Also known as: Minority Caucus in Parliament · the Caucus · New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus · Minority Caucus Committee on Education · NPP Minority Caucus
Opposition parliamentary caucus calling for investigations into government expenditure, alleged misconduct, and policy changes across evacuation, mining, and security matters.
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Joy Online
… Mr Afenyo-Markin made the call during a meeting between the Minority Caucus and the Christian Council of Ghana on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. …
National Cathedral: ‘There’s no clarity as to what they want to use the site for’ – Afenyo-Markin on site’s futureJoy Online
… Mr Afenyo-Markin made the appeal when the Minority Caucus met with the Christian Council on Tuesday, October 5, to discuss a number of national issues of concern to the group. …
Afenyo-Markin urges Christian Council to intervene over arrests linked to free speechJoy Online
… Mr Afenyo-Markin raised the concern when the Minority Caucus met with the Christian Council of Ghana on Tuesday, October 5, to discuss a number of national issues of concern to the caucus. …
Galamsey could wipe out Ghana’s forest reserves, put Atewa Forest at risk – Afenyo-MarkinJoy Online
The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh Dompreh, says the incoming national leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must work closely with the Minority Caucus to strengthen the party’s efforts in Parliament. …
NPP conference: We need leaders to complement our efforts in Parliament – Annoh-DomprehJoy Online
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has called for the immediate suspension of Ghana’s maritime and port cooperation arrangements with Colombia, citing concerns over recent large-scale cocaine seizures linked to Ghana. …
Minority calls for the immediate suspension of Ghana-Colombia maritime agreementThe Chronicle
… The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South added that he needed to protect himself for the benefit of the people of his constituency, the Minority Caucus, his children and his family. …
Drama At The High Court Complex: MP Escapes From EOCO’s ClawsJoy Online
… The Minority Caucus raised the concerns at a press briefing on Wednesday, September 23, after EOCO officials allegedly attempted to take the MP into custody shortly after he had represented a client in court. …
“This is an abuse of power” – Minority slams EOCO over attempted arrest of Manhyia South MPJoy Online
… Read Also: VIDEO: Tension at High Court as lawyer escapes arrest attempt by suspected security operatives He said his decision to leave was also informed by his responsibilities as an MP, a member of the Minority Caucus and a lawyer representing Ms Baffoe. …
Manhyia South MP recounts alleged attempt to forcibly take him to EOCOThe Chronicle
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has boycotted a closed-door meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over the government’s failure to provide a detailed account of the nearly GH¢50 million spent on the evacuation and re …
Minority boycotts South Africa evacuation briefing over GH¢50m brouhahaThe Ghanaian Times
… The Minority Caucus, in a statement signed by the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. …
Minority in parliament demands parliamentary probe into Ghana’s alleged role as narcotics transit hubThe Speaker ordered Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor out of Parliament after a heated exchange over his allegation that diplomatic passports were being sold for $10,000 to $50,000; the Minority caucus staged a walkout in protest.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Speaker ordered Damongo MP Samuel Abu Jinapor out of Parliament after a heated exchange over his allegation that diplomatic passports were being sold for $10,000 to $50,000; the Minority caucus staged a walkout in protest.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign immediately over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, which cost GH¢49,721,786. Documents obtained by the Minority Caucus allegedly show duplicated entries, gaps in supporting records, and unexplained expenditure.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has called on the government and Parliament to reform Ghana's prison system, including constructing a dedicated prison hospital and introducing regulated conjugal visits, drawing on Chairman Wontumi's observations during his remand in July 2026.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over comments suggesting small-scale miners can operate without requisite licences and permits, and has demanded an unqualified apology, government sanctions, and a clear roadmap from President John Mahama to end illegal mining.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Data Protection Commission has called on Parliament's Minority Caucus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JoyNews and other media houses to protect the personal information of 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, warning that public disclosure of names, signatures and financial assistance records could expose them to identity theft and fraud.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana spent GH¢96.97 million on evacuating citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic under the previous NPP government, nearly twice the GH¢49.72 million spent on the recent South Africa evacuation. He noted that most Ghanaians paid for their own air tickets, quarantine, and COVID-19 tests during the pandemic evacuation.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority Caucus has welcomed the suspension of a nationwide teachers' strike by three unions and called on government to honour its commitments, including timely payment of promotion arrears and implementation of agreed conditions of service. The caucus noted that only 6,079 of 58,620 promoted teachers had their documents received by the Controller and Accountant-General's Department as of September 22, despite an August 31 agreement on the placement process.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Majority has defended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa against allegations of financial impropriety in the GH¢49.7 million evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, stating that the Ministry provided detailed documentation and "not a cedi is missing" from the operation.
14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on journalists to intensify investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, citing the media's constitutional responsibility to pursue matters of national concern—particularly following recent narcotics-related incidents and after the Speaker blocked a Minority-sponsored motion for a parliamentary inquiry.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority caucus has called for an independent audit of the government's GH¢49.72 million evacuation exercise from South Africa, alleging that Foreign Affairs Ministry records leave more than GH¢16.4 million requiring further explanation, citing discrepancies in reintegration grants, transport allowances, and duplicate entries. The evacuation, which involved 1,964 people between May 27 and September 4, 2026, followed xenophobic violence against foreign nationals.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Ghana Tourism Authority CEO, citing questions about their institutions' involvement in an alleged World Cup visa facilitation scheme. The caucus alleges that public institutions may have been used to process visa applications linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup activities and has called for a comprehensive investigation.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the government to make a clear decision on the National Cathedral project, arguing it could serve as a tourist attraction and national landmark beyond its function as a place of worship. He made the remarks during an October 6, 2026 meeting between the Minority Caucus and the Christian Council of Ghana, as the government reviews the stalled project following its return to state control.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader has appealed to the Christian Council of Ghana to intervene in arrests and detentions of citizens related to free speech, arguing that criminal sanctions for speech issues undermine public confidence in democracy and that affected parties should pursue civil remedies instead.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) risks destroying Ghana's forest reserves, including Atewa Forest, and poses a serious threat to the country's natural resources and water security. He cited concerns raised by Organised Labour and religious bodies about the scale of illegal mining as justification for urgent action.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Minority Chief Whip, says the incoming NPP national leadership must work closely with the parliamentary Minority Caucus to strengthen the party's efforts in Parliament and hold government accountable ahead of the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus has called for immediate suspension of Ghana's maritime and port cooperation arrangements with Colombia, citing concerns over large-scale cocaine seizures linked to Ghana and the UN's identification of Colombia as the world's leading departure country for cocaine shipments by sea.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, had a confrontation with Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) officers at the High Court Complex in Accra after appearing to represent a detained nurse in the Ghana Jollof case. When an EOCO official attempted to take him to their office, the MP refused, and after he tried to leave in his vehicle, she tried to prevent his departure but eventually lost her grip as the vehicle moved.
24 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of abusing its powers after EOCO officials allegedly attempted to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at court premises immediately after he had represented a client in court. The Minority Caucus questioned whether investigative agencies have authority to enter court premises with intention to arrest suspects and called on the Chief Justice to examine the circumstances.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has alleged that a woman claiming to be from the Economic and Organised Crime Office attempted to forcibly take him to EOCO after court proceedings on September 23, though she failed to produce identification or an arrest warrant when challenged.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus boycotted a closed-door meeting with the Foreign Affairs Minister over the government's failure to provide an itemised account of the nearly GH¢50 million spent on evacuating and reintegrating Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says it will not participate unless the Ministry provides detailed expenditure records.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has called for an independent parliamentary inquiry into the country's involvement in major narcotics trafficking cases under the NDC government, citing multiple drug seizures over the past 18 months including a 3.3-tonne cocaine consignment intercepted in March 2025 valued at over US$350 million.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Patricia Appiagyei has denied writing or authorizing a purported memorandum about an alleged GH¢70,000 payment, describing it as an attempt to create divisions within the Minority caucus. She said investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the document but maintained that the Minority caucus remains united.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Patricia Appiagyei, Deputy Minority Leader and MP for Asokwa, has denied authoring a memorandum in which she was purported to have admitted receiving and returning GH¢70,000 allegedly connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. She described the document as fake and stated she neither received the money nor wrote, authorized, or circulated the memo.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has dismissed as "fake" media reports claiming she rejected GH¢70,000 allegedly offered to influence her vote during ministerial and Supreme Court nominees vetting in Parliament.
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 →
Patricia Appiagyei, Asokwa MP and Deputy Minority Leader, has rejected GH¢70,000 sent by the Majority Chief Whip, citing concerns about the money's source and her unwillingness to benefit financially from the vetting of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Deputy Majority Leader Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings, and Supreme Court nominees. She directed that the funds be returned, and noted that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had similarly rejected his share.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority caucus in Parliament is demanding strict enforcement of the employment quota for persons with disabilities in public-sector recruitment, following a petition from the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities. The demands include immediate recruitment of qualified unemployed graduates with disabilities, strict enforcement of the existing quota, and incentives for private-sector employers who hire persons with disabilities.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →