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Davis Ansah Opoku

Also known as: Mr Ansah Opoku

Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee and MP for Mpraeso, monitoring mining regulation and corruption prosecutions.

2026-06-082026-07-15

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minerals Commission for the progress made in implementing recommendations aimed at improving the regulation of small-scale mining

    Davis Opoku commends EPA, Minerals Commission over implementation of audit recommendations
  3. Joy Online

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has called on the government to address concerns over salary disparities, career progression and conditions of service for Allied Health Professionals, arguing that their welfare is critical to

    PAC Vice Chairman advocates salary harmonisation for Allied Health Professionals
  4. Joy Online

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to provide Parliament with a comprehensive register of all mining leases granted to both local and foreign companies across the country

    Publish all mining leases in Ghana — PAC Vice Chairman tells Lands Ministry
  5. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has congratulated all newly elected constituency executives following the successful conclusion of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) constituency elections.

    Davis Ansah Opoku congratulates newly elected NPP Mpraeso constituency executives
  6. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has stated that the Council of State’s reported advice against the passage of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025, does not mark the end of the legislative process, stressing that the final decision

    Council of State’s advice not the end of constitutional amendment process – Mpraeso MP
  7. Joy Online

    Lead co-sponsor Davis Ansah Opoku, New Patriotic Party MP for Mpraeso, had defended the proposal, saying it was about recognising modern realities rather than questioning anyone’s loyalty.

    Council of State advises against passage of Dual Citizenship Amendment Bill
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns about what he describes as weak enforcement of corruption-related recommendations made by Parliament, revealing that none of the committee’s referrals to the Attorney General ove

    PAC Vice Chair raises alarm over stalled corruption prosecutions, calls for stronger enforcement
  10. Daily Guide

    Trial In Absentia Meanwhile, the Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has indicated that a change in immigration status does not shield an individual from prosecution in Ghana, suggesting that Mr.

    Ofori-Atta Secures US Green Card
  11. Joy Online

    Davis Ansah Opoku argued that legal proceedings should not be delayed by his absence from the country.

    Let’s begin trial in absentia against Ofori-Atta if necessary – PAC Vice Chair
  12. Joy Online

    ical solutions toward transparent governance in Africa.” In addition to Dr Ayine and Afenyo-Markin, the summit will feature several prominent speakers, including the Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee and Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku

    Ayine, Afenyo-Markin to headline African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra

Yesterday

  1. EPA and Minerals Commission implement 25 of 29 audit recommendations

    Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Davis Ansah Opoku has commended the Environmental Protection Agency and Minerals Commission for progress in implementing audit recommendations on regulating small-scale mining, with the two institutions fully implementing 25 of 29 recommendations and partially implementing two others.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. PAC Vice Chairman calls for salary harmonisation of Allied Health Professionals

    Davis Ansah Opoku, Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, has urged the government to address salary disparities, career progression and conditions of service for Allied Health Professionals including Medical Laboratory Scientists, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists, arguing their welfare is critical to improving healthcare delivery.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. PAC Vice Chairman demands comprehensive mining leases register

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to provide Parliament with a comprehensive register of all mining leases granted to both local and foreign companies to enhance transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 12 July

  1. Mpraeso MP urges NPP unity after constituency executive elections

    Davis Ansah Opoku, MP for Mpraeso, has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called for party unity, urging members to move past the elections and focus on securing victory for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in 2028.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Council of State advice not binding on Parliament—amendment proceeds

    The MP for Mpraeso, a co-sponsor of the Constitution Amendment Bill 2025, says the Council of State's advice against the Bill is not binding on Parliament, and that the final decision rests with lawmakers who will proceed to committee scrutiny and parliamentary debate.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Council of State opposes dual citizenship amendment bill

    Ghana's Council of State has advised against passage of a Constitution amendment bill that would allow dual citizens to hold sensitive public offices including Parliament, ambassadorships, and military positions currently restricted to those without dual allegiance. President John Mahama had publicly backed the reforms, saying they reflect modern realities and would enable diaspora Ghanaians to participate in politics.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. PAC Vice Chair says zero prosecutions from six years of AG referrals

    Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku says none of the committee's referrals to the Attorney General over six years has resulted in prosecution, and calls for corruption cases to be redirected to the Office of the Special Prosecutor for stronger enforcement.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta granted US green card

    Ken Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister facing multiple corruption allegations in Ghana including charges over a revenue assurance contract, has been granted permanent US residency by a US Immigration Court. The court found the criminal charges in Ghana not credible during immigration proceedings.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. PAC Vice Chair urges prosecution of Ofori-Atta despite US residency

    The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on authorities to expedite prosecution of former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, arguing that his reported acquisition of permanent residency in the United States should not prevent legal proceedings. He stated that if state authorities have evidence against Ofori-Atta, proceedings should not be delayed by his absence from the country.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Attorney General, Minority Leader headline governance summit in Accra

    The Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin will speak at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit, organised by The Bright Future Alliance, on June 16 in Accra. The summit aims to bring together government officials, legislators, civil society, diplomats, corporate leaders and young people to discuss strengthening accountability and governance systems across Africa.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

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