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Dominic Nitiwul

Also known as: Mr Nitiwul · Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul

Former Defence Minister who chairs Parliament's Committee on Assurances and comments on government policy and parliamentary accountability.

2026-06-232026-08-08

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Minister for Defence in the eight-year administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dominic Nitiwul, has condemned the politicisation of the Afari hospital project.

    “I don’t blame the current government for Afari Hospital delay”—Dominic Nitiwul
  3. Joy Online

    The Minister for Defence in the NPP’s eight-year administration, Dominic Nitiwul, said a false progress report in 2020 almost resulted in the commissioning of the uncompleted project.

    Evidence: Afari Military Hospital is not 98% complete

Yesterday

  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.

    14 hours ago · 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.

    17 hours ago · 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.

    18 hours ago · 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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