Also known as: Mr Darko · the Suame legislator · Mr. Darko
John Darko — Member of Parliament for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus, commenting on governance, judicial, and party issues.
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… Prempeh, the man who chaired the committee that proposed this reform, has publicly said the government’s own position on it has “thrown a spanner in the works.” Political commentator John Darko has asked, pointedly, why government should be the one choosing three candidates for v …
Non-partisan on paper: How Ghana’s MMDCE reform could still hand every district to one partyJoy Online
A member of Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee, John Darko, has criticised the government’s proposed model for electing Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). …
Why should gov’t choose 3 candidates for us? – John Darko rejects MMDCE selection modelJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus, John Darko, has expressed reservations about the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-At …
John Darko questions Sedina Tamakoe acquittal, says AG’s appeal will be a testJoy Online
Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus, John Darko, has questioned the circumstances surrounding the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that the rul …
Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu acquittal raises corruption fight concerns – John DarkoJoy Online
The Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus, John Darko, has criticised the High Court’s conviction of former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the ruling as a misapplication of the law …
High Court erred in law in Wontumi judgment – John DarkoJoy Online
The Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus, John Darko, has criticised the High Court’s conviction of former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, describing the ruling as a misapplication of the law …
High Court erred in law in Wontumi judgment – John DarkoJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority, John Darko, has raised concerns that the government’s decision to cap mining lease periods at 20 years could discourage investment in Ghana’s mining sector. …
20-year mining lease cap could deter investors – Suame MP warnsJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has dismissed the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing the campaign as ineffective and rating its performance just one out of ten. …
Suame MP John Darko rates NDC government’s fight against galamsey 1/10Joy Online
The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has criticised the bail conditions imposed by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on former government official Dennis Aboagye, describing them as excessive and unfair. …
Miracles GH¢50m bail: Investigative bodies behaving as if they’re superior to the courts -Suame MPJoy Online
… Following the polls, Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, congratulated the newly elected executives and commended delegates for the peaceful conduct of the election. …
Suame NPP elects constituency executives peacefully; MP John Darko congratulates winnersGhana's proposed amendment to directly elect Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives on a non-partisan basis has drawn criticism from reform architect Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh and others, who argue that the government's plan to select three candidates for voters to choose from could perpetuate central control over local governance.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's proposed amendment to directly elect Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives on a non-partisan basis has drawn criticism from reform architect Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh and others, who argue that the government's plan to select three candidates for voters to choose from could perpetuate central control over local governance.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, a member of Parliament's Local Government and Rural Development Committee, has criticized the government's proposed model for electing MMDCEs, arguing that allowing the executive to shortlist candidates defeats the purpose of direct elections and represents a departure from the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation for an open, non-partisan process.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, MP for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus, has expressed reservations about the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of MASLOC, who had been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Darko said he was not fully convinced by the reasoning behind the judgment, noting that his preliminary assessment did not suggest the appellant made a strong enough case for the court to overturn the lower court's decision.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal acquitted former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her 10-year conviction after finding the prosecution failed to prove its case. Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus questioned the circumstances, noting she had absconded during trial and returned years later to challenge the conviction, raising concerns about Ghana's anti-corruption efforts.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus, has criticized the High Court's conviction of former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, arguing the prosecution failed to establish that Wontumi transferred his mining concession to persons engaged in illegal mining, and contending the court misinterpreted the Minerals and Mining Act by criminalizing a transfer that the law merely renders invalid.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus has criticized the High Court's conviction of former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), arguing that the prosecution failed to establish that Wontumi transferred his mining concession to persons engaged in illegal mining and that the court misinterpreted the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, which he contends renders such a transfer invalid rather than criminal.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Suame MP and Legal Counsel for the Minority warns that the government's decision to cap mining lease periods at 20 years—down from 30 years—could discourage investment in Ghana's mining sector, arguing that mining is capital-intensive and investors need sufficient time to recover their resources, particularly as competing countries like Benin and Côte d'Ivoire attract mining investments.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, MP for Suame and Minority Legal Counsel, has criticized the NDC government's campaign against illegal mining as ineffective, rating it 1 out of 10, citing continued water pollution and lack of improvement despite the government's assurances.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Suame has condemned the GH¢50 million bail set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for former government official Dennis Aboagye as unfair and excessive, arguing that investigative bodies are overstepping by acting as if they have powers above the courts.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party in Suame Constituency held peaceful elections on Saturday, July 11, to elect new constituency executives as part of the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. MP John Darko congratulated the winners and urged them to work together in unity.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, Suame MP, said courts must be respected even as Ghana's judiciary has generally protected press freedom. He noted the Herald Editor Larry Dogbe's bail ruling related to individual journalist conduct rather than institutional press restriction.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Suame MP John Darko told Newsfile that the removal proceedings against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, though framed in legal terms, were inherently political and reflected a predetermined political intention by actors involved. He argued that while the case engaged constitutional and human rights questions, the underlying dynamics pointed to a politically driven process rather than a purely judicial dispute.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Suame has commended former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for pursuing legal redress after the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissed her application, saying she demonstrated exemplary commitment to the rule of law and urged citizens to follow lawful procedures when seeking justice.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Suame MP John Darko has called for restraint and unity within the NPP, urging party members to substantiate allegations of wrongdoing through the party's disciplinary committee rather than public condemnation. His appeal follows heightened tensions during a recent NEC meeting where security confronted "Ken Must Go" demonstrators outside the venue.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, MP for Suame, has urged NPP members to remain calm over the referral of Kennedy Agyapong to the party's National Disciplinary Committee, stating that the process is part of the party's internal democratic structures and does not mean Agyapong has been found guilty or will be persecuted.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Suame John Darko has donated mathematical sets to 3,255 candidates preparing for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination in the constituency, as part of his commitment to equipping students with essential tools for examination success.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Suame MP John Darko has described the Suame Municipal Hospital as a major milestone and evidence of the healthcare transformation agenda pursued under former President Akufo-Addo, reflecting the previous administration's commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare infrastructure across the country.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, MP for Suame and Legal Counsel for the Minority Caucus, has denounced the now-defunct Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative as unconstitutional and lacking legal basis, arguing that a president-elect has no authority to establish an investigative body and that the operation produced little substance despite surrounding publicity.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Suame MP John Darko has called on President Mahama to prioritise completing stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects from the previous administration rather than starting new infrastructure initiatives, arguing the healthcare facilities are critical to improving healthcare delivery and that the government should complete ongoing audits to resume construction.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →