*Parliament Adopts Report on Air Services Agreement, Backs Push to Make Ghana West Africa’s Aviation Gateway* Parliament has adopted the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport on the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between the Government of Ghana, represented by the Ministry of Transport, and the Government of the Republic of Benin for the establishment of air services. Moving the motion, Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga urged the House to approve the agreement, noting that it signals growing global confidence in Ghana’s aviation sector. He was particularly impressed by Ghana’s move to enter into a similar agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Every year we send several thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. This has been going on for a very long time, so it is time that we have a direct air travel agreement with them to open up our skies and make it easily accessible for airlines from both countries,” he said. Hon. Ayariga added that the number of bilateral a

*‘This Will Reduce Air Transport Costs’ – Annoh-Dompreh Urges House to Back Ghana-Benin Air Services Agreement* Member of Parliament for Nsawam/Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged Parliament to support the passage of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Ghana and Benin, saying it will help lower the cost of air travel. Contributing to the debate as the House adopted the Report of the Committee on Roads and Transport, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh described the agreement as “a clear, dedicated effort towards the reduction of the cost of air transport.” He noted that the move aligns with the continent’s broader mission of achieving free trade under the AfCFTA. “So I urge the House to support the passage,” he said. The Nsawam/Adoagyiri MP also commended the Minister of Transport, stating that he is “showing confidence, ably assisted by his Deputy, and blazing the trail.”

*‘Ghana is Positioning Itself as West Africa’s Aviation Hub’ – Transport Minister Thanks Parliament for Adopting Air Agreements* Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has thanked Parliament for adopting the Bilateral Air Services Agreements, saying the move makes Ghana compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO. “Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to thank your good self and colleagues for going through this agreement and adopting them. This makes us compliant with the International Civil Aviation Authority,” he said. Hon. Nikpe stated that the government’s goal is to create the right environment in the aviation sector by positioning Ghana as the hub for West Africa. “By so doing, we need to look at our legal framework that would direct us as to how issues would be addressed,” he noted. The Minister added: “I’m so grateful and happy that today, the Parliament of Ghana has gone through and approved all these agreements.” Parliament

Minority Leader Demands Urgent Health Briefing Over Flooding, Warns of Disease Outbreaks The Minority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has called for an urgent briefing from the Minister for Health over the growing risk of disease outbreaks following recent flooding in several parts of the country. Addressing the media on Tuesday 30th June, 2026 Hon. Afenyo-Markin warned that the widespread flooding has evolved beyond an infrastructure challenge into a serious public health emergency that requires immediate government intervention. Referring to the tragic June 3, 2015, disaster, he cautioned against repeating past mistakes through inaction. "Ghana paid too high a price that night to watch history repeat itself through nothing more than official negligence," he stated.» The Minority Leader expressed concern that stagnant floodwaters, mixed with uncollected refuse and overflowing sanitation facilities, have created conditions conducive to the outbreak of i

Minority Demands Full Accountability for Proposed GH¢300 Million Flood Relief Fund The Parliamentary Minority, led by Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has pledged its support for emergency government assistance to victims of the recent floods but insists that every cedi of the proposed GH¢300 million flood relief fund must be fully accounted for. Addressing a press briefing, Hon. Afenyo-Markin stated that while the Minority welcomes efforts to provide relief to affected communities, emergency financial assistance cannot replace the comprehensive flood prevention and disaster mitigation measures that the government promised but failed to implement. He argued that expressions of sympathy and aerial assessments of flood-hit areas do not absolve the government of responsibility for failing to put effective drainage and flood control measures in place before the heavy rains. "Compassion for the victims of this crisis and accountability for the government that failed to prevent it a

Majority Leader Calls for Immediate Action by Local Assemblies to Tackle Flooding and Sanitation Challenges The Majority Leader in Parliament, Hon Mahama Ayariga has called on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive action to address the country's recurring flooding and sanitation challenges. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday 30th 2026, Hon. Ayariga expressed sympathy to families and individuals affected by the recent floods, particularly those who suffered injuries, lost property, or were displaced. For all those who got injured, those who have lost property, and those who have been rendered destitute as a result of the flooding... let's do less talking and let's take action," he urged. The Majority Leader stressed that effective flood prevention begins at the local level, pointing out that local assemblies are primarily responsible for spatial planning, zoning, and enforcing development regulations within the

*‘170mm in 13 Hours Was Unforeseen’ – Kwakye Ofosu Defends Gov’t Response to Flooding* Minister of Government Communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the recent flooding was caused by an “extraordinary” rainfall that could not have been predicted, and that government funds are being targeted at both relief and mitigation. Contributing to debate in Parliament, Hon. Kwakye Ofosu stated that part of the allocated money will go towards providing relief for the 38,000 people displaced by the floods. “Another 150 million cedis is programmed to help address problems brought on by the flooding, which can lead to more flooding. So there is nothing wrong with mitigating the impact of further rainfall,” he said. The Minister stressed that the situation was not normal rainfall. “Mr. Speaker, we are not talking about normal rainfall. We are talking about 170 millimeters of rain in a space of 13 hours. The whole of last year June only 56 millimeters of rainfall was recorded. This year,

*Nkwanta North MP Calls for Shift from Flood Reaction to Prevention, Urges Stronger Sanitation Enforcement* Hon. John Kwabena Bless Oti, Member of Parliament for Nkwanta North and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation, Water Social and Water Resources, says all stakeholders must play their part to end Ghana’s perennial flooding. Speaking in Parliament, Hon. Bless Oti noted that government, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, traditional authorities, the private sector, and the general public all have important roles to play. He called on citizens to desist from dumping refuse into drains and waterways, while urging the relevant institutions to enforce sanitation and drainage laws “without fear or favour.” “Mr. Speaker, the Committee commends the National Disaster Management Organization, the Ghana National Fire Service, security agencies, the National Ambulance Service, Assemblies, and all volunteers for their prompt response to the emergency and

Interior Minister: Flood Disaster Displaces Over 38,800 People Across Greater Accra; 12 Dead, 7 Missing The Minister for the Interior, Hon Mubarak Muntaka has informed Parliament that recent flooding across the Greater Accra Region has displaced 38,802 people from 7,761 households, while 12 people have lost their lives and seven others remain missing. Presenting an update to Parliament, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said the floods have had a devastating impact on several communities, with Korle Klottey recording the highest number of displaced persons at 6,500 individuals from 1,300 households. Other severely affected areas include Tema Metropolitan Assembly, where 3,601 people from 721 households were displaced; Tema West, with 3,450 people from 690 households; Okaikwei North, with 2,620 people from 524 households; Weija Gbawe, with 2,500 people from 500 households; and Ablekuma South, where 2,300 residents from 460 households were forced to flee their homes. The Minister further

Interior Minister: No Fatalities in Odorna Market and Tema Fires as Government Targets GH¢350 Million for Flood Relief The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak has informed Parliament that the government is mobilizing GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to support flood victims and strengthen flood mitigation measures following the recent floods in Accra. Providing an update to Parliament, the Minister disclosed that a fire broke out at Odorna Market at approximately 8:08 a.m. during the peak of the heavy rainfall. Emergency response teams brought the blaze under control by 11:33 p.m., and it was completely extinguished by 2:32 a.m. the following morning. Although numerous makeshift structures were destroyed, no lives were lost. The Minister also reported that a separate fire incident occurred in Tema. However, the fire was less severe, and no casualties were recorded. He further revealed that a newly constructed four-storey building collapsed at Taboola during the floo

Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe Calls for Accountability and Lasting Solutions to Alajo Flooding The Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, Hon. Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has called for urgent government action to address the persistent flooding in Alajo, describing the situation as a serious humanitarian and infrastructure challenge that continues to destroy lives, homes, and livelihoods. According to the MP, the recurring floods are largely the result of blocked and poorly maintained drainage systems. He noted that drains clogged with unmanaged waste and silt are unable to carry stormwater during heavy rains, causing floodwaters to overflow into homes and businesses. Hon. Asiedu Bekoe stressed that although Ghana has experienced several major flood events over the years including in 1933, 1960, July 1995, June 2015, June 2020, and May 2022 the underlying challenge remains the inadequate drainage infrastructure and poor maintenance of waterways. He therefore called for greater accoun

*Minority Women’s Caucus Condemns Attack on Former MP Adwoa Safo, Demands Full Investigation* The Minority Women’s Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as a “violent attack” on former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, during a family-related event in Kwabenya. In a statement released for immediate publication, the caucus led by Patricia Appiayei member of parliament for Asokwa and also the deputy minority leader, said it received the reports “with profound shock and concern” and called for swift justice in the matter. The Caucus said it “unequivocally condemns every form of violence against women, irrespective of the circumstances under which it occurs.” “No woman should be subjected to intimidation, assault or the use of firearms in the course of exercising her lawful rights or participating in family or public affairs,” the statement read. The group expressed solidarity with Hon. Safo and wished her “a full and speedy recovery from the inju