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Builsa North legislator, James Agalga, has brushed aside suggestions that he could be intimidated in a possible role as Majority Leader. …
‘Do I look like someone who can be bullied?’ – Agalga dismisses doubts over possible Majority Leader roleJoy Online
Former Defence Minister has said the Builsa North MP James Agalga who is the leading contender to become the next Majority Leader of Parliament, lacks the leadership experience required for his new role and must quickly adapt if he is to succeed in managing government business in …
Agalga is tough but lacks leadership experience for Majority Leader role — NitiwulJoy Online
Builsa North Member of Parliament James Agalga is the leading contender to become the next Majority Leader of Parliament following Mahama Ayariga’s appointment to President John Dramani Mahama’s cabinet, sources within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus have told MyJoy …
James Agalga tipped to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority LeaderGhana's NDC Majority Caucus has credited a sharp increase in recent narcotics arrests and seizures to strategic reforms under the NDC administration, and is calling for stronger collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NDC Majority Caucus has credited a sharp increase in recent narcotics arrests and seizures to strategic reforms under the NDC administration, and is calling for stronger collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection resolved 364 of 520 grievance cases received through its Single Window Citizens' Engagement Service, and has conducted dialogue sessions in multiple communities to register eligible residents for NHIS coverage and address misconceptions about social protection programmes.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, the newly appointed Majority Leader in Parliament, has committed to fostering consensus-building between the Majority and Minority Caucuses and to working on the President's reset agenda. He said he would lead with humility, consult colleagues, and make compromises when necessary to enable Parliament to deliver on its legislative mandate.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, NDC Member of Parliament for Builsa North, has officially assumed office as the new Majority Leader following the appointment of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Agalga pledged to adopt a consensus-driven approach, prioritising consultation and compromise with the Minority Caucus to ensure Parliament effectively discharges its responsibilities and accomplishes the President's Reset Agenda.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, the incoming Majority Leader of Parliament, says he will prioritize consensus-building while remaining firm and decisive on matters of statecraft. He pledged respect for minority views and expressed hope that government business would not require the majority to rely solely on its numbers.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has characterized extortion allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as serious, but declined to comment on their merits since the matter is already before the courts and the Office of the Special Prosecutor. He urged all parties to allow state institutions to handle the case and called for a ceasefire in public exchanges to avoid interfering with ongoing processes.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has called for calm during an escalating dispute over extortion allegations involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, saying the matter should be left to courts and state agencies to investigate rather than allowing allegations to escalate further. Legal and institutional processes, including preliminary investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, have already been triggered.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, the incoming Majority Leader, has backed an early parliamentary probe into Ghana Gold Board operations, saying it will address concerns raised by the Minority. He said Parliament could use either an ad hoc committee or the Public Accounts Committee, and that key documents including an Auditor-General's report and IMF report already contain answers to questions about GoldBod.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agalga, incoming Majority Leader, has defended the Ghana Gold Board against calls for a parliamentary probe into alleged losses under the domestic gold purchase programme, saying the board is prepared for scrutiny and accountability. He questioned whether a probe limited to 2025 would provide a complete picture, noting that issues surrounding the programme predate the board's current form, and cited the Auditor-General's 2025 report as containing no adverse findings against GoldBod.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga says any Parliament probe into the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme should not be limited to 2025, but should cover the scheme's origins from 2021 and examine how gold purchases were conducted under previous administrations, particularly given an agreement between PMMC and the Bank of Ghana that dates to 2023 and remains in force.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has contested claims that the Gold Board incurred losses under its domestic gold purchasing operations, stating instead that it recorded a surplus of around 4 billion plus and is cited in the Auditor-General's report. The statement comes as Parliament's Minority pushes for an ad hoc committee investigation into what it says are losses from the government's gold trading scheme.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Speaker of Parliament has ruled that Hon. Mahama Ayariga remains Majority Leader, stating that a presidential communication announcing his replacement as Minister-designate was done in procedural error and has no legal effect. The Speaker clarified that the Presidency has no authority to determine Parliament's leadership.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has officially nominated James Agalga, Member of Parliament for Builsa North, to serve as Acting Majority Leader of Parliament, with the nomination communicated during an emergency sitting on August 24.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Directorate of the Department of Agriculture has taken delivery of 28 motorbikes under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP) to strengthen agricultural extension services. The motorbikes have been distributed to nine beneficiary districts and are intended to improve field officers' mobility for farmer support and food production monitoring.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader James Agalga has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians and stakeholders for their support following his elevation to the position. He pledged to work with other stakeholders to advance the government's Reset Agenda and support legislation that would improve the lives of Ghanaians.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has released GH¢443 million to retool selected facilities for the Free Primary Health Care programme, with GH¢36 million distributed to 107 district health facilities nationwide. The Upper East Region received GH¢4.2 million for 14 district health facilities, with funds paid directly to facilities to improve efficiency.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced that construction of the proposed Bolgatanga Airport is expected to begin before the end of 2026, following completion of the ongoing procurement process. The facility will initially handle about 100,000 passengers annually and is expected to take 24 months to complete once construction begins.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has congratulated James Agalga on his selection as the new Majority Leader, praising his parliamentary experience and intellectual qualities. Amin Adam reaffirmed the Minority's constitutional duties and expressed hope for constructive dialogue and consensus-building between the Majority and Minority on national issues.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has called for greater dialogue and consensus between the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament in the interest of Ghana, saying stronger engagement between leadership could help build consensus on issues of national importance.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere says newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga, MP for Builsa North and former Deputy Minister for the Interior, is calm but uncompromising when his integrity is questioned. Agalga assumed the role following the appointment of former Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga to a ministerial position.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Builsa North legislator James Agalga has dismissed doubts about his suitability as Majority Leader, citing his experience as ranking member, committee chairman, and long-serving MP. His remarks respond to former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul's suggestion that Agalga lacks top leadership position experience in Parliament.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul said Builsa North MP James Agalga, the leading contender for Majority Leader, is a capable and resilient politician but lacks the leadership experience that senior MPs like Afenyo-Markin, Annoh-Dompreh, Appiagyei and Iddrisu possess from years in their positions.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Builsa North MP James Agalga is the leading contender to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority Leader following Ayariga's appointment as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, according to NDC Caucus sources.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →