanitation infrastructure development cannot be the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Local Government or the various District Assemblies, which clearly lack the capacity to invest in large-scale public infrastructure. He stressed that Parliament must advocate for sufficient budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Works and Housing, which oversees public works, to enable it to construct the needed sanitation facilities in densely populated municipalities and provide additional resources for their effective management. He added that although the committee’s report raised numerous critical issues, he would not ad

Minority Chief Whip Calls for Mandatory Waste Separation and Decommissioning of Landfills The Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency and Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for urgent reforms in Ghana’s waste management system, particularly in the area of waste separation. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh said he would limit his contribution to a specific portion of the report, focusing on waste segregation. He noted that in most parts of the world, waste is separated at the source, adding that it appears to be only in Africa, and Ghana in particular, that waste separation is treated as a challenge. He explained that biodegradable waste can easily be separated from non-biodegradable waste, yet this basic practice is not being followed in the country. According to him, in other jurisdictions there are designated containers for biodegradable waste, which marks the starting point of proper waste processing. He stressed that w

*Revolutionary Change Needed to Tackle Sanitation Challenges in Ghana - Second Deputy Minority Whip* Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe Constituency and Second Deputy Minority Whip, has attributed Ghana's sanitation crisis to a poor mindset, saying people litter and dump refuse into drains with impunity, posing a risk to public health. Speaking in Parliament, Hon. Shaib emphasized the need for a "revolutionary education" on health and the environment, citing instances of poor sanitation practices, including in the capital, Accra, where Metropolitan Assemblies are understaffed, with some sub-districts being run by unqualified staff. Hon. Shaib also raised concerns about the non-payment of sanitation workers, some of whom have not been paid for up to nine months, and called for the recruitment of more staff, better pay, and improved working conditions. Additionally, he suggested that the sanitation sector should be opened up to more companies to promote com

*Ghana's Sanitation Crisis: Committee Sounds Alarm on Inadequate Environmental Health Workers* The Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources has presented a dire report to Parliament, highlighting the country's critical shortage of environmental health workers. Presenting the report, Chairperson Hon. John Kwabena Bless Oti stated that the committee's visit to five regions revealed a stark reality, with one environmental health worker handling over 8,000 people, far exceeding the WHO standard of one worker to 700 people. The committee found that almost all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) lack technical staff, with inadequate environmental service staffing being a major challenge. Hon. Oti emphasized that the situation is "terrible" and requires urgent attention. Hon. John Kwabena Bless Oti, has called on the government to post environmental service graduates across the country to address the critical shortage of environmental health workers. Speaking in

*Majority Leader to Reconsider Special Prosecutor Repeal Bill* The Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has announced that he will reconsider his private member's bill to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This decision follows a request from former President John Mahama, who urged Ayariga to withdraw the bill. Speaking in Parliament, Ayariga stated that he had submitted the bill, co-signed by the Majority Chief Whip, and it had been approved by the Private Members Committee. However, he decided to put the bill on hold after President Mahama's request, citing his confidence in the President's wisdom. Ayariga emphasized that "two heads are better than one" and expressed his willingness to work with the President to find a better way forward. He assured the House that the decision to reconsider the bill was made in response to the President's request.

*Ghana Parliament Passes Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2025 Amid Controversy* Ghana’s Parliament has today passed the much-debated Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the Okada Bill, aimed at overhauling the country’s road safety and transport regulations. The legislation, which amends the existing Road Traffic Act of 2004 (Act 683), is designed to introduce new standards for alcohol limits for drivers, regulate the use of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial purposes, and establish emission testing protocols. The Bill’s primary objectives are to create a safer road environment, foster employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth, and establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the road transport industry. Among the key provisions is the regulation of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles used for fare-paying passenger services and ride-hailing operations, aligning Ghana’s transport policies with modern industry practices. Howe