Ernest Yaw Anim

Also known as: Mr Anim · Hon. Ernest Yaw Anim

Ernest Yaw Anim — Member of Parliament for Kumawu/Sekyere Kumawu, advocating for school infrastructure improvements and student support.

2026-06-262026-11-02

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September 2026
6 SeptJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu and Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, has brought together key stakeholders in the district to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and the fight against child labour. …
Kumawu MP leads stakeholders meeting on human rights, child labour
3 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening ceremony in Koforidua, Chairman of the Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, stressed the need to strengthen Parliament’s ability to promote and protect the rights of children. …
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee begins four-day visit to Eastern Region
August 2026
5 AugJoy Online
… Parliament signals commitment Chairperson of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee and Member of Parliament for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, assured participants that efforts were underway to reintroduce the bill. …
Amnesty International Ghana urges Parliament to fast-track Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill
June 2026
26 JunJoy Online
… Question The minister stated this in response to a question from the MP for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, who asked about measures being taken to rally the support of chiefs and community stakeholders to address witchcraft accusations. …
Bill to end witchcraft accusations under consideration—Local Govt Minister

Society

Parliament meets religious leaders to end witchcraft accusations

The News

Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has convened a two-day meeting with the Office of the National Chief Imam and the Christian Council of Ghana to strengthen efforts to end witchcraft accusations and protect accused persons from violence and discrimination. The Committee said religious leaders have a critical role in addressing the practice given their influence in communities.

22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Parliament meets religious leaders to end witchcraft accusations
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has convened a two-day meeting with the Office of the National Chief Imam and the Christian Council of Ghana to strengthen efforts to end witchcraft accusations and protect accused persons from violence and discrimination. The Committee said religious leaders have a critical role in addressing the practice given their influence in communities.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Parliament demands investigation into Obuasi school sex abuse allegations
The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has called for urgent investigations after 19 female students came forward with sexual abuse allegations against the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, and is also demanding investigations into school officials who may have received earlier complaints but failed to act.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament urges swift action on Obuasi school abuse allegations
Ghana's Parliamentary Human Rights Committee has urged the Criminal Investigations Department and Attorney-General to expedite investigations into allegations of sexual abuse involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, with 19 girls reportedly coming forward. The Committee called on education and welfare ministries to provide affected students with counselling and support, and urged the Education Ministry to strengthen reporting mechanisms in schools.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Parliament's Human Rights Committee demands justice in SHTS abuse case
Parliament's Committee on Human Rights has called for swift justice in alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, condemning the conduct and urging authorities to ensure accountability and strengthen safeguards for students.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Kumawu MP supports 500 SHS students with school items
Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim has provided 500 boarding students among over 1,000 new SHS entrants from the constituency with essential items including chop boxes, trunks, mattresses, cutlery and school bags. He also rewarded the top-performing student from each of 50 schools in the constituency with GH¢500 each to encourage academic excellence.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mechanized borehole commissioned at Akrokyere Presbyterian Primary School
A GH¢48,000 mechanized borehole, dubbed Devine Intervention, has been commissioned for Akrokyere Presbyterian Primary School in Sekyere Kumawu District. The project is the first of five boreholes to be constructed in the Ashanti Region as part of a donor's broader initiative to provide 50 water wells to deprived communities across Ghana.
17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 6 September

Kumawu MP urges action on school infrastructure and teacher conduct
The Member of Parliament for Kumawu has called on the government and Ministry of Education to urgently address infrastructure deficits in senior high schools, including inadequate classrooms and insufficient accommodation facilities, while also appealing for improved teacher motivation and monitoring to prevent sexual misconduct.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumawu MP urges urgent investment in school infrastructure
Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament for Kumawu, has called on the government and Ministry of Education to urgently address infrastructure deficits in senior high schools, citing inadequate classrooms, congestion, and insufficient accommodation facilities that affect teaching and learning. He also appealed for improved teacher motivation and working conditions, and condemned sexual relationships between teachers and students.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sekyere Kumawu MP supports 500 BECE candidates with school items
The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu has provided 500 BECE candidates with essential items including trunks, mattresses, school bags and cutlery sets to support their transition to senior high school, with additional GH¢500 support for top performers.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumawu MP urges government to fix senior high school infrastructure gaps
Ernest Yaw Anim, MP for Kumawu, has called on government and the Ministry of Education to urgently address infrastructure deficits in senior high schools, citing inadequate classrooms, congestion, and insufficient accommodation facilities that affect teaching and learning. He also appealed for improved teacher motivation and working conditions, and condemned sexual relationships between teachers and students.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumawu MP convenes stakeholders on child labour protection
The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, brought together traditional authorities, religious leaders, and state institutions to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and address child labour in the district, with particular focus on harmful forms of labour including illegal mining.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Parliament's Human Rights Committee visits Eastern Region on children's issues
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has begun a four-day visit to the Eastern Region to strengthen Parliament's capacity to address children's issues, with a focus on child protection, migration and social protection. The programme, organised in partnership with CHRAJ, IPU, ACEPA, the UN Human Rights Office and UNICEF, includes capacity-building workshops, stakeholder engagements and community visits.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Amnesty International urges Parliament to pass Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill
Amnesty International Ghana has called on Parliament to urgently reintroduce and pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusation Bill, citing persistent violence, discrimination and social exclusion faced by alleged witches, particularly older and vulnerable women, in the absence of specific legal protection.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Ghana considers bill to criminalise witchcraft accusations
The Ministry of Local Government is considering an anti-witchcraft bill introduced by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu that would criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims, and punish perpetrators. The minister said the ministry is reviewing existing sub-regional witchcraft laws to align Ghana's legal framework with international human rights standards.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →