Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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Davis Ansah Opoku

Also known as: Mr Ansah Opoku

Davis Ansah Opoku — Member of Parliament for Mpraeso and Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, vocal on financial accountability and audit reforms.

2026-06-082026-10-13

In coverage

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June 2026
22 JunJoy 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
17 JunDaily 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
16 JunJoy 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
8 JunJoy 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

Politics

Samuel George, Armah-Kofi Buah among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers

The News

Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament, including Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, were among 1,568 lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar at a ceremony by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other newly qualified MPs include Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, alongside several media personalities including JoyNews journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.

9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Samuel George, Armah-Kofi Buah among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers
Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament, including Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, were among 1,568 lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar at a ceremony by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other newly qualified MPs include Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, alongside several media personalities including JoyNews journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Newsfile to examine Ghana Jollof arrest, cocaine, COVID audit, reforms
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, a cocaine shipment, a COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was arrested in Hansua on September 13 and remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publication of false news.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Newsfile to examine Ghana Jollof nurse case and reforms
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will on September 19, 2026, examine the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, alongside a cocaine shipment case, COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publishing false news, with the case triggering debate about freedom of expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Auditor-General must explain missing COVID spending reports, PAC vice chair says
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee vice chair Davis Ansah Opoku has called on the Auditor-General to explain why COVID-19 expenditure by the Ministries of Local Government and Transport was not clearly captured in its audit report. An investigation found that the Local Government Ministry spent GH¢299 million on fumigation, while the Auditor-General's special audit reported GH¢96.3 million as total fumigation expenditure.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PAC vice-chair: no arrests yet over missing fumigation spending
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee vice-chair Davis Ansah Opoku says there is no basis for arrests over alleged omission of COVID-19 fumigation expenditure from the Auditor-General's special audit, calling instead for the Audit Service to explain why spending by the Ministries of Local Government and Transport was not captured. An investigation found the Auditor-General reported GH¢96.3 million in COVID-19 fumigation expenditure while ministry documents pointed to at least GH¢780 million spent on fumigation.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

COVID-19 fumigation audit gap of GH¢600m raises concerns
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Vice Chairman has described as "frightening" a discrepancy in which journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni's investigation found government spent at least GH¢720 million on COVID-19 fumigation, while the 2022 Auditor-General's special audit captured only GH¢96 million. The PAC says the significant difference warrants answers from the Audit Service.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PAC demands Audit Service explain GH¢600m fumigation spending gap
The Public Accounts Committee will demand answers from the Audit Service over evidence that the Auditor-General's COVID-19 audit understated fumigation expenditure by more than GH¢600 million. An investigation found Ghana may have spent at least GH¢720 million on COVID-19 fumigation, while the special audit recorded only GH¢96 million.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Mpraeso MP welcomes Supreme Court ruling on OSP and AG powers
Davis Ansah Opoku, MP for Mpraeso, has welcomed the Supreme Court's affirmation of the constitutional roles of the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney-General, describing it as strengthening Ghana's governance architecture. He stressed that the OSP has a critical anti-corruption role while the Attorney-General must exercise constitutional powers responsibly, and called for public scrutiny of the AG's power of nolle prosequi as an indicator of government commitment to fighting corruption.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Kwahu tourism potential extends beyond Easter, paragliding—researcher
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso has congratulated the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on earning a PhD in Community Heritage and Tourism Development in Kwahu, saying the research could unlock heritage opportunities and sustainable economic opportunities in the area beyond its Easter celebrations and Paragliding Festival.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Bright Future Alliance calls for stronger institutional accountability in Ghana
The Bright Future Alliance, a youth-led civil society organisation, called for stronger accountability mechanisms across public and corporate institutions at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra. The organisation stressed that addressing corruption requires collective effort from government, businesses, civil society, academia, media and citizens, with anti-corruption efforts extending beyond public institutions to corporate governance and the private sector.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Only 33% of flagged funds recovered, PAC vice chair warns
Ghana's Public Accounts Committee vice chairman Davis Ansah Opoku said the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery between 2020 and 2023, but only GH¢12.72 billion was retrieved, citing weak follow-through on audit findings as the main obstacle to accountability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GH¢38.99bn flagged by auditor but only GH¢12.72bn recovered
Ghana's PAC Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku has raised concerns that between 2020 and 2023, the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery, but only GH¢12.72 billion had been retrieved, citing follow-through on accountability measures as a major challenge rather than the detection of financial irregularities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Davis Opoku proposes AI auditing and contract portal reforms
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has proposed AI-assisted auditing, a National Public Contract Performance Portal, and a Public Accounts Implementation Office to strengthen Ghana's public financial accountability and detect irregularities in real time rather than after the fact.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Davis Opoku proposes AI auditing and contract portal reforms
The Vice Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has proposed artificial intelligence-assisted auditing and a national contract monitoring portal to detect financial irregularities in real time and strengthen public financial accountability in Ghana.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

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 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →