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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 · Second deputy minority whip

Second Deputy Minority Whip and MP for Weija-Gbawe Constituency, coordinated eye surgeries for residents and opposed alleged bribery claims.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has questioned the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, over the activities of ‘aboboya’ operators who dump refuse indiscriminately.

    ‘What are you doing about it?’ Ahmed Shaib questions Local Gov’t Minister over ‘Aboboya’ menace
  3. Joy Online

    Second Deputy Minority Whip and Weija-Gbawe MP, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, said the Minority wants the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General to appear before Parliament to explain how the money was accessed and whether due process was followed.

    Minority questions legality of GH¢350m flood funds, wants Finance and Justice Ministers before Parliament
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Forty residents of the Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra region have regained their sight after undergoing successful eye surgeries under a healthcare intervention spearheaded by the area’s Member of Parliament, Jerry Ahmed Shaib.

    40 regain sight through Weija-Gbawe MP’s eye care intervention
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

Wednesday 9 September

  1. World Bank flags GoldBod as economic risk, Minority seeks inquiry

    Ghana's parliamentary Minority has renewed calls for an inquiry into the Ghana Gold Board, citing a World Bank economic update that described GoldBod operations as a "significant and insufficiently monitored risk" to the economy and raised concerns about how gold reserves acquired through the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme are tracked.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. 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

  2. TI-Ghana and GACC seek accountability over GH¢70,000 payment controversy

    Transparency International Ghana and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition have demanded full disclosure over an alleged GH¢70,000 payment connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, describing it as part of a pattern of integrity concerns affecting public confidence in Parliament.

    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. Anti-corruption campaigner flags ethical concerns over GH¢70k payment

    Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described a reported GH¢70,000 payment involving Parliament's Appointments Committee as a serious ethical concern. The Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei rejected the money, citing concerns about its source and her unwillingness to benefit from a parliamentary process involving the vetting of senior officials and Supreme Court nominees.

    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 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

Friday 7 August

  1. NPP protests at Jubilee House over democracy concerns

    Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. NPP-led march protests alleged threats to Ghana's democracy

    Hundreds of NPP members, allied parties, civil society organisations and concerned citizens marched through Accra protesting what they described as threats to constitutional democracy, judicial independence and the rule of law under President Mahama's administration. The Minority Leader formally presented petitions to Jubilee House and the Supreme Court alleging selective justice, political intimidation and undermining of democratic institutions.

    7 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP holds '#DemocracyUnderAttack' protest against Mahama administration

    Hundreds of NPP supporters gathered at the Supreme Court and marched to Jubilee House to protest what they described as political persecution and democratic backsliding under the Mahama administration, with party figures calling for accountability and the rule of law.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 9 July

  1. MP questions minister on aboboya waste operators

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija Gbawe, questioned the Local Government Minister over waste dumping by aboboya operators, claiming the government was focusing on one waste management company. The minister responded that certain companies become prominent in their sectors due to their roles, and that attention to Jospong Group did not indicate a fixation on a single company.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Minority demands probe into GH¢350m flood relief fund disbursement

    The Minority in Parliament is questioning the legality of a GH¢350 million allocation for flood relief and post-flood mitigation, calling for the Finance and Justice Ministers to appear before Parliament to explain the source and process used to release the funds.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Weija-Gbawe MP funds eye surgeries benefiting 40 residents

    Forty residents of Weija-Gbawe Constituency have regained their sight after undergoing eye surgeries coordinated by their MP, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, in partnership with the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Ghana Adventist Health Services, and Valley View Hospital. The surgeries followed a week-long screening exercise in March that identified 221 beneficiaries requiring eye care.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  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 June 2026 · 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.

    18 June 2026 · 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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