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Frank Annoh-Dompreh

Also known as: Mr Annoh-Dompreh · HON. FRANK ANNOH-DOMPREH · Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh · Mr. Annoh-Dompreh · Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh · Hon Annoh-Dompreh · Hon. Annoh-Dompreh · Frank Annoh-Domprehaddressing

Frank Annoh-Dompreh — NPP Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, vocal on government accountability and farmer concerns.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The engagement, facilitated following interventions by the Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has resulted in a package of measures to address concerns raised by communities affected by the landfill operations. …

    Annoh-Dompreh brokers talks as Zoomlion pledges support for Adipa communities
  3. Joy Online

    … The committee was constituted after a stakeholder meeting involving traditional authorities, local government officials, community representatives, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, and officials of Waste Landfills Company Limited and Zoomlion Gh …

    17-member committee formed to address concerns over Adipa landfill
  4. Joy Online

    The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) needs national leaders with a “war-like mindset” who will complement the efforts of the party’s parliamentary caucus and take the fight to government. …

    NPP needs ‘war-like’ leaders to take fight to government – Annoh-Dompreh
  5. Joy Online

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has expressed disappointment after he was unable to meet Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who is being held by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). …

    ‘I didn’t expect this under Mahama’ – Annoh-Dompreh on Baffour Awuah’s detention at EOCO
  6. September 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, says the Minority is yet to receive formal notice of the High Court’s warrant authorising the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. …

    Minority awaits formal notice of arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP – Annoh-Dompreh
  8. Joy Online

    Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has questioned EOCO’s claim that it exhausted reasonable avenues to secure the voluntary attendance of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. …

    Annoh-Dompreh questions EOCO’s claim that Manhyia South MP was unavailable for questioning
  9. The Chronicle

    In a story we published yesterday, the Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, demanded answers from government over the transportation of waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adipa area of the municipality. …

    Editorial: The Waste Clearance From Agbogbloshie Is Good But…
  10. The Chronicle

    The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has demanded answers from the government over the transportation of waste and the concomitant house flies from Agbogbloshi, a suburb of Accra to the Adipa area of the municipality. …

    Nsawam Rejects Agbogbloshi ‘House Flies’
  11. Joy Online

    … Meanwhile, Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP and Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh questioned the decision to transport large quantities of waste from Greater Accra to the Adipa landfill site, saying key stakeholders in the constituency were not adequately engaged before the operation be …

    Adipa residents give government seven days to halt Agbogbloshie waste transfer
  12. Joy Online

    Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has joined residents of Adipa in his constituency to demand an immediate halt to the relocation of refuse from Agbogbloshie and other parts of Accra to the Adipa Landfill Site. …

    Nsawam Adoagyiri MP joins residents to oppose Agbogbloshie waste relocation to his constituency
Society

Landfill concerns prompt stakeholder talks in Adipa communities

The News

Residents and traditional authorities in Adipa have raised environmental and public health concerns over waste transportation to the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site. A stakeholder engagement facilitated by MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh brought together local officials, community representatives, and Zoomlion, with the company pledging support measures to address community concerns.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Landfill concerns prompt stakeholder talks in Adipa communities

    Residents and traditional authorities in Adipa have raised environmental and public health concerns over waste transportation to the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site. A stakeholder engagement facilitated by MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh brought together local officials, community representatives, and Zoomlion, with the company pledging support measures to address community concerns.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Committee formed to address Adipa landfill waste disposal concerns

    A 17-member committee has been formed to address concerns raised by residents of Adipa and surrounding communities over waste disposal activities at the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site, following a stakeholder meeting involving traditional authorities, local government officials, and company representatives. The committee will be chaired by the Chief of Nsawam, and Zoomlion has announced a package of interventions including health centre construction, water projects, fumigation exercises, and scholarship support for affected communities.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. NPP needs leaders with war-like mindset to hold government accountable

    The NPP's Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh says the party's incoming national executives must work closely with the parliamentary caucus and flagbearer to tackle national issues and hold the government to account. He clarified that his call for "war-like" leaders refers to a combative mindset toward scrutinizing government, not violence.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Minority Chief Whip denied access to detained MP Baffour Awuah

