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Jerry Ahmed Shaib

Also known as: Mr Ahmed · Mr Shaib · Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib · Mr Jerry Ahmed Shaib · Mr. Shaib

MP for Weija-Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip advocating for operationalization of delayed children's hospital in his constituency.

2026-05-052026-06-19

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annor-Dompreh, First Deputy Whip, Habib Iddrisu, and Second Deputy Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib have been praised for driving the initiative.

    NPP MPs undergo advanced Parliamentary training in UK
  3. Joy Online

    Parliament was filled with light-hearted exchanges on Thursday after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga referenced remarks by the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, who had described the Black Stars’ match as a “litmus test” for government performance.

    Ayariga, Jerry Ahmed Shaib trade jokes in Parliament after Black Stars beat Panama
  4. Joy Online

    Mr Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, who first read a statement on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, emphasised the need for sustainable flood solutions and cautioned against politicising issues surrounding floods.

    MPs demand flood-resilient national planning to address Ghana’s perennial flooding
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking during the engagement, the Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, said the visit served as an important platform for legislators to gain deeper insight into the experiences and concerns of Ghanaians in the diaspora.

    Minority MPs meet Ghana High Commissioner to Canada to discuss diaspora welfare and bilateral relations
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking during the engagement, the Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe and Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, said the visit served as an important platform for legislators to gain deeper insight into the experiences and concerns of Ghanaians in the diaspora.

    Minority MPs meet Ghana High Commissioner to Canada to discuss diaspora welfare and bilateral relations
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking during the meeting, Jerry Ahmed Shaib said the visit offered legislators a valuable platform to gain first-hand insight into the experiences and concerns of Ghanaians in the diaspora.

    Minority MPs engage Ghana’s High Commissioner in Canada on diaspora welfare, development priorities
  8. Joy Online

    The delegation, led by Weija Gbawe MP and Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib, took time out from the intensive training schedule to pay a courtesy call on Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, at her official residenc

    Minority MPs commend Afenyo-Markin for sponsoring capacity-building training in Canada
  9. May 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking during the presentation of the petition, NPP Member of Parliament, Jerry Ahmed Shaib accused the government led by John Dramani Mahama of promoting what he described as a “culture of silence.” According to him, the continued detention of Abronye DC over a bailable offenc

    NPP petitions Diplomatic Corps over arrest of Abronye DC
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, May 5, Jerry Ahmed Shaib expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in operationalising the facility, despite what he says is its full readiness for use.

    Mahama, Health Minister must ensure opening of completed children’s hospital – Weija-Gbawe MP
  12. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, is calling on the government to urgently operationalise a completed children’s specialist hospital in his constituency, warning that delays are worsening healthcare challenges for residents.

    We must move beyond politics — Weija-Gbawe MP demands use of completed health facility

Yesterday

  1. NPP MPs undertake intensive parliamentary training in UK

    The New Patriotic Party's legislators are participating in a "Mastering Parliamentary Excellence" training programme in the United Kingdom, the third such capacity-building initiative abroad. The programme aims to sharpen legislative performance, improve policy analysis, strengthen constituency engagement, and deepen party organization.

    18 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Black Stars win sparks playful exchanges in Parliament

    Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match prompted lighthearted exchanges in Parliament on June 18, with Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga referencing the Weija-Gbawe MP's earlier remarks linking the match result to government performance.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. MPs call for comprehensive flood-resilient planning framework

    Members of Parliament have called for a comprehensive flood-resilient national planning framework to tackle Ghana's recurring floods, urging strict enforcement of urban planning laws, demolition of structures on waterways, restoration of wetlands and mangroves, and adoption of rainwater harvesting interventions. Several MPs emphasised the need to move beyond emergency response toward preventive measures, including proper drainage systems and improved waste disposal practices.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Minority MPs in Canada meet High Commissioner on diaspora welfare

    A delegation of Minority Caucus MPs met Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada to discuss national development priorities, diaspora welfare, and Ghana–Canada relations. The MPs, on a capacity-building programme, explored challenges facing Ghanaian communities abroad and avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority MPs discuss diaspora welfare with Ghana High Commissioner in Canada

    A delegation of Members of Parliament from the Minority Caucus met with Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada to discuss national development priorities, diaspora welfare, and Ghana–Canada relations. The MPs, on a capacity-building programme in Canada, explored issues affecting Ghanaians living abroad and avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Minority MPs discuss diaspora welfare with Ghana's High Commissioner

    A delegation from Parliament's Minority caucus met Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada, Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, in Ottawa to discuss national development priorities, diaspora welfare, and ways to strengthen relations between Ghana and Canada. The MPs, in Canada for a capacity-building programme, explored how Parliament can address challenges facing Ghanaian communities abroad.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Minority MPs commend Afenyo-Markin's Canada training sponsorship

    The Minority Caucus has praised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for sponsoring a capacity-building training programme in Canada to enhance parliamentary skills. The delegation, led by Weija Gbawe MP and Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib, met with Ghana's High Commissioner in Ottawa to discuss development priorities and Ghana-Canada relations.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. NPP petitions Diplomatic Corps over Abronye DC arrest

    The New Patriotic Party has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps over the arrest and detention of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), with an NPP MP alleging the detention is unlawful, amounts to intimidation of political opponents, and violates democratic principles.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Weija-Gbawe MP calls for opening of completed children's hospital

    The MP for Weija-Gbawe has urged President Mahama and the Health Minister to open a completed 120-bed specialist children's hospital in the constituency, saying the facility is fully equipped and ready for use but remains closed, denying residents access to critical healthcare services.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Weija-Gbawe MP demands operationalization of completed children's hospital

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, is calling on the government to urgently open a completed children's specialist hospital in his constituency, citing unexplained delays despite multiple engagements with the Minister of Health. He warns that the delays are worsening healthcare challenges for residents, particularly women and children.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Weija-Gbawe MP frustrated by delayed children's hospital opening

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, expressed frustration over the continued failure to commission a completed Children's Specialist Hospital in his constituency, despite multiple meetings with the Health Minister that have yielded no tangible progress or clear timeline.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Weija Gbawe residents demand opening of completed children's hospital

    Residents of Weija Gbawe staged a protest calling for the immediate opening of a fully completed Children's Specialist Hospital that has remained closed for about two years. Protesters cited healthcare access challenges for children, congestion in nearby facilities, and lost employment opportunities as reasons for their demands.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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