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Dr. Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso, has strongly rejected a Global InfoAnalytics survey conducted in June 2026 that ranked him among low-performing legislators, calling the assessment misleading and arguing that parliamentary contributions should be the core measure of an MP's performance.
Dr. Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso, has strongly rejected a Global InfoAnalytics survey conducted in June 2026 that ranked him among low-performing legislators, calling the assessment misleading and arguing that parliamentary contributions should be the core measure of an MP's performance.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for the Attorney General's immediate resignation, alleging he unlawfully directed the Bank of Ghana to release GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund despite pending garnishee proceedings against it. The Deputy Minority Leader said the AG's July 1, 2026 letter directing the fund's release to the National Emergency Flood Response Programme violated the Constitution and the rule of law by circumventing an active court process.
President John Mahama has disclosed plans for constitutional reforms to extend the tenure of the President, MPs, DCEs, and Assembly Members from four years to five years, arguing that the current term is too short to effectively implement development agendas before facing another election.
The Suhum MP Frank Asiedu Bekoe has called on the government to prioritise investment in healthcare infrastructure, particularly the expansion of Suhum Government Hospital's Accident and Emergency Centre, arguing that the facility is under pressure from road traffic accidents on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The Parliamentary Minority has warned the government against allowing tensions involving Ghanaians in South Africa to damage bilateral relations, calling for the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on recent evacuations and the situation affecting an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Ghanaians in that country.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, CEOs of state institutions, and political appointees to stop participating in, endorsing, sponsoring, or accepting awards from private organisations without prior approval from his Office. The directive cites concerns that many award-giving bodies lack transparent, objective criteria and pose risks of undermining public service integrity and creating false impressions about government performance.
Multidimensional poverty levels declined in 250 of 261 districts between 2021 and 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The Government Statistician said the progress reflects the impact of targeted investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure and other social interventions, though poverty reduction remains uneven across districts.
Ghana's annual inflation rate rose to 3.4 percent in April from 3.2 percent in March, driven by higher non-food prices, particularly fuel and transportation costs, while food inflation eased slightly. On a month-on-month basis, the Consumer Price Index increased by one percent, the strongest monthly rise since February 2025.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is pressing for swift approval of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, under a certificate of urgency when Parliament resumes, arguing the prolonged debate necessitates closure. The bill seeks to criminalise LGBT activities.