    Frank Annoh-Dompreh visited EOCO to check on Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who is being held during an investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions, but was unable to meet him. The Minority has called for the MP's immediate release while pledging not to interfere with the investigation.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Minority says no formal notice of arrest warrant for MP Awuah

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh says the Minority has not formally received notice of a High Court arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, though members have heard about it through news and other sources. Annoh-Dompreh said the Minority will await formal process before determining next steps.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority Chief Whip disputes EOCO's claim about MP's unavailability

    Frank Annoh-Dompreh has challenged the Economic and Organised Crime Office's assertion that Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah was unavailable for questioning, stating the MP has been accessible and has honoured EOCO invitations on several occasions.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Agbogbloshie waste clearance necessary but communities need protection

    The Chronicle editorial commends government efforts to clear persistent waste from Accra areas like Agbogbloshie, but acknowledges concerns from residents in Adipa receiving relocated waste, who report foul odours, rodents, and environmental risks and are demanding environmental assessments, security barriers, and a long-term waste-management plan.

    30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Nsawam MP demands halt to Accra waste dumping in municipality

    The Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has demanded answers from the government over the transportation of waste and house flies from Agbogbloshi to the Adipa area, citing lack of engagement with affected communities and resident concerns about foul odours, flies, and water pollution.

    29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 28 September

  1. Adipa residents demand halt to Agbogbloshie waste transfer

    Residents of Adipa have given the government seven days to stop transferring waste from Agbogbloshie and other Accra areas to the Adipa Landfill Site, citing environmental pollution and harm to living conditions. The ultimatum follows the government's 90-day operation to evacuate about one million tonnes of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie and Jamestown.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP opposes Agbogbloshie waste relocation to Adipa landfill

    Nsawam Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh has joined residents demanding a halt to the government's operation to relocate about one million tonnes of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie and Jamestown to the Adipa Landfill Site, citing inadequate stakeholder engagement before the 90-day operation began.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Opposition MP attacks government's new cocoa producer price

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised the Ghana Cocoa Board's new producer price of GH¢2,650 per 64-kilogramme bag for the 2026/2027 season as a disappointment to farmers, describing it as an example of government "deception" and extending his concerns to farmers of rice, maize, and yam.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP criticises new GH¢2,650 cocoa farm-gate price

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised the Ghana Cocoa Board's new producer price of GH¢2,650 per 64-kilogramme bag for the 2026/2027 season as a disappointment to farmers, and extended his concerns to say farmers producing rice, maize, yam, and cocoa are under attack under the current administration.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Annoh-Dompreh warns against selective prosecution of political actors

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has urged authorities to exercise restraint in arresting and prosecuting political actors over social media comments, cautioning that selective use of the criminal justice system could undermine Ghana's democracy and warning that political power is temporary.

    23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 21 September

  1. NPP MP warns against partisan law enforcement in speech cases

    Frank Annoh-Dompreh, NPP Member of Parliament and Minority Chief Whip, has cautioned against the partisan application of the law in arrests and prosecutions over allegedly offensive or threatening comments, stating that Ghana's democracy must be guided by fairness and due process rather than used to settle political scores.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. NPP MP urges party unity ahead of 2028 elections

    Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Annoh-Dompreh called on NPP members to end internal divisions and unite behind flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing that the party must consolidate its structures and prepare for the next electoral contest. He also accused the NDC of failing to fulfil campaign promises made to Ghanaians.

    14 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 11 September

  1. Minority demands documentary evidence for GH¢49m evacuation costs

    Parliament's Minority has questioned the government's reported GH¢49 million expenditure for evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, requesting detailed records to verify the spending despite supporting the evacuation itself.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Bawumia preparing new cocoa policy package to address farmer concerns

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 flagbearer, is preparing a new policy package for Ghana's cocoa sector following consultations with farmers, addressing concerns including producer prices, input costs, disease, ageing farms and declining yields. The initiative was presented to Bawumia in June and has been referred to the NPP's Policy Committee on Agriculture for technical assessment and development of costed policy options.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Tano North MP distributes motorised sprayers to cocoa farmers

    Tano North Member of Parliament Dr Gideon Boako distributed motorised spraying machines to cocoa farmers in his constituency to improve farming efficiency and productivity. The distribution event was attended by several MPs and included remarks from Dr Boako about his commitment to supporting farmers and improving their livelihoods.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. MP Denies Memo Claiming She Received GH¢70,000 Vetting Bribe

    Patricia Appiagyei, Deputy Minority Leader and MP for Asokwa, has denied authoring a memorandum in which she was purported to have admitted receiving and returning GH¢70,000 allegedly connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. She described the document as fake and stated she neither received the money nor wrote, authorized, or circulated the memo.

    4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Deputy Minority Leader denies fake memo alleging bribery

    Patricia Appiagyei, Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP, has denied authorship of a viral memorandum claiming she received and returned GH¢70,000 in connection with parliamentary vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. She stated she neither wrote nor authorized the document and did not receive any such payment, emphasizing she discharged her Appointments Committee duties with integrity.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. OSP investigates alleged GH¢70,000 vetting cash linked to MP Appiagyei

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced preliminary investigations into allegations of GH¢70,000 reportedly allocated in connection with the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, following a memorandum circulating on social media purportedly authored by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei. The OSP is investigating the authenticity of the document, the source of the funds, and possible extortion of the nominees.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Patricia Appiagyei denies memo rejecting GH¢70,000 payment

    Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has dismissed as "fake" media reports claiming she rejected GH¢70,000 allegedly offered to influence her vote during ministerial and Supreme Court nominees vetting in Parliament.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Deputy Minority Whip denies GH¢70k gift claims involving Appiagyei

    Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib has dismissed reports that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei returned a GH¢70,000 "gift" to members of Parliament's Appointments Committee, saying there is "no truth whatsoever" in the claims and that the purported memorandum is fake.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. OSP investigates GH¢70,000 vetting money claim against deputy minority leader

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun preliminary investigations into allegations that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei received GH¢70,000 as an alleged advance from the Majority Chief Whip for her participation in vetting ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. According to a purported memorandum, Appiagyei claimed she returned the money because she did not know its source and did not wish to benefit from the vetting process.

    4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  7. OSP investigates alleged GH¢70,000 payment in parliamentary vetting

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced preliminary investigations into an alleged GH¢70,000 payment reportedly linked to the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees by Parliament's Appointments Committee, with the payment allegedly returned by Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei. The OSP said the document raised questions about the source and purpose of the funds and has invited Appiagyei to assist with inquiries.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Deputy Minority Leader rejects GH¢70k from Majority Chief Whip

    Patricia Appiagyei, Asokwa MP and Deputy Minority Leader, has rejected GH¢70,000 sent by the Majority Chief Whip, citing concerns about the money's source and her unwillingness to benefit financially from the vetting of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Deputy Majority Leader Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings, and Supreme Court nominees. She directed that the funds be returned, and noted that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had similarly rejected his share.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. MP grills environment minister nominee on mercury, plastic waste

    During ministerial vetting, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh questioned Minister-designate Dr. Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings on environmental challenges including mercury pollution from small-scale mining, plastic waste management, landfill pollution, carbon trading, and climate finance, demanding practical solutions rather than theoretical explanations.

    28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Minority Chief Whip questions urgency of Supreme Court judge vetting

    Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Minority Chief Whip, has questioned why Parliament is rushing the vetting and confirmation of three Supreme Court nominees, arguing that the ongoing legal holiday provides time and there is no immediate vacancy requiring urgent confirmation.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority defends Supreme Court vetting walkout over procedure

    Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh defended the Minority's walkout from the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, stating the caucus could not participate in a process it considers contrary to parliamentary practice. The Minority's objection was specifically about the procedure—proceeding with vetting without the customary publication period for public memoranda—rather than opposition to the nominees themselves.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Minority accuses Majority of wasting parliamentary time

    The Minority in Parliament has accused the Majority Caucus of wasting valuable time during an emergency five-day recall sitting, stating that about 75 percent of the period had elapsed by the third day without the House considering key government business including the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Amendment Bill and the National Petroleum Authority Bill.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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