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 drug trafficking, parliamentary leadership, and government accountability.
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… Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has recently reiterated precisely that point: NACOC remained at the ports, but was no longer part of routine physical container inspections. …
Foreign drug arrests rise under NDC: Stop blaming opposition for your drug mess, joint inspections workedJoy Online
… Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has, however, disputed descriptions that NACOC was removed from the ports. …
Majority blames NACOC under-resourcing under Akufo-Addo for Ghana’s narcotics challengesJoy 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 – NitiwulJoy 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 probeJoy 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 marketJoy 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 claimsJoy 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 marketThe 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 redevelopmentJoy 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 2028Joy 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 MinorityAn opinion piece argues that the NDC-led government should stop attributing Ghana's drug-trafficking crisis to 2018 port reforms, noting that NACOC remained at ports but was no longer part of routine container inspections. The 2017 paperless-port reforms introduced joint inspections and risk-based approaches to reduce bureaucracy and delays.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the NDC-led government should stop attributing Ghana's drug-trafficking crisis to 2018 port reforms, noting that NACOC remained at ports but was no longer part of routine container inspections. The 2017 paperless-port reforms introduced joint inspections and risk-based approaches to reduce bureaucracy and delays.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority in Parliament has blamed years of inadequate resourcing of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) under the Akufo-Addo administration for Ghana's narcotics trafficking challenges. Majority Leader James Agalga cited under-resourcing, understaffing, and a 2018 decision removing NACOC from routine port inspections as contributing to institutional neglect.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →