Misrepresentation Took Away From Beauty of Family Values Conference" - Salaga South MP The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has criticized sections of the media for misrepresenting the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty held in Accra. Contributing to debate in Parliament, Hon. Zuwera said while the conference was themed _“Consolidating Parliamentary Consensus: Advancing the African Charter on Family Values and Sovereignty”_, some media houses reported that _“Speaker of Parliament suspends Parliamentary sitting for three days to hold an LGBTQ conference in the Chamber.”_ "Mr. Speaker, this alone takes away from the beauty of this otherwise very important conference," she stated. The MP defended the conference as a platform for African consensus, quoting political theorist Chantal Mouffe’s concept of _“antagonistic democracy”_ which holds that democracy is built on consensus without eliminating the

Assurances Committee Urges Interior Ministry to Inform Disqualified Applicants of HIV Test Results The Chairperson of Parliament's Assurances Committee and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has called on the Ministry of the Interior to ensure that applicants who tested positive for HIV and other health conditions during the recent security services recruitment screening are informed of their medical status. According to Mr. Nitiwul, communicating the test results to affected applicants will enable those diagnosed, particularly those in the early stages of illness, to seek timely medical care and take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of infection. His comments follow the Interior Minister's disclosure that about 1,300 applicants out of more than 100,000 screened tested positive for HIV, resulting in their disqualification from the recruitment process. Mr. Nitiwul stressed the importance of handling the communication professionally and confidentially wh

Assurances Committee Urges Interior Ministry to Inform Disqualified Applicants of HIV Test Results The Chairperson of Parliament's Assurances Committee and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has called on the Ministry of the Interior to ensure that applicants who tested positive for HIV and other health conditions during the recent security services recruitment screening are informed of their medical status. According to Mr. Nitiwul, communicating the test results to affected applicants will enable those diagnosed, particularly those in the early stages of illness, to seek timely medical care and take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of infection. His comments follow the Interior Minister's disclosure that about 1,300 applicants out of more than 100,000 screened tested positive for HIV, resulting in their disqualification from the recruitment process. Mr. Nitiwul stressed the importance of handling the communication professionally and confidentially wh

Parliament Backs National General Cleaning Exercise Following Deadly Floods. Parliament has expressed its full support for President John Dramani Mahama's declaration of Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in regions affected by the recent floods. The exercise follows the devastating floods of June 29, 2026, which claimed lives, displaced families, destroyed homes and businesses, and caused extensive damage to public infrastructure. Speaking in Parliament, members described the initiative as a timely national response aimed at restoring affected communities while reducing the risk of future flooding. They emphasized that environmental sanitation is not only a public health issue but also a matter of national resilience, public safety, environmental protection, and responsible citizenship. Parliament further noted that the recent floods highlighted the persistent problems of choked drains, indiscriminate disposal of waste, and encroachm

NARCOTICS CONTROL COMMISSION OPERATING IN ONLY 66 OUT OF 261 MMDAs - MUNTAKA The member of parliament for Asawase, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak has disclosed that the Narcotics Control Commission is currently operating in all 66 out of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. MMDAs. Appearing before the parliamentary committee on Assurance for the public hearing, Alhaji Muntaka described the situation as a "huge challenge to the commission's work. He however noted that President John Dramani Mahama has supported the commission with logistics to help expand it's operations. "We are trying to augment the number. Our target is to be everywhere in the country in the next few years"he added.

NARCOTICS CONTROL COMMISSION OPERATING IN ONLY 66 OUT OF 261 MMDAs - MUNTAKA The member of parliament for Asawase, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak has disclosed that the Narcotics Control Commission is currently operating in all 66 out of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. MMDAs. Appearing before the parliamentary committee on Assurance for the public hearing, Alhaji Muntaka described the situation as a "huge challenge to the commission's work. He however noted that President John Dramani Mahama has supported the commission with logistics to help expand it's operations. "We are trying to augment the number. Our target is to be everywhere in the country in the next few years"he added.

*‘We Must Not Sell Cheap Today What We May Need Tomorrow’ – Annoh-Dompreh Warns Govt on Carbon Credit Deals* Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, says Ghana must get its carbon credit market right to protect national interest and climate commitments. Making a statement in Parliament on _“The Carbon Credit Market: Another Excellent Opportunity for Ghana to Get It Right,”_ he noted: “Mr. Speaker, I am indeed happy that Ghana has taken important early steps.” Hon. Annoh-Dompreh said the rules must be clear from the start. “Timeline must be clear, fees must be reasonable, and the distinction between Article 6 transactions, the voluntary carbon market project, and non-authorised domestic carbon activities must be clearly communicated,” he stated. He cautioned that carbon credits are not ordinary commodities. “They are linked to Nationally Determined Contributions, international reporting obligations, community access, land rights, biodiversity an

Haruna Iddrisu Outlines New Measures to Improve Teacher Retention in Rural Areas The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has outlined a series of policy measures aimed at improving teacher welfare, motivation, and retention, particularly in rural and underserved communities across Ghana. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister said the initiatives form part of the government's broader strategy to attract and retain qualified teachers in areas that have long struggled with staffing shortages. Among the key interventions is the reduction in the service period required for teachers in deprived areas to qualify for paid study leave. Under the revised policy, teachers serving in such communities will now be eligible for study leave with pay after completing two years of service instead of the previous three years. Hon. Iddrisu also disclosed that the government is working to introduce a 20 percent rural posting allowance for teachers serving in deprived communities. He explained t

MP Calls for Stronger Public Health Measures and Insurance Support After Floods The Member of Parliament, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has called for urgent public health interventions and stronger economic protection for market women following recent flooding, warning that the aftermath of such disasters extends far beyond the immediate loss of lives and property. Speaking in Parliament, Hon. Ibrahimah said while national attention often focuses on the destruction caused by floods, the long-term public health and economic consequences are frequently overlooked. She recounted the story of a market woman whose stock of smoked fish was contaminated by floodwaters. According to the MP, the woman, having lost her source of income, intended to dry the fish in the sun and resell it in an effort to recover her capital. Hon. Ibrahimah said the incident underscores the serious public health risks that can emerge after flooding, as financial hardship may compel affected traders to take de

*World Parliamentarianism Day: Takoradi MP Calls for Stronger Parliament, Revenue Focus, and Protection of MPs’ Welfare * Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Member of Parliament for Takoradi and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Affairs Committee, has called for a stronger Legislature, a shift toward revenue generation, and better protection of the welfare of Parliamentarians as Ghana marks World Parliamentarianism Day. Contributing to a statement on the floor of the House, Hon. Darko-Mensah said democracy cannot thrive without robust Parliaments and urged MPs to deliver tangible “democratic dividends” to their constituents. He said Parliaments democracies don’t exist,” he stated. He traced Ghana’s democratic roots to traditional governance, noting that in chiefs’ palaces “virtually every member of the institution is given the opportunity to speak before the decision... are taken.” He likened it to Parliament’s practice: “Mr. Speaker in our house here before you give direction...

*Weija Gbawe MP Calls for Better Finance, Digitalization, and Literacy to Strengthen Ghana’s MSMEs* Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip, has urged government and stakeholders to prioritize finance, digitalization, and financial literacy to strengthen Ghana’s micro, small and medium enterprises, MSMEs. Speaking in Parliament during comments on a statement marking MSME Day, Hon. Shaib said MSMEs remain the backbone of the economy but cannot grow without targeted support. “Mr. Speaker because they play very vital roles including ensuring that there is economic growth, there is innovation, there are job provisions and there is sustainable development. But Mr. Speaker MSMEs do not stand on their own. They need support from businesses, from the government and from other international bodies to perform the kind of roles they perform,” he stated. The Weija Gbawe MP said the first step is to improve access to funding. “We should i

*‘Ghana Can Now Use Benin’s Airspace Freely’ – Minister Nikpe After Parliament Ratifies Air Services Agreement* Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says Ghana’s ratification of Bilateral Air Services Agreements will allow the country to freely use the airspace of partner countries without further negotiations. Explaining the practical benefit, Hon. Nikpe noted: “This will now allow us to use the various airspace of the countries that are signing agreements. For instance, we and Benin, that was the first one we ratified. We can now have an agreement that allows us to use their airspace without any trouble. “You know you have to have an agreement with the connected country before you can use their airspace. And even if you’re flying over a country, you need permission. But if you have these treaties or conventions ratified by Parliament, you can just notify that you are using the airspace, and you don’t need to go for any further agreement.” He added that the ratific