Also known as: Minority Caucus in Parliament · the Caucus · New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus · Minority Caucus Committee on Education · NPP Minority Caucus
Opposition party caucus in Parliament that scrutinizes government policies, mining leases, and judicial proceedings, staging walkouts over parliamentary procedure concerns.
… The Minority Caucus, however, expressed strong opposition to the ratification. Some Bills Among the bills passed during the meeting was the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, which guarantees cocoa farmers not less than 70 per cent of the Free on Board (FOB) export price through the G …
The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Friday criticised the Minerals Commission over what it describes as alleged serious deficiencies in six mining lease agreements approved by the House. …
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has strongly criticised Parliament’s approval of six mining lease agreements, accusing the Majority of reducing the House to a “rubber stamp” in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources. …
… Gideon Boako, said the Minority Caucus unanimously rejected all three agreements, insisting that although it supports the digitalisation of tax administration, it could not endorse agreements lacking adequate transparency. …
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its support behind workers of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), calling on the government to disclose details of what it describes as a “strategic equity capitalization process” involving the state-owned company. …
… But Afenyo’s Minority caucus would not join the pro-tribunal crowd. While Honourable Ayariga and his Majority said ‘a-a-a-a-a-ye’ to the motion, the minority had stormed out in protest: defiantly putting on record their footprints. …
The Minority Caucus in Parliament, has criticised the government’s Mid-Year Budget, describing it as “bone without meat” and suffering from “Kwashiorkor” because it lacks substance. …
… Constitutional Challenges and Due Process The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a formal challenge against the judgment, citing procedural irregularities. …
Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday without reconsidering the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2026, despite the Speaker's assurance to the National Chief Imam that it would be revisited and passed before adjournment. During the session, Parliament passed several bills including the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, guaranteeing cocoa farmers at least 70 per cent of the Free on Board export price, and the Excise Bill, 2026, abolishing excise taxes on locally manufactured fruit juices.
Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday without reconsidering the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2026, despite the Speaker's assurance to the National Chief Imam that it would be revisited and passed before adjournment. During the session, Parliament passed several bills including the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, guaranteeing cocoa farmers at least 70 per cent of the Free on Board export price, and the Excise Bill, 2026, abolishing excise taxes on locally manufactured fruit juices.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament criticised the Minerals Commission for alleged deficiencies in six mining lease agreements approved by the House, with the Ranking Member on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee accusing the Commission of failing to exercise adequate due diligence and arguing that Parliament rushed the ratification process.
Parliament's Minority Caucus has rejected the approval of six mining lease agreements, accusing the Majority of reducing Parliament to a "rubber stamp" and failing to exercise adequate constitutional scrutiny before ratification. The leases involve Golden Star Wassa Limited, Maripoma Mining Services Limited, Perseus Mining Limited, and Damang Gold Mine Limited across the Western, Upper East, and Central regions.
Parliament has approved three digital tax administration agreements aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving tax compliance, despite the Minority Caucus's unanimous rejection, citing concerns about transparency and lack of adequate disclosure.
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.
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.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has backed VALCO workers and called on the government to disclose details of a proposed "strategic equity capitalization process" involving the state-owned Volta Aluminium Company, questioning why ownership changes are being considered when the company recently reported a profit of US$3.19 million in the first half of 2026.
Prof Kwesi Yankah writes an opinion piece reflecting on the June 4th, 1979 executions in Ghana, highlighting the pain of orphans whose fathers were executed without proper trial — only "kangaroo courts" with unseen judges. The piece questions whether due process was afforded to those killed and contrasts their treatment with contemporary cases where officials were given legal representation.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the government's Mid-Year Budget as "bone without meat," saying it is heavy on rhetoric but light on delivery and fails to address critical issues such as employment creation and citizen welfare. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking on behalf of the Minority, argued that the NDC administration remains detached from the realities of citizens' daily struggles and offers no meaningful solutions to economic challenges.
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of Ghana's opposition NPP, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Accra High Court for illegal mining. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a formal challenge against the judgment, citing procedural irregularities including the absence of the lead defence counsel at verdict delivery, arguing this violated the constitutional right to counsel of choice.
Former Anyaa-Sowutuom MP Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi has argued that Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako's mining operations are his personal business affairs and should not be associated with the party, and called for equal prosecution of other individuals involved in similar offences.
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.
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.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has objected to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on two counts under the Minerals and Mining Act, alleging procedural irregularities including denial of counsel and selective prosecution, and vowing to appeal to higher courts.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Vice-Chair of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee, has criticised Parliament's passage of the Regional Tribunals Act, arguing that Ghana should prioritise investment in the existing Judicial Service's infrastructure and resources rather than establish additional tribunal courts, noting that tribunal systems are twice as expensive as traditional courts.
The Minority Caucus staged a parliamentary walkout after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned biometric SIM registration exercise, with the Minority accusing the Chair of using Standing Orders to stifle parliamentary oversight.
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout in Parliament on Wednesday after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned nationwide biometric SIM registration exercise, citing Standing Orders. The Minority Leader accused the First Deputy Speaker of repeatedly using parliamentary rules to stifle opposition scrutiny and undermine Parliament's oversight responsibility.
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout after the Majority's decision to have Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama brief Parliament's Committee of the Whole behind closed doors, arguing that matters of public interest—including the cedi's stability linked to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme—should be discussed openly. The Minority contended that the Governor's written parliamentary responses contained no classified information and should have been debated in public.
The Minority Caucus walked out after Parliament's Committee of the Whole met in camera to hear from Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, with journalists excluded. The Minority argued the engagement involved matters of public interest and that the Governor's written responses to parliamentary questions, already published, contained no classified information and should have been discussed openly.
The Chairman of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee defended a closed-door meeting with Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, arguing that the central bank's independence requires a different approach from usual parliamentary oversight. He said Parliament is not hiding the BoG's operations, but the institution is independent despite government being a stakeholder.
The Minority Caucus walked out of Parliament on Wednesday, accusing First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor of using parliamentary rules to frustrate ministerial oversight. The walkout occurred after Ahiafor disallowed Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's follow-up question about SIM card re-registration procurement procedures, which Ahiafor ruled deviated from the original question.
Ghana's Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the government to provide more details on its decision to defer a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over xenophobic attacks and saying the Minority Caucus lacks sufficient information to assess the situation and contribute meaningfully to discussions on Ghana's diplomatic response.
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has criticised the Mahama administration for its handling of recurring flood disasters, arguing that the government cannot justify the loss of life by citing fiscal discipline. Recent flooding has claimed at least 37 lives and displaced thousands across the country, reigniting concerns over delays in implementing flood-control projects and the need for sustained investment in drainage infrastructure.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has criticised the Mahama administration's handling of recurring floods, arguing that fiscal discipline cannot justify the loss of at least 37 lives caused by delays in implementing flood-control projects. He insisted that protecting lives should not be sacrificed for fiscal consolidation, describing the government's defence as "a very sad argument."
Charles Opoku, a Deputy National TESCON Coordinator, filed a petition with the NPP General Secretary seeking disciplinary review of lawmaker Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, alleging a pattern of misconduct including public statements against fellow party members and opposition to official party positions that have brought the party's image into disrepute. The petition also raised concerns about "The Base," a group that emerged after the NPP presidential primary and operates outside recognized party structures.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has endorsed the Presbyterian Church of Ghana's nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, including a proposed "Red Sunday" observance, calling for a more institutionalised government approach to combating illegal mining and environmental degradation.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of plotting to pay an unjustified US$85 million to the contractor of the Afari Military Hospital project in Kumasi. Deputy Ranking Member Kofi Amankwa-Manu alleged that government claims the 500-bed hospital was only 60 percent complete are false, citing Project Implementation Unit documents showing the core facility was 92.5 percent complete as of September 2024 and the overall project 98 percent complete by January 2025.
Ghana's Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the government's Anti-Flood Taskforce report to be presented to the House for review, citing recent flooding in Accra and arguing that the taskforce, established a year ago, has delivered little visible improvement. The Majority Leader counters that the taskforce should be given more time to complete its mandate.
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.
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.