Monday, February 9

Tag: Minority Caucus

Minority Caucus Congratulates Dr. Bawumia on Election as NPP Flagbearer
No Comments
News

Minority Caucus Congratulates Dr. Bawumia on Election as NPP Flagbearer

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has congratulated Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia following his decisive victory in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary held on 31 January 2026, describing the outcome as a clear mandate from party delegates nationwide and in the diaspora. In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus, on behalf of its 87 Members of Parliament, praised Dr. Bawumia for a campaign marked by “vision, intellectual rigour and resolute commitment to Ghana’s progress,” noting that his election positions the party strongly ahead of the 2028 general elections. The statement acknowledged the calibre of competition in the primary, which featured Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. K...
Read More
Minority Caucus Raises Alarm Over Governance and Security Issues in Meeting with President Mahama
No Comments
Politics

Minority Caucus Raises Alarm Over Governance and Security Issues in Meeting with President Mahama

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally presented what it describes as “grave threats” to Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order, and national security during a high-level meeting with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House. The meeting, held as part of Parliament’s oversight mandate and long-standing engagements with the Presidency, brought together leaders from both the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament, alongside senior officials from the Presidency. According to a statement issued by the Minority Caucus, the discussions were approached in a spirit of patriotism and focused on what the Caucus termed a growing governance crisis requiring the President’s urgent intervention. High-Level Attendance The President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, was present,...
Read More
Minority Caucus Issues Statement After High Court Nullifies Kpandai Parliamentary Election
No Comments
Politics

Minority Caucus Issues Statement After High Court Nullifies Kpandai Parliamentary Election

The Minority Caucus has released an official statement outlining its position on a High Court ruling that annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency and ordered a rerun. According to the Caucus, the 2024 election process in the constituency was conducted transparently and produced results that represented the will of voters. The group states that its records confirm that Hon. Mathew Nyindam of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) won the parliamentary seat with 27,947 votes, defeating the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Hon. Daniel Nsala (Daniel Nsala Wakpal / Daniel Nsala Wakpal), who polled 24,213 votes, giving Nyindam a winning margin of 3,734 votes—equivalent to 3,734 votes in numerical margin and 3,734 votes (3,734 > 3,000) separation...
Read More
Minority Caucus Seeks Information on Petition for Removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
No Comments
Politics

Minority Caucus Seeks Information on Petition for Removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally written to the Presidency requesting information on the current status of a petition calling for the removal of Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The request, made under Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2019 (Act 989), was signed by Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib (Esq.), Second Deputy Minority Whip. In the letter, the Minority sought clarification on the progress of the petition submitted by Mr. Gbandi Nabin Yussif, titled “Petition for the Removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie from Office on Grounds of Stated Misbehaviour Pursuant to Article 146(1) of the Constitution.” According to the Minority, the petition — dated October 6, 2025 — was received at the Office of the Pre...
Read More
Minority Accuses President Mahama of Publicity Gimmick in Galamsey Fight — Says government has only rebranded Akufo-Addo’s initiatives
No Comments
Politics

Minority Accuses President Mahama of Publicity Gimmick in Galamsey Fight — Says government has only rebranded Akufo-Addo’s initiatives

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused President John Dramani Mahama of staging what it describes as a “publicity gimmick” in his recent engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. According to the Caucus, the President’s interaction with selected CSOs was a calculated attempt to downplay the seriousness of the galamsey menace and to mask what it terms as the government’s failed efforts in addressing the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining activities. In a statement issued in Accra, the Minority expressed disappointment that despite the deteriorating state of the country’s water bodies, farmlands and forests, the President continues to insist that his administration is “winning the fight” against galamsey. ...
Read More
Minority Slams Government Over “Sakawa” Cocoa Price, Accuses Leaders of Betraying Farmers
No Comments
Politics

Minority Slams Government Over “Sakawa” Cocoa Price, Accuses Leaders of Betraying Farmers

The Minority Caucus Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs has launched a scathing attack on the government following the announcement of the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season, describing it as a “stab in the back” of hardworking Ghanaian cocoa farmers. In a press conference held this morning, members of the Minority expressed outrage over what they called a “ridiculously low” farm gate price of GH¢1,228.75 per 64kg bag, recently announced by the government. The new price represents a mere 4.2% increase over the current price of GH¢1,180.00, a move the Minority described as deeply disappointing and unfair to cocoa farmers. “Our hardworking farmers deserve better than this ‘Sakawa’ price,” the Minority fumed. Unfulfilled Promises and Broken Trust The Mi...
Read More
Minority Leader Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Pays Tribute to National Heroes
No Comments
Politics

Minority Leader Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Pays Tribute to National Heroes

In a solemn and emotional statement, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including two Cabinet Ministers and key public officials. Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, led the outpouring of grief in a statement issued shortly after Chief of Staff Julius Debrah formally announced the incident to the nation. The crash, which occurred earlier today, has plunged Ghana into mourning. Among the deceased are Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, NDC National First Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate Samue...
Read More
Minority Caucus demands deserving, fair cocoa producer price for farmers   
No Comments
Politics

Minority Caucus demands deserving, fair cocoa producer price for farmers   

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to set a deserving and fair producer price for cocoa farmers in the country.  According to Dr Isaac Yaw Opoku, a Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee: “the minority caucus is concerned about the continuous deception of the government on cocoa pricing issues”.  “We demand that our farmers are paid fair producer price when the new crop season opens in August,” Dr Opoku, also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Offinso South, stated when he addressed cocoa farmers at Akrodie in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region.  Dr Opoku explained that the Caucus was in the area to interact with the cocoa farmers, identify and help tackle emerging challenges confronting them.  He said it was unfortuna...
Read More
NPP Leadership, Minority Caucus sign Daddy Lumba’s book of condolence 
No Comments
Entertainment

NPP Leadership, Minority Caucus sign Daddy Lumba’s book of condolence 

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and some members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on Tuesday visited the family of Daddy Lumba to sign the Book of Condolence for the legendary Ghanaian musician who has passed on. The Book of Condolence of the Legendary Daddy Lumba was officially opened today with some top dignitaries trouping to his residence to grieve with the bereaved family.  Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, told journalists after the signing that Daddy Lumba was part of the NPP fraternity and they would do everything possible to give him a befitting burial.  "He was a source of inspiration to many through his music, and today the entire NPP leadership is here to show their support to the family.  "He ha...
Read More
Minority Caucus Condemns Acts of Lawlessness in Ablekuma North Rerun Election
No Comments
Politics

Minority Caucus Condemns Acts of Lawlessness in Ablekuma North Rerun Election

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned a series of violent incidents and disruptions that marred the parliamentary rerun election in the Ablekuma North Constituency today. The rerun, held across 19 polling stations, was called following months of disputes stemming from the December 2024 General Elections. In a press statement signed by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus expressed grave concern over what it described as a pattern of lawlessness orchestrated by operatives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), allegedly led by Malik Basintale, Deputy National Communications Officer, and Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary. The statement cited several incidents captured on video, which purportedly show NDC officials incitin...
Read More
//otieu.com/4/3711026