Hassan Ayariga

Also known as: Dr. Ayariga · Dr. Hassan Ayariga · Dr Ayariga

Hassan Ayariga — Founder and Leader of the All People's Congress, who frequently comments on government policy and international partnerships.

2026-04-232026-10-19

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October 2026
18 OctJoy Online
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called on Parliament to scrutinise the government’s proposed move to join BRICS, warning against excluding elected representatives from major national decisions. …
Parliament must not be a spectator in BRICS decision – Hassan Ayariga
17 OctJoy Online
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has cautioned Ghana against exchanging one form of economic dependency for another as the government pursues membership of the BRICS economic bloc. …
Ghana must protect national interest in pursuit of BRICS membership – Hassan Ayariga
17 OctJoy Online
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has challenged President John Dramani Mahama over the government’s plan to pursue Ghana’s membership of BRICS, demanding parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation on the decision. …
Hassan Ayariga challenges Mahama over BRICS move, demands parliamentary consultation
12 OctJoy Online
… Are you aware that this lady was a special assistant to Honourable Ayariga when he was Deputy Education Minister during the John Mahama number one presidency? …
NDC sinking Ghana’s democracy with Emelia Agbenyo’s appointment – Miracles Aboagye
6 OctJoy Online
Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has challenged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to state the specific legal basis for arresting people who use genuine Ghana cedi notes to create gift bouquets, cakes and other decorative arrangements. …
BoG must come again on Cedi bouquets; people can use their money as gifts once they don’t deface it – Ayariga
6 OctJoy Online
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called on the government to clarify its policy direction following the apparent change in terminology from “24-hour Markets” to “District Model Markets.” In a statement issued on Monday, October 5, Aya …
‘Is 24-hour Market concept still part of 24-hour Economy?’ – Hassan Ayariga asks government
5 OctJoy Online
… The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ayariga, announced ongoing reforms aimed at further strengthening the chieftaincy institution and curbing succession conflicts. …
Togbe Afede XIV opposes proposed 5-year presidential term
September 2026
22 SeptJoy Online
… Hassan Ayariga, says the country should safeguard its strategic national assets while prioritising Ghanaian ownership in foreign investment partnerships. …
Protect strategic assets, prioritise local ownership in PPPs – Hassan Ayariga
21 SeptJoy Online
Founder of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called for stronger protection of Ghana’s strategic national assets and greater Ghanaian participation in major foreign investment partnerships. …
Hassan Ayariga calls for Ghanaian ownership in strategic investment deals
August 2026
27 AugJoy Online
Former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffuor, former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams and All People’s Congress (APC) flagbearer Hassan Ayariga are among the dignitaries who have gathered at Parliament to …
Duffuor, Ofosu Ampofo, Duncan-Williams, Hassan Ayariga rally behind Mahama Ayariga at vetting

Politics

Hassan Ayariga calls for Parliament scrutiny of Ghana's BRICS bid

The News

The Founder and Leader of the All People's Congress, Hassan Ayariga, has called on Parliament to scrutinise the government's proposed move to join BRICS, arguing that Parliament must demand a comprehensive briefing from the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the partnership, its economic justification, benefits, risks, financial implications, and legal obligations. He warned that the decision has implications for Ghana's economic and political future and should not proceed without adequate scrutiny, and stressed that any arrangement qualifying as a treaty, agreement or convention under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution must follow constitutional ratification procedures.

18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Hassan Ayariga calls for Parliament scrutiny of Ghana's BRICS bid
The Founder and Leader of the All People's Congress, Hassan Ayariga, has called on Parliament to scrutinise the government's proposed move to join BRICS, arguing that Parliament must demand a comprehensive briefing from the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the partnership, its economic justification, benefits, risks, financial implications, and legal obligations. He warned that the decision has implications for Ghana's economic and political future and should not proceed without adequate scrutiny, and stressed that any arrangement qualifying as a treaty, agreement or convention under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution must follow constitutional ratification procedures.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

Ghana must protect interests in BRICS membership pursuit
Hassan Ayariga, Founder of the All People's Congress, has cautioned Ghana against exchanging economic dependency for another while pursuing BRICS membership, insisting that any partnerships must protect national interests, constitutional governance and deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaian citizens and businesses rather than create new forms of dependence.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hassan Ayariga demands parliamentary consultation on BRICS membership
APC founder Hassan Ayariga has challenged President Mahama's plan to pursue Ghana's BRICS membership, demanding parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation and questioning whether Cabinet has the authority to decide on long-term international commitments without broader engagement.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

NPP accuses NDC of compromising Electoral Commission independence
The NPP Communications Director has accused the NDC of undermining Ghana's democracy through the appointment of Emelia Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, citing her alleged NDC affiliations and political history as evidence she cannot discharge duties independently.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

Ayariga challenges BoG legal basis for cedi bouquet arrests
Hassan Ayariga, leader of the All People's Congress, has called on the Bank of Ghana to clarify the specific legal basis for arresting seven individuals who used genuine cedi notes in gift bouquets and decorative arrangements. Ayariga argues that Ghanaians have the right to give legitimately earned money as gifts during celebrations, and that enforcement action should only apply where banknotes have been torn, defaced, destroyed, or permanently altered.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ayariga questions shift from 24-hour Markets to District Model Markets
Hassan Ayariga, founder of the All People's Congress, has called on government to clarify its policy direction following an apparent change in terminology from "24-hour Markets" to "District Model Markets," warning that removing the "24 Hour" identity without explanation could create the perception that the original concept is being abandoned.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Asogli State chief opposes constitutional amendment extending presidential term
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has opposed a proposal to extend the presidential term to five years, arguing that such an extension would force Ghanaians to endure the consequences of poor government performance for longer. He cited the difficulties of 2022–24 as reason for opposing the change, while commending government efforts against inflation and corruption.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

Ayariga urges Ghana to protect strategic assets in foreign partnerships
All People's Congress founder Dr. Hassan Ayariga has called for Ghana to safeguard strategic national assets and prioritise Ghanaian ownership in foreign investment partnerships, warning against Public-Private Partnerships that compromise the country's long-term interests or transfer vital assets to foreign control.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

Ayariga calls for greater Ghanaian ownership in foreign investment deals
Hassan Ayariga, founder of the All People's Congress, has called for stronger protection of Ghana's strategic national assets and greater Ghanaian participation in major foreign investment partnerships, cautioning against arrangements that could give foreign investors excessive control over strategic assets.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Dignitaries support Mahama Ayariga at parliamentary ministerial vetting
Mahama Ayariga, nominated as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, faced vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee. Senior figures including former Finance Minister Duffuor, NDC Chairman Ofosu Ampofo, Archbishop Duncan-Williams and APC flagbearer Hassan Ayariga attended Parliament to show support.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Ahmed Ibrahim becomes Works, Housing, Water Resources Minister
President Mahama has reassigned Ahmed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency, from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to head the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, replacing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 April

APC Leader Calls for Review of NLA–KGL Lottery Agreement
Hassan Ayariga, founder of the All People's Congress, has called on government to review the National Lottery Authority's agreement with KGL Technology Limited, saying the exclusive control over the 5/90 lottery's digital and USSD channels creates a monopoly that undermines transparency and fair competition.
23 April 2026 · The Chronicle →