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Bernard Bediako Baidoo

Also known as: Mr Baidoo · Mr Bediako · Mr. Baidoo · Mr Bediako Baidoo

MP for Akwatia who comments on government policy, ongoing corruption cases, and accountability matters in Parliament.

2026-06-052026-08-26

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has accused the Minority in Parliament of shifting the debate over the alleged $1.7 billion loss linked to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) from facts to personal attacks.

    Akwatia MP accuses Minority of shifting GoldBod debate from facts to personal attacks
  3. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has defended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) against claims that the institution incurred losses cited in a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Akwatia MP defends GoldBod, says IMF report didn’t blame it for losses
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Akwatia Member of Parliament, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is being investigated over alleged fraud-related issues stemming from his tenure as the former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation.

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye is being investigated for fraud-related issues – Akwatia MP claims
  6. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has defended the government’s flagship “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” poultry initiative, describing it as a strategic intervention that could help address Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported poultry products and encourage consum

    Nkoko Nkitinkiti is a necessary step to reduce poultry imports – Akwatia MP
  7. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has called for stronger enforcement of Ghana’s existing environmental and sanitation laws and regulations, arguing that the country’s recurring sanitation and flooding challenges cannot be blamed solely on public indis

    Ghana does not lack laws, flood crisis requires enforcement – Akwatia MP
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The programme, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, featured a panel comprising James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr., Bernard Bediako Baidoo, Arthur Kobina Kennedy, Justice Yankson, and Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.

    Playback: Newsfile discussed Wontumi’s plea deal, Sedina Tamakloe’s woes, Afari Hospital standoff, Mahama rating
  10. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has stated that President John Mahama has not contemplated granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, insisting that accountability remains central to his stance on

    Mahama has never considered pardon for convicted officials – Akwatia MP
  11. AG objects to Wontumi counsel's bid to withdraw from case

    1. Joy Online

      Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has insisted that accountability in the ongoing case should not be limited to a single individual, arguing that other persons connected to the transaction must also be called upon to explain their roles.

      Wontumi case: Others involved in loan procurement must also answer – Akwatia MP
    2. Joy Online

      The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has called for clarity and accountability in the ongoing plea negotiation process involving Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢1

      Wontumi case: Akwatia MP urges clear accountability
    3. Joy Online

      The programme, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will feature a panel comprising James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr., Bernard Bediako Baidoo, Arthur Kobina Kennedy, Justice Yankson, and Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.

      Livestream: Newsfile discusses Wontumi’s plea deal, Sedina Tamakloe’s woes, Afari Hospital standoff, Mahama rating

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Akwatia MP disputes Minority's Ghana Gold Board loss claims

    Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has accused the Minority in Parliament of misleading the public over alleged $1.7 billion losses linked to the Ghana Gold Board, stating that the loss referenced in an IMF report was attributed to the Bank of Ghana and not GoldBod.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Akwatia MP disputes IMF report blame on Ghana Gold Board

    Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has defended the Ghana Gold Board, arguing that an IMF report did not attribute losses to GoldBod but rather to the Bank of Ghana's operations, and that the Minority has mischaracterized the document.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. NPP official under EOCO investigation for alleged fraud: Akwatia MP

    Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo has disclosed that Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Communications Director to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's 2028 presidential campaign and former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, is being investigated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office over alleged fraud-related issues. Bediako clarified he was not declaring Aboagye guilty but that former officials must account for their stewardship.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. Nkoko Nkitinkiti necessary to cut poultry imports, says Akwatia MP

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia has defended the government's "Nkoko Nkitinkiti" poultry initiative as a strategic intervention to reduce Ghana's dependence on imported poultry and encourage local consumption, arguing that critics should assess it based on its broader policy objectives and phased approach.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana has laws to address floods; enforcement is the gap

    The Akwatia MP argues that Ghana's recurring sanitation and flooding challenges stem not from a lack of environmental laws but from weak enforcement of existing regulations by state institutions, despite acknowledged public indiscipline.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Newsfile panel discusses Wontumi plea deal and governance issues

    JoyNews's Newsfile programme examined several current issues including Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, an impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and assessments of President Mahama's administration, with discussion of their legal, political and governance implications.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama rules out pardon for corruption-convicted officials

    The Akwatia MP has stated that President John Mahama has not considered granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, with accountability remaining central to his stance on public office. This follows the extradition and conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of over US$6 million in public funds.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Akwatia MP urges accountability beyond Wontumi in loan case

    Bernard Bediako Baidoo, Akwatia MP, has called for broader scrutiny in the ongoing legal case, arguing that other persons connected to the transaction must also answer questions about their roles, including bank officials responsible for due diligence on the approved facility.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Akwatia MP urges accountability in Wontumi plea negotiations

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia has called for clarity and accountability in ongoing plea negotiations involving the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud linked to the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The MP stressed that while plea bargaining is legitimate, any settlement must not obscure accountability.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Newsfile to examine Wontumi plea deal and Mahama rating drop

    Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Akwatia MP accuses NPP of failing on Afari Military Hospital

    Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has accused the previous NPP administration of failing the Ashanti Region over the stalled Afari Military Hospital project, stating the NPP had eight years in government to operationalise the facility but did not. He criticized the Minority for politicizing abandoned health projects and argued the focus should be on completing the hospital rather than scoring political points.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 6 June

  1. MP defends age-verification plan for pornographic websites

    Member of Parliament Bernard Baidoo has defended Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George's proposed age-verification policy for pornographic websites, saying the priority should be protecting children from explicit online content. The government is considering a framework requiring users to provide identification such as a Ghana Card or driver's licence before accessing adult content, a proposal that has drawn criticism over privacy and data protection concerns.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Newsfile to air discussions on anti-LGBTQ bill, porn ID law

    Ghana's Newsfile talk show will broadcast on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring discussions on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, a proposed national ID requirement for adult content access, June floods, and a court case involving security chiefs, with interviews from the Foreign Affairs Minister and Assin South MP.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

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