Also known as: Mr Baidoo · Mr Bediako · Mr. Baidoo
Member of Parliament for Akwatia who comments on government initiatives including poultry policy, environmental enforcement, and anti-corruption accountability.
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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 MPJoy 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 MPJoy 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 ratingJoy 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 MPJoy 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 MPJoy 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 accountabilityJoy 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 ratingJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration of failing the people of the Ashanti Region over the stalled Afari Military Hospital project. …
Akufo-Addo failed Ashanti Region on Afari Military Hospital project – Akwatia MPJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has defended Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George’s proposed age-verification policy for access to pornographic websites, urging critics to withhold judgment until the full details of the proposal are made public. …
Protection of children must remain central to porn verification debate — Bernard BaidooJoy Online
… Bernard Bediako Baidoo: The Member of Parliament for Akwatia and member of the Parliamentary Works and Housing Committee. …
This Saturday on Newsfile: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, porn ID law, June floods and court case on security chiefsThe 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.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →