Mahama Ayariga Urges Adherence to Sports Fund Reporting Process While Supporting Parliamentary Oversight The Majority Leader and Chairman of Parliament's Business Committee, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has assured Members of Parliament that the House will receive the necessary reports on Ghana's participation in the World Cup and the management of the Sports Fund through the appropriate parliamentary processes. Responding to concerns raised on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Ayariga acknowledged the growing interest in receiving a comprehensive briefing from the Minister for Sports and Recreation on the country's World Cup participation and related expenditures. He noted that Parliament's attention should also focus on the new legal framework governing sports financing, particularly the Sports Fund Act, which establishes mandatory reporting requirements to promote transparency and accountability. According to the Majority Leader, the legislation requires detailed reports on the exact amount

Afadjato South MP Calls for Greater Investment in Ghana's Youth on World Population Day 2026 The Member of Parliament for Afadjato South, Hon. Frank Afriyie, has called for sustained investment in Ghana's youth, describing young people as the nation's greatest asset and the foundation of sustainable development. Contributing to a motion marking World Population Day 2026 in Parliament, Hon. Afriyie noted that the year's theme, "Investing in Ghana's Future Through Healthy, Skilled, and Empowered Young People," underscores the urgent need for government and development partners to prioritize the well-being, education, and empowerment of the country's youth. He referenced the second paragraph of the official statement on the occasion, emphasizing that because people are the cornerstone of sustainable development, significant investments must be made in young people, whose energy, innovation, and potential will determine Ghana's future strength and prosperity. Hon. Afriyie further obser

Ato Forson to Present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review July 23 Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is scheduled to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026, setting the stage for lawmakers and the public to receive an updated picture of the country’s fiscal performance halfway through the year. Deputy Majority Leader Kweku Ricketts-Hagan announced the date on the floor of Parliament, confirming that the Finance Minister would appear before the House to deliver the review in line with statutory requirements governing the management of public funds. The Mid-Year Budget Review is not a discretionary exercise. It is a requirement under the Public Financial Management Act, Act 921, which mandates government to update Parliament on the state of the economy and public finances partway through each fiscal year. The law exists to ensure that lawmakers, and by extension the public, receive timely information on whether government is on tr

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin Calls for Comprehensive National Sanitation Policy The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources to brief Parliament on the government's official national sanitation policy, arguing that Ghana needs a long-term strategy to tackle persistent sanitation challenges and flooding. Contributing to the debate on the Business Statement in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin criticized the government's decision to declare two days for a nationwide clean-up exercise, describing it as an inadequate response to the country's sanitation crisis. According to him, while clean-up exercises are important, they do not provide a lasting solution to the recurring problems of poor sanitation and flooding. He stressed that Ghana urgently requires a comprehensive and sustainable national sanitation policy backed by clear implementation measures. The Minority Leader also highlighted the devastating impact of recent flo

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin Demands Finance Minister Brief Parliament on GH¢350 Million Flood Relief Expenditure The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin, has called on the Minister for Finance to appear before Parliament next week to provide a detailed briefing on the disbursement of GH¢350 million allocated for flood relief and emergency response. Commenting on the Business Statement, Afenyo Markin argued that the recent floods constitute a national emergency and therefore require the highest level of accountability and transparency from the government. He said the Majority Leader should have scheduled the Finance Minister to address Parliament under Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution, stressing that although Parliament has several oversight mechanism such as parliamentary questions and ministerial statements a direct briefing by the Finance Minister is the most appropriate response given the seriousness of the situation. The Minority Leader also raised concerns o

Afenyo-Markin Condemns ‘Rambo-Style’ EOCO Arrest of NPP’s Miracle Aboagye, Demands AG Brief Parliament* The Minority Leader in Parliament, Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has condemned the arrest and detention of some New Patriotic Party executives by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, describing the approach as a “rambo style” operation and a human rights concern. Speaking through a verbal petition to the Majority Chief Whip on the floor of parliament, Mr. Afenyo-Markin singled out the case of Mr. Miracle Aboagye, Director of Communications for the NPP. According to the Minority Leader, Mr. Aboagye was picked up at the airport, held for more than three days, and is now being asked to provide property worth about GHS 55 million before he can be released. “EOCO could have extended an invitation to Miracle Aboagye, why the Rambo style,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin questioned on the floor of Parliament. He argued that the manner of the arrest sets a worrying precedent for due proces