… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 15, the South Dayi MP said the central issue should not be which political or prosecutorial institution leads the investigation but whether the facts are established and appropriate action follows. …
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 15, the South Dayi MP said it was common for cases to spill into the legal vacation and for lawyers to negotiate with judges on how proceedings should continue. …
Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called on Parliament to distance itself from any direct investigation into the alleged bribery scandal surrounding the Aksa power deal. …
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 15, the South Dayi MP said the matter, which has been in the public domain for more than a decade, must now be pursued with “purpose and speed and dispatch” once there’s a basis from the court ruling in the United States. …
… The South Dayi MP urged the government to pay closer attention to the issue, particularly amid concerns that such arrests could create the impression that the administration was intolerant of criticism and dissent. …
… Sources indicate that the NDC Caucus has settled on the former Deputy Minister for Interior over South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who had also been tipped for the position. …
… ss “both the capacity to do its work and the independence to do it well,” warning that “a regulator that cannot police a dozen scattered providers will preside over a decline it cannot see.” Defending the reforms, Mr Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Member of Parliament for South Dayi …
… Addressing fellow parliamentarians, the South Dayi MP warned that Africa could not afford to remain silent while anti-African violence evolves into organised intimidation. …
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for renewed investigations into the AKSA power deal and sanctions where breaches are found, arguing Ghana should not rely solely on US proceedings to determine what happened in the transaction involving Ghanaian institutions and officials. His call follows a US criminal case involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko that has raised questions about alleged payments to public officials connected to the Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji project.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for renewed investigations into the AKSA power deal and sanctions where breaches are found, arguing Ghana should not rely solely on US proceedings to determine what happened in the transaction involving Ghanaian institutions and officials. His call follows a US criminal case involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko that has raised questions about alleged payments to public officials connected to the Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji project.
The Majority Chief Whip says the dispute between lawyers and the Chief Justice over hearings during the legal vacation could have been resolved through negotiation with judges rather than formal petitions, noting that lawyers commonly negotiate with judges when cases spill into vacation periods.
The Majority Chief Whip has urged Parliament to distance itself from investigating the alleged Aksa power deal bribery scandal, proposing instead a committee of experts from the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Attorney-General's Office, judiciary, and civil society organisations to avoid conflicts of interest.
The Majority Chief Whip has called for Ghana to pursue a thorough and speedy investigation into bribery allegations linked to the Aksa power plant transaction, following a US prosecution of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko that brought the decade-old matter back into focus.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has criticised the arrest and detention of people over comments deemed insulting to the government or public officials, arguing that such actions hurt the administration rather than protect it and risk creating the impression that the government is intolerant of criticism.
Builsa North MP James Agalga is the leading contender to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority Leader following Ayariga's appointment as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, according to NDC Caucus sources.
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has argued that the legal troubles facing NPP Ashanti Regional chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) did not originate under the current administration, noting the previous NPP government had already disowned him over alleged illegality and that investigations began while the NPP was in government.
Stakeholders at the University of Cape Coast's Jurists' Confab have welcomed the Legal Education Act, 2026, which abolishes the Ghana School of Law entrance exam and expands professional legal training through accredited universities, though they stress that expanded access must be balanced with maintaining professional standards.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor has called on African leaders to establish an African Union early warning and response framework against xenophobic violence, and to pursue investigations, prosecutions, and enhanced economic cooperation to protect migrants and address root causes.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip says the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill could be submitted to President Mahama for assent within one to two weeks and insists the President remains committed to signing it into law. The Majority Chief Whip clarified that Parliament is currently undertaking post-passage scrutiny and drafting, with amendments being consolidated before transmission to the Presidency.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama and the NDC government against criticism over the LGBTQ bill, arguing the party showed courage and that challenges over the bill's passage in Parliament, including claims of constitutional breaches relating to quorum, have no basis.
Bosome Freho MP Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh raised concerns that key sponsors of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill were absent when Parliament concluded deliberations, particularly regarding amendments to Clause 9 that exempt lawyers, journalists, media organisations and healthcare professionals from sanctions in LGBTQ-related professional matters, which he claims were not part of the original bill's intentions.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor defended President Mahama's comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, explaining that the President's reference to further scrutiny after the bill reaches his desk reflects standard constitutional and parliamentary procedures, not a delay tactic. According to Dafeamekpor, post-passage scrutiny and drafting—required under Parliament's Standing Orders—ensures approved amendments are properly incorporated into the final document.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama's recent comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that the President's reference to parliamentary processes is consistent with constitutional procedure. Dafeamekpor explained that the legislation is undergoing post-passage scrutiny and drafting before transmission to the Presidency.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor dismissed suggestions that President John Mahama is wavering on the LGBTQ+ Bill, insisting the President remains committed to signing it into law once parliamentary processes are completed. Dafeamekpor argued that critics had misread the President's recent comments about Parliament needing to complete procedural work, describing it as standard legislative practice.
The Minority caucus in Parliament has called on the government to explain why the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed in February 2024, was returned to Parliament with 31 amendments instead of being presented to President John Mahama in its original form. The Minority's sponsor, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, expressed concern that the Bill appears to have lost force and that Ghanaians were given the impression the former president had refused to sign it in its entirety.
Parliament resumes sitting on 21 May, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on major bills and policy reforms across transport, energy, justice, security, and governance.
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor's heartfelt birthday message to Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright, posted on social media with intimate language and family photographs, prompted public speculation about a potential romantic or marital relationship between the two NDC politicians.
Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant due to extreme turbidity levels in the raw water source caused by siltation and pollution, threatening water shortages in Ho Municipality and surrounding districts in the Volta Region. The company warns the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken to protect the water source from further encroachment and siltation.
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip. Parliament and government officials, including the Majority Leader, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Attorney General, are working with Dutch authorities and have engaged a lawyer based in The Hague to represent him.
Ghana's Parliament and state authorities are coordinating a diplomatic and legal response following the detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands. The Majority Chief Whip says key government institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Attorney-General's Department, have engaged, and a lawyer has been secured for the detained lawmaker.