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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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 DCJoy 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 MPJoy 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 facilityJoy 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 hospitalJoy 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 hospitalGhana'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →