The Committee on Economy and Development has met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to assess the Ministry’s performance against targets outlined in the 2024 National Annual Progress Report. The session focused on achievements, gaps, and measures to strengthen economic sectors. Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, disclosed that approximately 65 percent of traffic signals nationwide are operational. He noted, however, that unpaid maintenance debts, vandalism, damage caused by utility companies, and theft of solar components continue to undermine the functionality of the remaining systems. Hon. Agbodza emphasized the...
Parliament Receives Funeral Arrangements for Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Sarfo
The family of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Sarfo, led by Hon. Sarah Adwoa Sarfo, head of the Kantanka family, has formally informed the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament of the final funeral arrangements for the revered industrialist and man of God. The delegation, comprising close relatives and church leaders, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker to present details of the burial. The funeral will take place on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, followed by a grand service at Independence Square on July 31, 2026, and a second memorial service a week later at...
MPs Raise Alarm Over Recurring Flooding
The Second Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, together with the Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency, Hon. Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, has expressed grave concern over the recurring flooding crisis affecting communities across Ghana. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, the legislators noted that the increasing frequency and severity of floods continue to claim lives, destroy property, and disrupt economic activities and livelihoods nationwide. They stressed the need for sustainable, long-term solutions rather than relying on seasonal emergency responses that have characterized flood management efforts over the years. The MPs urged...
Interior Minister Updates Parliament on Security Measures
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has assured Parliament that significant progress is being made in addressing key security concerns across the country. Responding to questions on the floor of the House, the Minister revealed that several suspects linked to the November 2024 Adabraka gold shop robbery have been arrested. He noted that the case remains before the courts and has been adjourned to April 8, 2026. On the issue of land guard activities in the Ga South Municipality and the Accra–Tema area, Hon. Muntaka disclosed that the Police Service has established Anti-Land Guard Units, intensified patrols...
Hero’s Welcome For Somali Referee Denied Entry To US World Cup Tournament
Barely days after Somali football fans celebrated the historic selection of referee Omar Artan to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, hopes were dashed when United States immigration authorities barred his entry. Artan, Africa’s reigning top referee and the first Somali ever chosen for the tournament, was turned back at Miami International Airport despite holding a valid visa. He had been transiting through Istanbul en route to join fellow referees in training. US border officers cited unspecified “vetting concerns,” contradicting State Department rules exempting major sporting participants from the travel ban. The decision has provoked anger and disappointment across Somalia...
Manhunt Underway In South Africa After 12 killed In Mass Shooting
A manhunt is underway in South Africa after a group of 10 armed men opened fire killing 12 people at an informal settlement in Johannesburg late on Tuesday. Police said the shooters were dropped at the site in a minibus and moved through the area, opening fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing in the same vehicle. As investigators work to establish the motive for the attack, Gauteng province’s top cop visited this latest scene of a deadly mass shooting in the East Rand region. Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni said it was too early to say if the...
Minority slams gov’t over delay in opening Afari Military Hospital
Minority members on Parliament’s Health Committee have criticised the John Mahama-led administration over what they describe as the failure to operationalise the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital, warning that the continued delay is undermining efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region. Led by the Ranking Member of the Committee, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Minority MPs visited the facility on Wednesday, June 10, as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at highlighting abandoned health infrastructure projects and advocating for their completion. The visit comes amid growing pressure on health facilities in the Ashanti Region, particularly the Komfo Anokye Teaching...
Supreme Court set to rule on Noah Adamtey’s challenge to OSP prosecutorial powers on July 29
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver a landmark judgment on July 29, 2026, in a constitutional case brought by private citizen and lawyer Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, which questions the legality of the prosecutorial powers exercised by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The case has attracted significant public and legal interest because its outcome could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s anti-corruption architecture and the future operations of the OSP. Mr Adamtey is asking the apex court to determine whether Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate when it enacted the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act...
Minority Leader Defends Free Speech as Cornerstone of Democracy
The Minority Leader, Hon. Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has mounted a strong defense of free speech in Ghana’s Parliament, warning against any attempt to suppress political dissent. Speaking on the floor of the House, he argued that history has shown the dangers of silencing opposing voices. “Governments that stifle dissent do not strengthen themselves but rather hollow out the very institutions upon which their own legitimacy depends,” he cautioned, stressing that civil liberties remain the bedrock of Ghana’s democratic order. The Minority Leader underscored that free speech is not merely the right to speak, but the freedom to criticise, to...
“Africa Must Finance and Lead Its Own Health Future,” Vice President Declares at Health Summit
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged African nations to break away from aid dependency and prioritize healthcare as a matter of national security and economic stability. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Summit organized by the Ministry of Health, she emphasized that Africa’s health future must be driven by domestic investment and strengthened health workforces. “Healthcare must be treated as a strategic priority, anchored in our own resources and capacities,” she declared. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang underscored the importance of strategic recruitment, equitable deployment, and improved retention of health professionals. She called for stronger...