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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 who leads Minority capacity-building initiatives and advocates for constituency healthcare and waste management issues.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, says he is growing increasingly frustrated over repeated engagements with the Health Minister regarding the commissioning of a completed Children’s Specialist Hospital in his constituency, which remains unopened.

    Weija-Gbawe MP frustrated over delayed opening of completed children’s hospital
  6. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, also expressed concern about the delay, describing the situation as unacceptable.

    Weija Gbawe residents protest delay in opening completed specialist children’s hospital
Society

MP questions minister on aboboya waste operators

The News

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

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

Jerry Ahmed Shaib — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute