The Majority in Parliament has expressed confidence in the stability and progress of Ghana’s economy, arguing that the country is experiencing significant growth despite the removal of two major taxes the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy and the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). This, they say, disproves earlier claims by the previous administration that the economy would collapse without the two revenue sources. Speaking during the concluding session of the parliamentary debate on the 2026 Budget Statement, the Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, stated that the economic indicators emerging after the removal of these levies point to a more resilient and efficiently…
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The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticized the government over its plan to allocate GH₵401 million for the establishment of the much-publicized Women’s Bank, describing the move as deceptive and lacking clarity. According to the Minority, the allocation raises significant concerns about how much of the stated amount will actually be made available to women in the form of loans, which is the core purpose of the proposed financial institution. Addressing the issue on the floor of Parliament, Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated that the government had failed to demonstrate transparency in its budget presentation, particularly regarding the operational…
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Lands and Natural Resources is calling for the government to immediately reverse the lithium royalty rate in the Láthiven Agreement with Barari DV Ghana Ltd from 5 percent back to 10 percent. The 10 percent rate, they say, was originally agreed upon by the 8th Parliament under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration. Speaking at a press briefing, the MP for Mampong and Ranking Member of the Committee, Hon. Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong, accused the current Majority Caucus (NDC) of “double standards and hypocrisy.” He argued that the NDC, then in opposition, had vehemently rejected…
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Vegetable Development Project under the Feed Ghana Initiative at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening the country’s food security and expanding irrigation infrastructure. Speaking to farmers, traditional leaders, and project partners, President Mahama announced that the initiative will include the construction of a modern packhouse equipped for grading, sorting, packaging, and cold-chain management. The facility is expected to improve post-harvest handling and enhance the market readiness of vegetables produced under the project. He further revealed that the project has been designed for completion within 12 months,…
The African Union (AU) and the West African Elders Forum have commended the people of Guinea-Bissau for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the country’s presidential and legislative elections held on 23 November 2025. In a joint statement, the missions highlighted voters’ strong civic engagement and praised polling officials, security personnel, and party agents for their professionalism throughout election day. However, the observers voiced deep concern over developments that followed the close of voting. According to the statement, the announcement of election results came abruptly—just after the missions had concluded separate meetings with the two leading presidential candidates, both of whom had…
A Lecturer in African Christianity at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Opuni Frimpong, has taken issue with recent comments made by the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, regarding the ongoing debate over religious practices in Ghana’s mission schools, particularly Wesley Girls’ High School. The controversy resurfaced after the Education Minister, while addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 25, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the religious rights of all students. His statement referenced the concerns of Muslim students at the centre of a legal challenge…
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to declare the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant following a ruling by the Tamale High Court that annulled the constituency’s 2024 parliamentary election results. According to the Majority, the incumbent MP, Matthew Nyindam, must immediately step aside and halt participation in all parliamentary proceedings until a rerun of the election is conducted. They argue that both Parliament and the MP have been duly served with the court’s directive ordering a fresh poll after a legal challenge to the 2024 outcome. Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, insisted that allowing…
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Minta Akandoh, has revealed plans by the government to collaborate with the private sector to strengthen health service delivery across the country. Speaking on the floor of Parliament during the debate on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, the Minister said the initiative known as the equipment placement arrangement will ensure that health facilities receive essential medical equipment without facing upfront financial burdens. Under this arrangement, private partners will supply medical equipment to selected public health institutions while the facilities pay over time from internally generated funds. According to the Minister, the model is designed to…
The Member of Parliament for the Efia Constituency, Hon. Lawyer Isaac Yaw Boamah Nyarko, has expressed deep concern over the rising rate of youth unemployment in Ghana, describing the situation as a “pressing national crisis” that demands urgent and collective action. Speaking during the graduation ceremony of the fourth batch of beneficiaries of his forklift training programme, the MP emphasized that the country can no longer treat youth unemployment as a mere economic issue but must recognize it as a potential national security threat. He cited recent statistics indicating that more than 2.1 million young people remain unemployed nationwide—a figure…
The Principal of the Kokofu Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Bekwai Constituency of the Ashanti Region, Mr. Kofi Baffoe Sarpong, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government and key stakeholders to take immediate steps to address the institution’s worsening infrastructure challenges. His call came during the school’s 2025 graduation ceremony, where hundreds of students, parents, and invited guests gathered to celebrate academic achievement amid growing concerns about campus conditions. In his address, Mr. Baffoe Sarpong outlined a series of urgent infrastructure needs that continue to impede the smooth running of academic activities. Chief among them is the…