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Dominic Nitiwul

Also known as: Mr Nitiwul · Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul · former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul

Dominic Nitiwul — former Defence Minister and MP for Bimbilla, appears in coverage of parliamentary oversight and governance matters.

2026-06-232026-09-22

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has called for the arrest of all officials involved in handling the container linked to the recent drug trafficking through Ghana’s ports.

    Arrest all officials who handled cocaine-linked container – Nitiwul
  3. Joy Online

    Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul is calling for the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, responsible for supervising operations at Ghana’s ports, to step aside while investigations into the recent dru

    Nitiwul calls for GPHA boss Paul Tanye-Kulono to step aside over cocaine probe
  4. Joy Online

    The NPP Member of Parliament for Bimbilla and former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul, who led the Minority caucus to inspect the area, said the inspection showed that virtually all structures occupied by Konkombas had been marked for demolition, while areas where the community d

    Minority accuses AMA of targeting Konkomba Yam Market in planned demolition over 24-hour market
  5. Joy Online

    The NPP Member of Parliament for Bimbilla and former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul, who led the Minority caucus to inspect the area, described the alleged targeting as discriminatory and called on President Mahama to stop the planned demolition.

    We’re not demolishing Konkomba Yam Market – Accra Mayor dismisses Minority’s claims
  6. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Bimbilla Dominic Nitiwul and Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey have clashed over plans to demolish parts of the Konkomba Yam Market at Agbogbloshie to make way for a proposed 24-hour economy market.

    Nitiwul, Accra Mayor clash over Konkomba Yam Market demolition for 24-Hour-Economy market
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Two Ghanaian citizens, Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah, have petitioned the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate the Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, over comments he allegedly made about the redevelo

    Two petition police to investigate Nitiwul over alleged inflammatory comments on Agbogbloshie redevelopment
  8. August 2026
  9. Joy Online

    In the 2024 parliamentary election, NPP candidate Dominic Nitiwul retained the seat with 34,582 votes, representing 54.08 per cent, while the NDC’s Joseph Kwabena Manboah-Rockson polled 29,364 votes, or 45.92 per cent.

    Okai Mintah vows to reclaim Bimbilla parliamentary seat for NDC in 2028
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, August 7, 2026, his comments were in response to concerns raised by former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul, who suggested that Mr Agalga’s lack of previous experience in top parliamentary leadership could make him vulnerable to pressure fro

    Second Deputy Majority Whip says Agalga is ‘not some walkover person’ for Minority
  11. Joy Online

    His remarks come in response to comments by former Defence Minister and Minority Leader Dominic Nitiwul, who questioned his leadership credentials.

    ‘Do I look like someone who can be bullied?’ – Agalga dismisses doubts over possible Majority Leader role
  12. Joy Online

    Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews on Friday, August 7, while discussing President Mahama’s recent ministerial changes, Dominic Nitiwul said he was not surprised by Dr Zanetor Rawlings’ appointment but believes she is better suited for a different ministry.

    Zanetor Rawlings could be moved in bigger Cabinet reshuffle – Nitiwul
Politics

Arrest all officials who handled cocaine container, Nitiwul urges

The News

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has called for the arrest of all officials involved in handling a container linked to drug trafficking through Ghana's ports, arguing that everyone in the chain of events must be questioned. He also called for the heads of supervising agencies to step aside during investigations and urged authorities to widen the probe to include other major drug seizures from the past year.

17 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 17 September

  1. Arrest all officials who handled cocaine container, Nitiwul urges

    Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has called for the arrest of all officials involved in handling a container linked to drug trafficking through Ghana's ports, arguing that everyone in the chain of events must be questioned. He also called for the heads of supervising agencies to step aside during investigations and urged authorities to widen the probe to include other major drug seizures from the past year.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former Defence Minister calls for GPHA CEO to step aside

    Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has called for Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Chief Executive Officer Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono to step aside during investigations into drug trafficking through Ghana's ports, following the seizure of cocaine in France linked to a container from Ghana. Nitiwul said supervisory heads must be removed from their positions to avoid compromising the investigation, which should extend beyond the individuals directly involved.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 16 September

  1. NPP Minority accuses AMA of targeting Konkomba community

    The NPP Minority in Parliament has accused the Accra Metropolitan Assembly of targeting the Konkomba community in plans to demolish structures at the Konkomba Yam Market to construct a 24-hour market, alleging that marks for demolition are concentrated in areas occupied by Konkombas while other areas have not been similarly affected.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Accra Mayor denies targeting Konkomba traders in market redevelopment

    The Accra Mayor has dismissed allegations by the NPP Minority that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly is deliberately targeting the Konkomba community in plans to construct a 24-hour market at the Konkomba Yam Market site, stating the Assembly has engaged leaders and traders before the project.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Nitiwul, Accra Mayor clash over Konkomba market demolition

    The MP for Bimbilla and Accra Mayor have clashed over plans to demolish parts of the Konkomba Yam Market at Agbogbloshie for a proposed 24-hour economy market. Nitiwul questioned whether the Konkomba community was being singled out, while the mayor denied the claim and said he had visited the market multiple times before the project.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Two citizens petition police to investigate Bimbilla MP Nitiwul

    Two Ghanaian citizens have petitioned the Ghana Police Service's Criminal Investigation Department to investigate MP Dominic Nitiwul over comments he allegedly made about the redevelopment of the Konkomba Yam Market at Agbogbloshie, which they claim could provoke ethnic tensions and disturb public peace. The petitioners say they object not to his criticism of the redevelopment itself, but to his characterization of it as deliberately targeting the Konkomba ethnic group.

    16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 21 August

  1. NDC youth chairman vows to reclaim Bimbilla seat in 2028

    Okai Mintah, NDC National Youth Working Committee Chairman, says the party will reclaim the Bimbilla parliamentary seat in 2028 through stronger grassroots structures and youth mobilisation, citing the relatively narrow margin of the NPP's 2024 victory.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 8 August

  1. Second Deputy Majority Whip backs new Majority Leader Agalga

    The Second Deputy Majority Whip Richard Acheampong has defended newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga, asserting he is not easily intimidated and has the parliamentary and government experience needed for the role. Acheampong expressed confidence that the NDC parliamentary caucus will fully endorse Agalga's appointment.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Agalga rejects criticism over Majority Leader candidacy credentials

    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

  2. Rawlings may move in broader Cabinet reshuffle, Nitiwul suggests

    Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul said Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, could be reassigned in a broader Cabinet reshuffle later this year, suggesting she is better suited for a different ministry.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Agalga tough but lacks leadership experience for Majority Leader—Nitiwul

    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

Friday 31 July

  1. Parliament approves road toll reintroduction via electronic PPP system

    Parliament has approved a concession agreement for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls through an electronic Public-Private Partnership system operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited. Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul defended the 2021 abolition of tolls as a measure to ease financial burden on Ghanaians, but expressed support for their reintroduction under the proposed electronic system, citing efficiency gains over the previous model.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Nitiwul admits he criticized Mahama based on misinformation

    Chairman of Parliament's Committee on Assurances Dominic Nitiwul, who recently criticized President Mahama's government for terminating Zoomlion's contract with the Youth Employment Agency, has admitted he based his criticism on misinformation. Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim praised Nitiwul's remarks and indicated support for bringing back the Zoomlion contract.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Government to end tomato import dependence within four months

    The Minister of Food and Agriculture says government interventions including irrigation infrastructure, solar-powered boreholes, and farm fencing will boost local tomato production and reduce dependence on imports, particularly from Burkina Faso, with visible results expected within three to four months.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Sewua Hospital project under audit over detected contract overpayment

    Ghana's Health Minister disclosed that the government detected an overpayment on the Sewua Government Hospital project contract and has initiated an audit before taking further action. The minister told Parliament's Assurances Committee that the project lacked water, electricity, and an access road when inherited, and stressed that any payments exceeding Parliament-approved contract sums require parliamentary approval.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Climate minister urges weather forecasts treated as economic resource

    Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability called for weather forecasts to be treated as economic resources to aid planning and livelihood decisions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. He told Parliament he has signed about 50 proposals to source funding for climate emergencies and flood challenges, and urged that only development projects with climate dimensions be approved.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Parliament urges reconsideration of Zoomlion waste contract termination

    The Chairman of Parliament's Assurances Committee has urged the Local Government Minister to reconsider terminating Zoomlion Ghana Limited's waste management contract, arguing that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies lack the capacity to assume full responsibility and need adequate time, resources and logistical support before taking over.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Parliament's Assurances Committee Chair urges ministers to respect invitations

    The Chairperson of Parliament's Assurances Committee has called on ministers and government appointees to honour parliamentary committee invitations to account for their stewardship, after some officials failed to appear at a public hearing. He warned that persistent disregard for parliamentary summons would be reported to the House and that no minister is above the law.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Nitiwul says contractor, not government, responsible for hospital delay

    Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has condemned politicisation of the Afari hospital project, saying the contractor is exploiting political attention to make unreasonable demands. He said he does not blame the current government for project delays and insisted no additional funds should be paid to the contractor.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Joy Online disputes NPP claim on Afari Military Hospital completion

    Joy Online reports that the 500-bed military hospital at Afari in the Ashanti Region was not 98 per cent complete when the NPP administration left office in January 2025, contradicting an NPP press statement. According to the article, biomedical equipment installation—critical to make the structures function as a hospital—is missing from the NPP's completion breakdown.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

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