Also known as: the Minority
Opposition parliamentary caucus that scrutinizes government policy on economy, foreign affairs, healthcare, and financial institutions.
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Joy Online
… Responding to concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament, Mr. Ricketts-Hagan said government’s immediate priority upon assuming office was to stabilise the economy before focusing on large-scale job creation. …
Government has stabilised economy, jobs will follow — Ricketts-HaganJoy Online
… His remarks come amid increasing calls from the Minority in Parliament for the swift opening of the 500-bed hospital, which is widely expected to help address congestion, reduce bed shortages and improve healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region.
Sewua Hospital could become operational before year-end, says Prof. Titus BeyuoJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers before the House to provide explanations on a number of issues it says have generated widespread public concern, including the recent flooding in Accra, the repatriation of Ghanaians from South …
Minority demands urgent appearance of 3 ministers over floods, S.A. evacuation and visa controversyJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to move beyond political rhetoric and focus on implementing policies that address unemployment and the rising cost of living. …
Government must deliver on jobs and cost of living, not excuses – Samuel JinaporJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has criticised the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over what they describe as “funfair” surrounding the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. …
Minority slams “funfair and PR” evacuation, urges focus on stranded Ghanaians in South AfricaJoy Online
Assin South Member of Parliament and co-sponsor of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, John Ntim Fordjour, says recent comments by the Speaker of Parliament expressing surprise over the passage of the bill in its current form vindicate concerns raised by the Minority. …
Speaker’s surprise about Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill passage vindicates Minority’s concerns – Ntim FordjourJoy Online
… , May 30, the Damango MP described the evacuation operation as “commendable” and said it reflects the importance of citizenship and national responsibility in times of crisis. “The efforts the government is making are welcomed and commendable,” he stated, adding that the Minority …
Xenophobia: Minority commends government on Ghanaian evacuation from South AfricaJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of failing to lay before Parliament international agreements that require legislative approval, alleging a growing trend of executive overreach in Ghana’s foreign policy processes. …
Minority accuses Foreign Affairs Minister of sidestepping Parliament over foreign agreementsJoy Online
General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has dismissed claims by the Minority in Parliament that President John Dramani Mahama is undermining freedom of expression in Ghana. …
Mahama isn’t suppressing free speech – Fifi Kwetey rejects Minority’s claimsJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview with journalists, Dr Ayine rejected claims by the Minority that the government was attempting to suppress free speech in the country. …
Minority exaggerating claims of suppressed free speech — Attorney-General, Dominic AyineDeputy Majority Leader George Ricketts-Hagan rejected criticism over rising unemployment, saying government has stabilized the economy and introduced interventions to stimulate job creation, with employment opportunities to emerge as economic growth continues.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Majority Leader George Ricketts-Hagan rejected criticism over rising unemployment, saying government has stabilized the economy and introduced interventions to stimulate job creation, with employment opportunities to emerge as economic growth continues.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026, as the government works to resolve infrastructural and administrative issues that have kept the facility non-operational since its 2025 commissioning.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate appearance of three ministers—the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Works/Housing/Water Resources, and Sports/Recreation—to explain issues including recent Accra flooding, repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa, and visa challenges related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to shift from political rhetoric to implementing policies that address unemployment and the rising cost of living. According to Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, the government should focus on concrete solutions, particularly supporting private sector growth for sustainable job creation.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has criticised the Foreign Affairs Minister over what it describes as "funfair and PR" surrounding the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing the government should focus on substantive relief work for stranded citizens as xenophobic attacks escalate.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour, a co-sponsor of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, says the Speaker's expressed surprise at the bill's passage in its current form vindicates concerns the Minority raised about the bill's substance and procedure, and the bill's extensive amendments that he argues changed its original intent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The ranking member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has commended the government for its ongoing evacuation efforts to bring home Ghanaian citizens caught up in unrest in South Africa, though he noted early concerns about the pace of the operation. He referenced Ghana's historical record of successful evacuations during conflicts in Sierra Leone and Liberia and from Ukraine during COVID-19.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of failing to lay international agreements before Parliament for approval as required by the 1992 Constitution. Speaking for the Minority, Samuel Abu Jinapor alleged that key agreements, including a Ghana-EU defence arrangement, have not been submitted to Parliament for scrutiny and ratification, arguing that Parliament is being sidelined in major foreign policy decisions.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's General Secretary has dismissed allegations by the opposition Minority in Parliament that President Mahama is undermining freedom of expression, characterizing the claims as exaggerated and politically motivated while asserting the President respects dissenting opinions.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine has defended the government's position on free speech, stating that while Ghana's Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, such rights must be exercised responsibly and within legal limits, particularly regarding public order and national security. He rejected the Minority's claims that the government is suppressing free speech, arguing that the government must act when individuals use public platforms to incite division or violence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama's decision to stay away from Cabinet deliberations on the Damang Mine lease process, saying he recused himself because of his brother's involvement with Engineers & Planners. Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the President orchestrated a takeover of the mine for his brother, stating the Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than directly awarding the concession.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has clarified that it has not accused the Bank of Ghana of mismanagement, but rather has drawn attention to developments at the bank and explained how decisions on cedi management have impacted its financial position. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, compared with GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, and negative equity widened from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cocoa farmers in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District have appealed to Parliament's Minority to intervene following a reduction in the cocoa farmgate price, which has created severe financial hardships and affected their ability to support families and pay for children's education. Some farmers report divorces due to their inability to provide, and unpaid payments for cocoa supplied to purchasing clerks.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Minority parliamentarian has warned against politicising the Amissah death controversy and argues that doctors and nurses should not be blamed unless proven negligent through established medical procedures. He contends that Ghana's emergency healthcare system requires urgent investment in human resources, financing, and equipment rather than emotional public condemnation of health professionals.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament says its concerns about the Bank of Ghana's financial losses—which reached GH¢15.6 billion in 2025 and have accumulated over four consecutive years—reflect a need to protect economic stability rather than score political points. The Minority's concerns focus on negative equity, solvency questions, and accounting methods used in the central bank's financial statements.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority in Parliament has pushed back against the Minority's criticism of the Bank of Ghana's rising losses, arguing that the 2025 increase to GH¢15.63 billion from GH¢9.49 billion in 2024 reflects deliberate policy actions for monetary stabilisation—including exchange rate revaluation and liquidity management—rather than operational deterioration or institutional collapse.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority in Parliament has rejected the Minority's claim that the Bank of Ghana understated its 2025 financial loss, insisting the central bank's audited accounts were properly prepared. The Minority had alleged the actual loss was far higher when adding other comprehensive income or reversing gold sale gains, but the Majority says the audited loss of GH¢15.63 billion must be interpreted in line with established accounting standards.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority in Parliament has rejected the Minority's claim that the Bank of Ghana's GH¢14.61 billion paid to commercial banks in 2025 represented a transfer of public wealth, with an MP arguing that the payments were a monetary policy tool for stability rather than evidence of policy failure.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's grid recovery has reached its final stages following a fire at a GRIDCo substation that damaged Akosombo's control room and sparked blackouts. The Energy Minister confirmed the successful commissioning of the fifth-generation unit at Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station, bringing the plant's operational capacity to near-maximum levels and providing a boost to national generation capacity.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority in Parliament has called on Ghana's Foreign Affairs Ministry to issue a travel advisory warning citizens against non-essential travel to South Africa, citing worsening safety concerns and xenophobic attacks affecting Ghanaians there. The ranking member on the foreign affairs committee said the situation is "quite dire" and that such an advisory would help citizens make informed decisions.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Steve Manteaw has dismissed calls from Parliament's Minority for Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor's resignation following a fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre, calling them baseless and defending the minister's handling of the subsequent power challenges. The Minority has demanded accountability and broader scrutiny, arguing that responsibility should extend beyond technical officials to include the minister and president.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called for scrutiny of the Energy Minister and President over the ongoing power crisis, arguing that the problem predates the April 23, 2026 fire at Akosombo and stems from prolonged policy failures and mismanagement rather than that single incident.
29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Energy confirmed that three of six generation units at Akosombo hydro plant have been restored to service four days after a fire destroyed the substation's control room, reducing the nation's power evacuation capacity. The restoration represents 50% recovery of Akosombo's generation capacity, achieved through engineers bypassing incinerated infrastructure under extreme pressure.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is demanding transparency and accountability from government over a GH¢1 per litre fuel levy introduced to address energy challenges, stating that no report, public accounting, or independent audit of the funds has been presented to Parliament since its introduction.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government's suspension of the GRIDCo CEO following a fire at Akosombo that disrupted power transmission, arguing that administrative actions alone do not address the underlying challenges facing Ghana's electricity supply system.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for Energy Minister John Jinapor to appear before the full House to account for the power sector's challenges, including generation capacity, transmission constraints, debts to Independent Power Producers, and the Energy Sector Recovery Programme implementation. The Minority argues that press briefings and executive engagements do not fulfil Parliament's constitutional oversight mandate.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has rejected claims that the April 23 fire at Akosombo substation caused ongoing power outages, insisting the electricity crisis predates the incident and began on January 25. Deputy Ranking Member Collins Adomako-Mensah stated the power crisis was caused by government mismanagement, not the accident.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament accused the government of misleading Ghanaians by describing a nationwide power supply crisis as routine maintenance and transformer upgrades, arguing the situation stems from policy failures and non-execution of the Energy Sector Recovery Programme rather than engineering schedules.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament says government still owes Independent Power Producers more than $500 million and fuel suppliers over $200 million, contradicting official claims that power sector debts have been cleared. The Minority is demanding that the Ministers for Energy and Finance appear before Parliament to present a comprehensive and independently verified breakdown of the sector's finances, including how funds from the Dumsor levy have been collected and spent.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →