Also known as: Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye · Prof. Oquaye · Prof. Mike Oquaye · Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye · Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye · Rt Hon. Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye
Former Speaker who has publicly opposed criminal tribunals, warned against executive intimidation of opposition, and called for stronger coordination of anti-graft institutions and greater Ghanaian control of mineral resources.
… Former Speaker of Parliament and IEA Distinguished Fellow, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, delivered the opening and closing remarks, while Dr William Kofi Osew moderated the discussion.
… Aaron Mike Oquaye, said the country needed a single, well-resourced and properly trained institution with clearly defined investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities to effectively deal with corruption. …
Former Speaker of Parliament and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has opposed the continued creation of tribunals to prosecute criminal cases, arguing that citizens should ordinarily be tried before the established cour …
… Aaron Mike Oquaye, has revealed how he intervened to stop the then Special Prosecutor from pursuing the arrest of Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, during his tenure as Speaker. …
… Aaron Mike Oquaye, has cautioned that the principle of separation of powers is undermined when the Executive uses state institutions to intimidate or silence members of the opposition. …
Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to elect national executives who will prioritise unity and work harmoniously with the party’s parliamentary caucus and flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general election. …
… Aaron Mike Oquaye, has called for Ghana to take greater ownership and control of its mineral resources, arguing that the country must move beyond the traditional system of relying on royalties from foreign mining companies. …
… Former Speaker of Parliament Aaron Mike Oquaye also supported the call for non-renewal, arguing that Ghana should not extend leases that do not prioritise national ownership and economic benefit. …
The Law Students' Network has contested Ghana's proposed extension of the presidential term from four to five years and warned that the government's model for electing District Chief Executives could undermine local democracy by retaining presidential influence over candidate selection. LSN argues that frequent election cycles may encourage short-term decision-making, but contends that a longer mandate alone would not resolve governance challenges without addressing institutional inefficiencies, corruption, weak planning and inadequate accountability.
The Law Students' Network has contested Ghana's proposed extension of the presidential term from four to five years and warned that the government's model for electing District Chief Executives could undermine local democracy by retaining presidential influence over candidate selection. LSN argues that frequent election cycles may encourage short-term decision-making, but contends that a longer mandate alone would not resolve governance challenges without addressing institutional inefficiencies, corruption, weak planning and inadequate accountability.
Ghana's Law Students' Network cautioned that the executive's significant control over implementing constitutional reforms risks institutional conflict of interest, particularly where proposals to limit presidential powers or strengthen independent oversight have been rejected. The network also raised concerns that rushing the drafting and parliamentary consideration of two bills to implement reforms could limit public scrutiny of contentious changes.
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called for stronger coordination among anti-graft institutions, arguing that overlapping powers could undermine the fight against corruption. Former Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye said Ghana needed a single, well-resourced institution with clearly defined investigative and prosecutorial responsibilities operating under the Attorney-General's overall authority.
Former Speaker Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye has argued that criminal cases should be tried in ordinary courts rather than through tribunals, saying separate judicial forums undermine equality before the law and contribute to proliferation of prosecutorial powers in Ghana.
Former Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has recounted how he intervened to block the previous Special Prosecutor's attempt to arrest Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga during his tenure, citing protection of constitutional rights and parliamentary privilege rather than political motivation.
Former Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has warned that the principle of separation of powers is undermined when the Executive uses state institutions to intimidate opposition members, and that parliamentary privilege and constitutional protections must be respected regardless of political party affiliation.
Former Speaker Aaron Mike Oquaye has called on the NPP to elect national executives who prioritise unity and cooperation with the party's parliamentary caucus and flagbearer ahead of 2028. He warned that internal divisions could undermine the party's election efforts and expressed confidence in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's candidacy.
Former Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has called for Ghana to take greater ownership and control of its mineral resources, arguing that decades of reliance on royalties from foreign mining companies have not delivered the economic transformation the country needs. He contends that Ghana should ensure meaningful ownership of minerals extracted from its soil while allowing foreign investors to provide capital and expertise.
The Institute of Economic Affairs has opposed the renewal of Gold Fields' mining lease for Tarkwa, which expires in 2027, arguing that the decision would be harmful to Ghana's long-term interests and calling instead for a framework ensuring greater Ghanaian ownership. Gold Fields has applied for a 20-year extension and notes its Ghana operations account for about 25 per cent of the company's global gold output.
Businessman Ernest Ofori Sarpong on Tuesday commissioned a newly constructed 600-bed dormitory for Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC), his alma mater, to mark his 60th birthday. The project, begun in November 2025, is intended to address congestion at the school, which currently has 6,000 students.