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Isaac Adongo

Also known as: Mr Adongo · Mr Isaac Adongo

Isaac Adongo — chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee and MP for Bolgatanga Central, advocating for transparent petroleum revenue management and central bank recapitalisation.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana risks weakening one of its key petroleum revenue watchdogs if steps are not taken to secure its funding by law, the Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance, Isaac Adongo, has warned.

    PIAC needs secure funding to protect oil revenue – Adongo
  3. Joy Online

    Mr Isaac Adongo, Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, called for a clear legislative framework to guarantee PIAC’s funding, saying the Committee’s financial sustainability should not depend solely on discretionary government decisions.

    PIAC marks 15 years of oil revenue accountability and transparency
  4. Joy Online

    Isaac Adongo, Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, has urged stakeholders to shield the $1.46 billion Ghana Heritage Fund review from political interference.

    Adongo calls for non-political interference in $1.46bn Heritage Fund review
  5. July 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    Presenting its report, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, said the urgency was justified because the new cocoa season and cocoa pricing window are scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2026, making it necessary for the legal framework to be in place b

    Parliament Passes New Cocoa Board Bill
  7. Joy Online

    Mr Awuah also criticised comments made by Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo during the controversy, saying he appeared to have forgotten the values the NDC championed while in opposition.

    NDC suffering from the ‘curse of majority’ in Parliament – Baffour Awuah
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Bolgatanga Municipality are set to benefit from improved emergency healthcare services and better access to medical professionals, following the donation of a new ambulance and accommodation for newly posted doctors by the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo

    Adongo hands over ambulance, housing for doctors to boost healthcare delivery in Bolgatanga
  10. May 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and the member of parliament for Bolgotanga Constituency , Isaac Adongo, has defended the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr.

    Isaac Adongo defends BOG Governor, says Ghana “in safe hands”
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has responded to claims by the Minority in Parliament that the Bank of Ghana recorded losses of about GH¢44 million under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.

    Isaac Adongo replies Kojo Oppong Nkrumah over Bank of Ghana loss claims
  13. Joy Online

    Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has defended government’s plan to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

    Adongo defends BoG recapitalisation plan amid growing debate over GH¢93.82bn negative equity
  14. Joy Online

    Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee and Bolgatanga Central MP, Isaac Adongo, says the government’s immediate economic priority in 2025 was to restore stability to key macroeconomic indicators, even if the measures created temporary difficulties for businesses.

    Economic stability achieved, focus now shifts to production – Isaac Adongo

Friday 21 August

  1. PIAC funding must be secured by law, Adongo warns

    Parliament's Finance Committee chairman Isaac Adongo has warned that Ghana risks weakening its petroleum revenue watchdog, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee, unless its funding is secured by legislation. The concern follows the abolition of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA), which previously financed PIAC's operations.

    21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. PIAC marks 15 years promoting oil revenue transparency

    The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) celebrated 15 years of monitoring government compliance with petroleum revenue management laws and promoting public participation and independent assessments to support Parliament and Executive oversight. PIAC Chairman Richard Ellimah said the Committee pursues its mandate through reports, project inspections, public engagement and policy discussions on petroleum revenue management.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Parliament Finance Chair urges apolitical review of $1.46bn Heritage Fund

    Isaac Adongo, chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee, has called for the $1.46 billion Ghana Heritage Fund review—due after 15 years of establishment—to be shielded from political interference, warning that politicians may be tempted to spend petroleum revenues saved for future generations for immediate political gain.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Parliament passes Ghana Cocoa Board Bill ahead 2026 season

    Parliament passed the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026 under certificate of urgency to establish a new legal framework for the Ghana Cocoa Board before the 2026/2027 cocoa season begins in September. The law will regulate the cocoa value chain, support cultivation, and undertake buying, selling and export of cocoa, while implementing reforms including a domestic financing model and guaranteed payment of 70 percent of the Free-on-Board price to cocoa farmers.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 18 July

  1. NDC MPs suffering from 'curse of majority' in Parliament

    An NPP MP accused the governing NDC of allowing its parliamentary majority to undermine accountability and transparency, criticizing the party for now maintaining practices it opposed when in the Minority, particularly over a closed-door engagement with the Bank of Ghana Governor.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Bolgatanga MP donates ambulance and housing for doctors

    Isaac Adongo, MP for Bolgatanga Central, handed over a new ambulance to the Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate and keys to four rented two-bedroom apartments for newly posted doctors, citing delays in patient transport to remote communities. Adongo said he purchased the ambulance with personal funds, not public money.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Isaac Adongo defends Bank of Ghana Governor's appointment

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has defended Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, saying he is the right person to manage Ghana's central bank and that the country is in safe hands under his leadership.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Isaac Adongo defends Bank of Ghana losses under NDC rule

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has responded to Minority accusations that the Bank of Ghana recorded losses of about GH¢44 million under the NDC administration, arguing that the NPP government previously recorded far larger losses of GH¢55 billion at the central bank.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Parliament chair defends Bank of Ghana recapitalisation amid debt debate

    Isaac Adongo, chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee, has defended the government's plan to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana following the release of the central bank's 2025 financial statements, which showed a GH¢15.63 billion loss and negative equity of GH¢93.82 billion. Adongo insisted that both the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance are committed to the recapitalisation roadmap approved by Parliament and remain bound by law to restore the institution's financial health.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government shifts focus to production after stabilising economy

    Chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee Isaac Adongo says the government has restored stability to key macroeconomic indicators and can now redirect attention to supporting businesses, increasing production, and strengthening productive sectors of the economy.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Bolgatanga MP outlines health and agriculture interventions

    Isaac Adongo, the Bolgatanga Central MP, has announced plans to refurbish primary healthcare facilities in his constituency and address housing shortages for newly posted medical officers. He also disclosed plans to launch a grassroots integrated agriculture project.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bolgatanga Central MP inspects health and agriculture projects

    Isaac Adongo, MP for Bolgatanga Central, outlined interventions in health, agriculture, and community infrastructure during an inspection tour in Sumbrungu. He disclosed efforts to refurbish primary healthcare facilities, rented housing for two newly posted medical doctors to address retention challenges, and announced plans to launch a grassroots integrated agriculture project.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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