Majority Chief Whip Dafeamekpor Dismisses Minority Leader’s Claims, Defends Government’s Expenditure and Road Projects The Majority Chief Whip in Ghana’s Parliament, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has responded strongly to allegations made by the Minority Leader. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Dafeamekpor stated that 12 months ago, the then Majority Leader launched programmes that had long been initiated, using significant public funds. He noted that before major initiatives such as Planting for Food and Jobs, One Village, One Dam, and One District, One Factory, the previous government had already begun spending public resources on similar projects. He therefore found it surprising that the Minority was now criticizing the Big Push initiative for spending on projects that commenced earlier this year. According to him, the claim that expenditure could only occur after September is illogical. Hon. Dafeamekpor

Minority Leader Questions Delay in Constituting Road Fund Board The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Osahene Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has raised strong concerns over the government’s continued delay in constituting the Road Fund Board, a situation he says is crippling contractors and undermining private sector investment. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Afenyo-Markin stated that anyone who reads the 2026 Budget would be left wondering why a government with the full opportunity to establish critical governance structures has failed to set up the Road Fund Board. He questioned why the government, despite having amended the law to allow for the board’s formation, has still not taken action after ten months. According to him, contractors who took loans from banks to execute government projects are suffering because they have not been paid. He described the situation as unacceptable, asking whether it is “a sin to invest in the private sector,”

South Dayi MP Tells Minority: “The Real Battle Is in Kpandai, Not Press Conferences” The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticized the Minority Caucus over their response to the Kpandai re-run election, urging them to shift their focus from lengthy press statements to active grassroots campaigning. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, 28th November 2025, Hon. Dafeamekpor stated that the Minority had “lost the matter” and appeared confused about their next steps. He advised them that the real battleground is in Kpandai not in Parliament and not through what he described as lengthy statements filled with inaccuracies. He emphasized that victory in Kpandai will be determined by work on the ground, not blame games. According to him, “The Minority won’t campaign, but when they lose, they turn around to blame innocent people. This time, violence will not give them victory. What will win is decency, sound policies, j

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