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Joy Online
… Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, September 15, the South Dayi MP said Section 16 of the Audit Service Act requires the Auditor-General to report the findings of a special audit to Parliament. …
COVID-19 audit cover-up could breach Audit Service Act – DafeamekporJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the South Dayi MP said the revelations could point to one of the most serious public finance scandals of the Fourth Republic. …
Arrests should happen before daybreak – Dafeamekpor demands action over audit claimsJoy Online
… He said the disturbing trend was most evident in the Hohoe and Kpando municipalities, as well as the North Dayi, South Dayi and Afadzato South districts. …
NACOC warns of rising cannabis addiction among children in Volta through toffees, soft drinksJoy Online
… The South Dayi MP, therefore, questioned the minority’s decision to accept the suspension of the applicable rules for the ministerial nominees while opposing a similar arrangement for the judicial nominees. …
Supreme Court nominees weren’t appointed to fill vacancies – DafeamekporJoy Online
… 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. …
AKSA power deal: Dafeamekpor says Ghana must confront its accountability deficitJoy Online
… 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. …
‘It should have been negotiated’ – Dafeamekpor on lawyers’ dispute with CJ over vacation hearingsJoy Online
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. …
Dafeamekpor urges Parliament to stay out of Aksa probe, backs expert-led inquiryJoy Online
… 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. …
Aksa bribery scandal: Ghana’s probe must be pursued with speed – DafeamekporJoy Online
… 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. …
‘Arresting people over insults hurts the government’ – DafeamekporJoy Online
… 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. …
James Agalga tipped to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority LeaderAsante Akyem North MP Ohene Kwame Frimpong remains in custody in Amsterdam after two bail applications were rejected. He faces an extradition hearing on November 18, 2026, over allegations linked to romance scams and money laundering.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Akyem North MP Ohene Kwame Frimpong remains in custody in Amsterdam after two bail applications were rejected. He faces an extradition hearing on November 18, 2026, over allegations linked to romance scams and money laundering.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says the Economic and Organised Crime Office should have approached the Speaker of Parliament before attempting to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court, citing Article 117 of the Constitution and an established protocol between Parliament and law enforcement.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi says parliamentary leaders will resist attempts by law enforcement agencies to bypass the established procedure for arresting MPs, following an attempt by EOCO personnel to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah within the Accra High Court precincts on September 23. Dafeamekpor cited Article 117 of the Constitution and argued that any arrest of a sitting MP should be channelled through the Speaker of Parliament, citing concerns about Ghana's image while hosting an ECOWAS Parliament conference.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor called for a non-partisan national response to drug trafficking, citing seizures and arrests dating back to 2008 and noting that Ghana was declared a drug trafficking hub under a previous administration, arguing the issue is a longstanding challenge rather than a political matter.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has tributed veteran journalist Kwasi Pratt Jnr following the University of Cape Coast's decision to confer on him a Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa, describing the honour as long overdue formal recognition of his five decades of work championing social justice and public accountability.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament is reconsidering the Auditor-General's January 2023 report on COVID-19 expenditure after fresh investigation findings revealed gaps between funds approved by Parliament and amounts covered in the audit. South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor indicated Parliament may request a forensic audit from the Auditor-General if the latest findings confirm the initial report did not cover the full scope of approved spending.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has raised concerns about incomplete coverage in the Auditor-General's audit of COVID-19 expenditure approved by Parliament. He cited discrepancies including zero reported expenditure for Transport (GH¢299m approved) and Local Government (GH¢160m), and a shortfall in Education where GH¢316.1m was approved but only GH¢96.3m was audited.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has demanded a forensic audit of government COVID-19 expenditure, citing gaps in the Auditor-General's January 2023 report that did not cover the full spectrum of Parliament-approved COVID spending. He highlighted the Ministry of Transport's unapproved 299 million cedis and local government's unaudited 160 million cedis as examples requiring scrutiny.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for a review of Senior High School prospectus requirements, describing them as "huge and heavily laden" and citing financial burden on parents as a major concern.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigation found that the Auditor-General's COVID-19 audit reported GH¢96 million in fumigation expenditure while government ministries spent hundreds of millions more on the exercise, with the Ministry of Local Government's GH¢299 million in fumigation contracts not included in the reported figure. The Ghana Audit Service confirmed the expenditure was audited but has not explained its omission, prompting the Majority Chief Whip to warn that if proven, this could constitute an unprecedented public finance scandal.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip says allegations that the Auditor-General concealed findings from its COVID-19 expenditure audit could breach the Audit Service Act, which requires the Auditor-General to report special audit findings to Parliament. An investigation found the special audit reported GH¢96.3 million for fumigation costs while government ministry documents indicated at least GH¢780 million in expenditure.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip has called for immediate arrests if allegations from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni's investigation into Ghana's COVID-19 expenditure are substantiated, describing the potential scandal as among the most serious public finance matters of the Fourth Republic. He expressed particular concern if the Auditor-General's office conducted a special audit but concealed material findings from Parliament.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Children as young as 10 are becoming severely addicted to cannabis in parts of the Volta Region, with producers processing raw cannabis into toffees and soft drinks marketed to unsuspecting children, according to the Volta Regional Commander of the Narcotics Control Commission. The trend is most evident in Hohoe and Kpando municipalities, as well as North Dayi, South Dayi, and Afadzato South districts, with cannabis syndicates selling the substance to clients in Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and other parts of West Africa.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament says the three Supreme Court nominees were put forward to strengthen the apex court's capacity in response to workload, not to fill any vacancy. He noted the nominations were based on recommendations from the Judicial Council and were part of the business for which Parliament was recalled.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor stated that the NPP administration had already disowned Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako over alleged illegal activities before the current government took power, countering claims that the prosecution against him was politically motivated.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →