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Eric Edem Agbana

Also known as: Mr Agbana · Mr Eric Edem Agbana

Eric Edem Agbana — Member of Parliament for Ketu North who sponsors skills programmes, school infrastructure projects, and teacher development in his constituency.

2026-04-282026-08-08

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has defended the government’s expenditure programme, arguing that fiscal discipline should not be misconstrued as an unwillingness to spend on national development.

    Fiscal discipline should not be mistaken for lack of spending – Eric Agbana to Minority
  3. Joy Online

    Ketu North Member of Parliament Eric Edem Agbana has accused the Minority in Parliament of being accustomed to what he described as a culture of reckless public spending, arguing that this explains its criticism of the government’s fiscal discipline.

    Minority accustomed to reckless spending, says Eric Agbana
  4. Joy Online

    The porogramme is an initiative established by Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North.

    Ketu North MP distributes start-up tools to apprentices
  5. Joy Online

    The porogramme is an initiative established by Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament for Ketu North.

    Ketu North MP distributes start-up tools to apprentices
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    He commended the leadership, patrons and donors of the club for supporting the project, singling out the Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asuogyaman, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the MP for Ketu North, Mr Eric Edem Agbana, and other contributors for their r

    ECG hands over refurbished court at Power Tennis Club
  7. Joy Online

    The minister disclosed this when he responded to an urgent question by the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, who wanted to know what specific measures were being taken by the ministry to regulate the rent regime and prevent the continuous exploitation of tena

    Works on Odaw River drainage project terminated over contractor failure – Minister
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    In a statement signed by Mr Eric Edem Agbana, Founder and President of Nukunu Football Club and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, he described the collaboration as a shared commitment to excellence and the advancement of football in the Volta Region.

    Nukunu FC partners THB to boost visibility, promote Volta football talent
  10. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has welcomed the approval of a US$300 million facility by the World Bank under the Secondary Education Reform and Resilience Project (STARR-J), describing it as a major boost for Ghana’s education sector.

    Edem Agbana welcomes $300m World Bank support for secondary education
  11. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, says he is hopeful that the newly approved US$300 million STARR-J Project will bring meaningful improvements to educational infrastructure in schools within his constituency and across Ghana.

    STARR-J Project could transform learning conditions in Ketu North schools – Edem Agbana
  12. Joy Online

    The announcement was made by the founder of the academy and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 16.

    Nukunu Sports Academy to support young football enthusiast until he turns 14

Thursday 30 July

  1. Fiscal discipline not absence of spending, says Majority MP

    Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana defended the government's expenditure programme during 2026 mid-year budget debate, arguing that fiscal discipline should not be mistaken for unwillingness to spend and that the Mahama administration is adopting prudent, strategic investments rather than excessive spending.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority accustomed to reckless spending, Agbana says

    Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana has accused the Minority in Parliament of being accustomed to reckless public spending, arguing that this explains its criticism of the government's fiscal discipline during Wednesday's debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. He contended that the Mahama administration's restraint in expenditure and focus on priority sectors reflects responsible fiscal policy, unlike the opposition's past experience in government.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ketu North MP begins distributing tools to 525 apprentices

    The Ketu North Skills and Apprenticeship Programme has begun distributing sewing machines, hairdryers and other vocational tools to apprentices who have completed at least three months of practical training. The 525 enrolled beneficiaries have had their apprenticeship fees fully paid and received cash support, with tool distribution now underway to prepare them for self-employment.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ketu North MP distributes vocational tools to 525 apprentices

    The Ketu North Skills and Apprenticeship Programme, established by MP Eric Edem Agbana, has begun distributing sewing machines, hairdryers and other vocational tools to apprentices who have completed at least three months of practical training. The 525 enrolled beneficiaries have had their apprenticeship fees fully paid and received cash support for their training.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. ECG inaugurates refurbished tennis court at Power Tennis Club

    The Electricity Company of Ghana and the Power Tennis Club have inaugurated a renovated tennis court in Accra to promote sports development and community engagement. The facility, originally built in 1994, was upgraded through contributions from the club's executives, patrons, and donors.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 2 July

  1. Odaw River drainage project terminated due to contractor poor performance

    The construction of a 1.5km box culvert drainage system from Nima Paloma to the Odaw River, which began in July 2024 under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development project, has been terminated because of poor contractor performance, according to the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources. The ministry sought World Bank approval to immediately complete critical works including demolishing the outfall wall, constructing downstream drainage, and completing upstream drainage sections.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Nukunu FC partners with The Hope Brand to elevate regional football

    Nukunu Football Club has partnered with The Hope Brand to strengthen its identity, increase national visibility, and showcase football talent from the Volta Region. The partnership aims to support the club's goal of building a professional institution while creating opportunities for young people and promoting community development.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. World Bank approves $300m for Ghana secondary education reform

    Ghana has received approval for a US$300 million World Bank facility under the Secondary Education Reform and Resilience Project to improve infrastructure in secondary schools, addressing overcrowded classrooms, inadequate dormitories, and limited laboratory facilities, particularly in Category B and C schools.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. World Bank-backed STARR-J project to improve school infrastructure

    The US$300 million STARR-J Project, approved with World Bank support, aims to improve educational infrastructure in schools including those in Ketu North, according to the constituency's MP Eric Edem Agbana. The project will fund classrooms, dormitories, and laboratories to create better learning environments and address long-standing facility deficits.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Nukunu Sports Academy backs underage footballer with boots, school fees

    Nukunu Sports Academy has pledged to provide a young footballer who approached the academy below its minimum recruitment age of 14 with football boots, a personal football, school fees, and learning materials until he reaches the eligible age. The academy's founder and Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana announced the support in a Facebook post, describing the boy as "a star in the making" and noting his determination impressed the academy's leadership.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. Ketu North MP grieves UCC student's death, urges police action

    Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana has mourned the death of University of Cape Coast Level 200 student Innocentia Avinu, whose body was discovered at a Cape Coast beach after she went missing on June 11. Agbana, who knew the deceased through his scholarship scheme, called for swift police investigation and prosecution of those responsible.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Government registers 45 licensed buying companies for grain purchases

    Ghana's government has registered 45 licensed buying companies through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company to purchase grains directly from farmers at guaranteed minimum prices, aiming to address grain gluts and protect farmer incomes. The initiative is backed by GHS100 million budgeted in November 2025 and GHS200 million in the 2026 budget, with support from the World Bank Group to refurbish storage warehouses nationwide.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government distributes 1.7 million poultry birds under Feed Ghana

    The Government has distributed 1.7 million poultry birds to farmers under the Feed Ghana Programme (Nkoko Nkitsinkitsi), according to the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture. The government has also registered 45 licensed buying companies to purchase grains at guaranteed minimum prices and allocated GHS100 million (November 2025) and GHS200 million (2026) to address grain surpluses and protect farmer incomes.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ketu North MP denies World Cup supporter slot allocations to MPs

    Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, has rejected Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu's claim that the government allocated World Cup supporter slots to Majority MPs and MMDCEs, stating no NDC MP received such allocations and that any supporter travel would be privately funded, not from public resources.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. MP Agbana sponsors CPD workshop for 1,200 Ketu North teachers

    A Continuous Professional Development workshop for over 1,200 teachers and education staff in Ketu North Constituency has begun, sponsored by Member of Parliament Eric Edem Agbana. The initiative, delivered by Bismark Tay Leadership Solutions, includes training modules on classroom management, discipline, assessment, AI use, and leadership development to meet the National Teaching Council's requirement of 20 CPD points annually.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ketu North MP launches four classroom construction projects

    The Member of Parliament for Ketu North has announced four school infrastructure projects across the constituency: two six-unit classroom blocks at Dzodze Tove and Adelakoekorpe, a three-unit kindergarten block at Wuti, and a six-unit classroom block at Agordeke. The projects aim to improve access to quality education and reduce congestion in schools, with construction to begin immediately after site handover without sod-cutting ceremonies.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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