Also known as: Mr. Fuseini · Mr Fuseini · former Tamale Central Member of Parliament · Former Member of Parliament and lawyer Inusah Fuseini · former Tamale Central MP · former Lands Minister
Former Tamale Central MP and minister who comments on parliamentary accountability, judicial proceedings, and constitutional governance issues.
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Joy Online
A former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has weighed in on the growing debate over the use of the Electronic Communications Act against journalists, stating that the law was not originally intended to regulate media practice. …
Electronic Communications Act not meant to regulate journalists’ conduct – Inusah FuseiniThe Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called for Parliament to demonstrate a clear process for investigating and resolving corruption allegations involving Members of Parliament, stating that the institution must show that such allegations can move from investigation to a definite outcome.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called for Parliament to demonstrate a clear process for investigating and resolving corruption allegations involving Members of Parliament, stating that the institution must show that such allegations can move from investigation to a definite outcome.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has urged Parliament to take allegations involving its members seriously, warning that failure to investigate could deepen public mistrust. He stressed the importance of parliamentary accountability under a supermajority government and called for political leaders with integrity.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Parliament to apply the same scrutiny standards to allegations against its own members as it does to government wrongdoing, arguing that credible parliamentary leadership is essential, particularly in a supermajority Parliament.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Rasheed Dramani, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, has accused Parliament of failing to hold its own members accountable when serious allegations are made, saying partisan loyalty often takes precedence over scrutiny expected from lawmakers. He cited concerns about Parliament's credibility and the need for leaders with sufficient integrity to hold the Executive accountable, particularly under a supermajority.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations of MPs pursuing personal interests over the public good could erode confidence in Ghana's democratic institutions. He stated that the 276 Members of Parliament have been entrusted with significant powers by over 30 million Ghanaians to represent citizens' interests, oversee the Executive, and ensure proper management of public resources.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has called for serious attention to allegations of extortion involving MPs, warning that such conduct could undermine public trust in Ghana's democracy and Parliament's oversight responsibilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has warned that allegations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raise broader questions about public trust in Parliament beyond the dispute between the politician and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi over extortion claims linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that when MPs pursue personal gain instead of representing the interests of over 30 million Ghanaians, it compromises their mandate and erodes public confidence in Parliament and democratic governance.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says President Mahama will continue to assess and reassign government ministers based on their performance and ability to deliver, noting that ministers are under "constant watch" and will be moved if the President thinks they can better serve government elsewhere.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, overturning her conviction and 10-year prison sentence after finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Lawyer Inusah Fuseini criticised the prosecution for appearing more interested in obtaining a conviction than ensuring justice, noting that prosecutors overlooked evidence favourable to the former MASLOC CEO, including investigator findings and an independent audit confirming proper disbursement of funds for Kantamanto Market fire victims.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has criticised the government's proposal to increase Parliament to 300 members, arguing it would place unnecessary financial burden on the state without solving representation issues. He advocates instead for reviewing constituency boundaries and capping Parliament at 275 members, with remaining seats allocated through proportional representation to include underrepresented groups.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has opposed the government's proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term from four years to five years, arguing that improving governance efficiency is more important than extending tenure. He contends that a four-year mandate provides sufficient time for a focused administration to implement programmes and deliver results.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Inusah Fuseini says the Court of Appeal's decision overturning Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu's criminal conviction is a landmark ruling that could reshape criminal prosecutions in Ghana by compelling prosecutors to exercise greater diligence and comply strictly with legal and constitutional requirements, particularly in charge drafting and evidence presentation. The Attorney-General has indicated an intended appeal to the Supreme Court on the question of charge sheet detail requirements.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Minister Inusah Fuseini has stressed that prosecutors' primary duty is to pursue justice rather than secure convictions, following the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. Fuseini argued that an accused person's absence or flight should not relieve prosecutors of their obligation to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Inusah Fuseini, a former minister, has criticised the Attorney-General's Department for "sloppy" prosecution in the Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu case following the Court of Appeal's acquittal, saying the charges were defective for lacking sufficient particulars. The Attorney-General has announced the state will appeal the decision at the Supreme Court.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a four-hour panel discussion examining landmark Supreme Court decisions, the Court of Appeal's overturning of Sedinam Tamakloe's conviction and 10-year prison sentence (which collapsed 78 charges), and the constitutional implications of recent judicial pronouncements including the Court's ruling on the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined landmark Supreme Court decisions, the overturned conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu (which collapsed 78 charges and set aside her 10-year sentence), and the Court's ruling declaring aspects of the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system unconstitutional.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Inusah Fuseini has reaffirmed the NDC's commitment to respecting the 1992 Constitution's two-term limit for presidents, saying the party will adopt a unified position based on constitutional provisions despite some internal calls for President Mahama to seek another term.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini argues that a U.S. immigration judge had no legal authority to make conclusive pronouncements on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's criminal case in Ghana. Fuseini contends the judge's mandate was limited to determining immigration status, not ruling on criminal allegations pending before Ghanaian courts.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Inusah Fuseini has dismissed claims that Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) is a political prisoner, saying he is instead a common convict serving time for breaching the country's laws rather than for his political beliefs.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says the 20-year prison sentence handed to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako over illegal mining offences signals an end to political protection for those engaged in galamsey and demonstrates that individuals can no longer rely on political connections to avoid accountability.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has argued that the 20-year prison sentence imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako for illegal mining falls within the Minerals and Mining Act as amended by Parliament in 2019, which set a sentencing range of 15 to 25 years for such offences. Fuseini noted that the NPP Majority in Parliament had rejected an earlier government proposal of 10 to 15 years as too lenient.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini said he has no sympathy for former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako following his illegal mining conviction, arguing that galamsey has devastated rural communities' access to water and livelihoods.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has said he has no sympathy for former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) following his conviction in an illegal mining case, citing the devastating impact of galamsey on rural communities' access to water and farming livelihoods.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP and Roads Minister Inusah Fuseini has publicly endorsed Akwasi Opong-Fosu's candidacy for NDC National Chairman, calling for leadership renewal rooted in integrity and the party's founding values. Opong-Fosu, a former 18-year DCE, former Head of the Local Government Service, and former MP for Amenfi East, has been consulting party stakeholders on a "reset agenda."
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that it is unlawful for individuals or institutions to claim ownership of Ramsar sites, designated wetlands of international importance. He argued that protecting these ecological areas from encroachment is essential to reducing flooding in urban centres like Accra, which is aggravated by wetland destruction.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has called on South African authorities to enforce immigration laws through proper institutional channels rather than through xenophobic violence, arguing that orderly and humane processes are needed to manage undocumented migration.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has called on President Mahama to fast-track the constitutional review process to enable the direct election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, arguing that elected local leaders would be more accountable to residents on development challenges such as flooding and drainage.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, defended the NDC Council of Elders' recent warning against premature presidential campaign activities, saying the Council plays a crucial stabilising role in keeping party members aligned with the party's mandate and governance focus.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →