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Eric Edem Agbana

Also known as: Mr Agbana · Mr Eric Edem Agbana · Hon. Eric Edem Agbana

Eric Edem Agbana — Member of Parliament for Ketu North, advocating for constituency development in education, agriculture, and skills training.

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October 2026
14 OctJoy Online
Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has led a delegation of chiefs, rice farmers and concerned youth from Weta to petition the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for urgent rehabilitation of the deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme. …
Ketu North MP led delegation petitions government over deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme
September 2026
28 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has taken a swipe at the Ghana Education Service (GES) over its handling of the controversy surrounding Prospectus Ghana Limited and the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA). …
“Dear GES, wake up”- Ketu North MP fires over Prospectus Ghana Deal
17 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking during a courtesy call by Ketu North Queen Mothers on their Member of Parliament, Eric Edem Agbana, at Parliament House, Madam Ahiawordor said the programme had empowered many women with skills and support to improve their livelihoods and make meaningful contributions to …
Adwumawura Programme imparting life positively – Deputy NEIP CEO
4 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… Eric Edem Agbana, and MTN representative Andy Cofie, joined by Executive Council members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Noel Nobel, Juvenile Committee Vice-Chairman Samuel Anim Addo and Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu. …
Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Champions after seven-goal thriller
4 SeptJoy Online
… Eric Edem Agbana, alongside Andy Cofie, representative of MTN. They were joined by Executive Council members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Noel Nobel, Juvenile Committee Vice-Chairman Samuel Anim Addo, as well as Black Satellites head coach Maxwell Konadu. …
Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Champions after epic seven-goal final
1 SeptJoy Online
Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has outlined a number of interventions undertaken in the constituency in education, health, agriculture and infrastructure, while giving an update on his key promises to constituents. …
Edem Agbana outlines development gains, future projects at Ketu North accountability forum
August 2026
28 AugJoy Online
… The second edition of the championship officially got underway on Tuesday, August 25, with Eric Edem Agbana, Chairman of the Planning Committee and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, performing the ceremonial kick-off. …
Excitement builds as MTN Elite U-19 championship heads into another thrilling round
July 2026
30 JulJoy 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
30 JulJoy 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
21 JulJoy 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

Agriculture & Land

Ketu North MP petitions government to rehabilitate Weta Irrigation Scheme

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Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, led a delegation of chiefs, rice farmers, and youth to petition the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for urgent rehabilitation of the deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme, citing damage to farmlands and hardship affecting more than 1,200 families. The Deputy Minister assured the delegation of government commitment to rehabilitation and the delegation called for investigation into World Bank funds allocated for the scheme's redevelopment.

14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Ketu North MP petitions government to rehabilitate Weta Irrigation Scheme
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, led a delegation of chiefs, rice farmers, and youth to petition the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for urgent rehabilitation of the deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme, citing damage to farmlands and hardship affecting more than 1,200 families. The Deputy Minister assured the delegation of government commitment to rehabilitation and the delegation called for investigation into World Bank funds allocated for the scheme's redevelopment.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

Ketu North MP demands GES publish Prospectus Ghana Limited deal details
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North has criticised the Ghana Education Service over its handling of the Prospectus Ghana Limited controversy, calling the GES's latest clarification "raises more questions than it answers" and demanding the public release of the Memorandum of Understanding between GES and Prospectus Ghana Limited. The MP expressed concern that GES is becoming a liability to government through mishandling key issues affecting teachers and parents.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 17 September

NEIP deputy CEO praises Adwumawura programme for women empowerment
The Deputy CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme commended the Adwumawura Programme for empowering women with skills and support to improve livelihoods across the country, encouraging greater participation at grassroots level.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 championship
Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with the match producing seven goals.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Ketu North MP outlines education, health, agriculture gains
Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, outlined interventions in education, health, agriculture and infrastructure at his quarterly accountability forum, including scholarships for over 800 tertiary students, support for 1,200 teachers' professional development, and furniture provision to all four second-cycle institutions in the constituency.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

MTN Elite U-19 Championship underway with regional teams competing
The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, the second edition of the competition, is taking place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, organised by the Ghana Football Association with MTN support as part of youth development efforts. Early standout results include Greater Accra's 6–0 victory over Upper East, while Northern Region and Volta Region have suffered successive defeats.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

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 →
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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →