Tolon

2026-04-292026-11-01

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September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
… The Tolon MP strongly disagreed with the reasoning attributed to Speaker Alban Bagbin for refusing to admit the Minority’s motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into the drug scandal. …
Habib Iddrisu rejects argument that court cases bar Parliament from investigating drug scandal
30 SeptThe Chronicle
… The motion, filed by the First Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, sought the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the seizures, including the processing, inspection, clearance and export of the cons …
Bagbin Rejects Minority’s Demand For Cocaine Probe
30 SeptJoy Online
… The Tolon MP says Parliament can exercise its constitutional oversight powers even when related matters are before the courts. …
Kpandai case sets the precedent – Habib Iddrisu challenges Speaker’s rejection of drug probe
30 SeptJoy Online
Tolon MP and Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has questioned the rejection of a Minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into recent major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana. …
Habib Iddrisu questions Speaker Bagbin’s rejection of motion after Parliament recall
29 SeptJoy Online
Tolon MP and Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu, says he was “very, very surprised” by Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision not to admit the Minority’s motion seeking the recall of Parliament. …
Habib Iddrisu ‘very surprised’ as Speaker rejects Parliament recall motion
29 SeptJoy Online
The Deputy Minority Chief Whip and Tolon MP, Habib Iddrisu, says he was “very, very surprised” by Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision not to admit the Minority’s motion seeking the recall of Parliament. …
Speaker’s decision to reject recall motion catches Dep Minority Chief Whip off guard
29 SeptJoy Online
… The motion, filed by First Deputy Minority Whip and Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu, sought the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate a series of major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana. …
‘We will not let this matter rest’ – Afenyo-Markin after Bagbin rejects narcotics probe
August 2026
26 AugDaily Guide
… More than 80 pupils from rural basic schools in the Tolon and Kumbungu districts, Sagnarigu Municipality and the Tamale Metropolis took part. …
Saba Innovation Hub Holds First STEM Bootcamp
25 AugDaily Guide
The late Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana The Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, one of the front row traditional authorities, has passed on aged 83. …
Tolon Naa Passes On
25 AugDaily Guide
The Tolon Naa Maj Sulemana Abukari, the retired Army Major of the then Recce Regiment, has passed on. …
Maj Sulemana: 1943-2026

Politics

Deputy Minority Chief Whip contests Speaker's refusal of drug scandal inquiry

The News

Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, rejected the Speaker's argument that ongoing court cases should prevent Parliament from investigating Ghana's alleged role as a drug transit hub. He argued that Parliament's constitutional mandate under Articles 103(3) and 103(6) should take precedence over Standing Orders, citing the Kpandai matter as an example of Parliament acting on issues before the courts.

30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Deputy Minority Chief Whip contests Speaker's refusal of drug scandal inquiry
Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, rejected the Speaker's argument that ongoing court cases should prevent Parliament from investigating Ghana's alleged role as a drug transit hub. He argued that Parliament's constitutional mandate under Articles 103(3) and 103(6) should take precedence over Standing Orders, citing the Kpandai matter as an example of Parliament acting on issues before the courts.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bagbin rules parliamentary cocaine probe motion inadmissible
Speaker Bagbin has rejected a minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, ruling that such an inquiry would interfere with ongoing criminal investigations and judicial proceedings. Bagbin said the proposed Ad Hoc Committee would prejudice the interests of parties to pending judicial matters, though he left open the possibility of future parliamentary inquiry once criminal proceedings conclude.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Deputy Minority Chief Whip challenges Speaker's rejection of drug probe
Habib Iddrisu has contested Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to reject a Minority motion for a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, arguing that Parliament can exercise constitutional oversight powers despite ongoing court proceedings. The Speaker had cited potential prejudice to judicial matters, but Iddrisu contends that constitutional mandate should not be overridden by Standing Orders.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tolon MP questions Speaker's rejection of drug seizures inquiry motion
Habib Iddrisu, Deputy Minority Chief Whip, expressed surprise that Speaker Alban Bagbin rejected a Minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, after Parliament was recalled for an extraordinary sitting to address the issue.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Speaker rejects Minority motion to recall Parliament, MP says surprised
Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu expressed surprise at Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision not to admit the Minority's motion for Parliament recall, which sought to address concerns over Ghana becoming a drug transit hub. Iddrisu said the motion's contents matched his earlier memorandum requesting the recall, so he expected the Speaker to admit it.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker rejects Minority's motion to recall Parliament, surprising deputy chief whip
Deputy Minority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu expressed surprise at Speaker Alban Bagbin's rejection of the Minority's motion to recall Parliament over illegal drug trafficking concerns, saying the motion's contents were identical to the memorandum that had already prompted Bagbin to recall Parliament.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority rejects Speaker's dismissal of narcotics probe motion
The Minority in Parliament has rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling dismissing its motion for a parliamentary inquiry into recent narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, vowing to pursue the matter through legitimate avenues. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the Speaker erred by citing ongoing criminal proceedings to determine the scope of the proposed inquiry.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Saba Innovation Hub launches first STEM bootcamp for rural pupils
The Saba Innovation Hub in Tamale held its inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics bootcamp for basic schools, drawing more than 80 top male and female STEM pupils from over 30 schools across northern Ghana's Tolon and Kumbungu districts, Sagnarigu Municipality and Tamale Metropolis. The bootcamp introduced participants to STEM and innovation through practical demonstrations including biogas generation and sessions on robotics, coding and artificial intelligence.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 25 August

Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, 83, dies; prominent chief
The Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, a retired Commanding Officer of the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment and prominent traditional authority, has died aged 83. He was enskinned as Tolon Naa in 2019 and played a notable role in Ghana's military history, including rescuing Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings during a 1979 coup attempt.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Retired Army Major Maj Sulemana Abukari dies aged 82
Tolon Naa Maj Sulemana Abukari, a retired Army Major who commanded the Black Berets and was commissioned into the Armed Forces in 1963, has passed away. The obituary notes his role in quelling a 1979 coup attempt and his contributions to Ghana's post-independence military history.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
25 suspects face trial for election-related killings in 2020, 2024
Ghana's Interior Minister disclosed that 25 suspects are currently facing trial for election-related killings during the 2020 and 2024 elections, with 14 additional suspects at large being pursued by security agencies. The prosecutions follow a presidential directive in January 2025 to investigate deaths of 15 persons allegedly killed across various constituencies during the two election periods.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 13 August

Parliament recalled for minister vetting, caucus changes, LGBTQ bill
Speaker Alban Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting beginning Monday, August 24, to consider urgent government business including the vetting of newly appointed ministers, changes in Majority caucus leadership, and reconsideration of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The Minority caucus has questioned the need for the recall, arguing the matters are neither urgent nor significant enough to warrant reconvening during recess.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minority Whip calls Parliament recall wasteful of public funds
Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon, has criticised Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to recall Parliament from recess for an extraordinary sitting from August 24 to 28, 2026, arguing the move is unnecessary and wasteful. Iddrisu contends that the main business — approving two ministerial nominees for Local Government and Environment, Science and Technology — is not sufficiently urgent to justify the additional cost, as both ministries have operated without substantive ministers for nearly a year and the approvals could have waited for Parliament's scheduled resumption.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Bagre Dam water levels below spillage threshold; 68 communities alerted
Ghana's NADMO says water levels at Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam remain below the spillage threshold of 234.15 metres despite notification of a planned release. Communities along the White Volta Basin in the Northern region have been placed on alert as authorities monitor the situation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

Minority vows to block fresh funding in 2026 mid-year budget
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will oppose any additional funding request from Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson when he presents the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament. First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu said the government should use the budget review to account for campaign promises, settle contractor arrears, and outline progress on flagship programmes, with Parliament already having approved substantial financing.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Opposition MP demands explanation for $1.2bn reserves decline
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, called on Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to account for a $1.2 billion decline in Ghana's international reserves during the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presentation on July 23. Oppong Nkrumah questioned the reduction despite government claims of no foreign exchange market interventions.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Nhyiaeso MP rejects Global InfoAnalytics parliamentary performance poll
Dr Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso, has criticized a parliamentary performance poll by Global InfoAnalytics as "dangerous" and lacking credible basis, arguing that the methodology conflates constituency expectations—such as currency stabilization and roads—with MPs' core functions, and asserting that his own work in the constituency has been substantial.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

Global Info Analytics survey ranks 83 constituency MPs by approval
A June 2026 performance survey by Global Info Analytics ranked Members of Parliament across 83 constituencies, with Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam/Adoagyiri) recording 98% approval and George Kwame Aboagye (Asene-Manso-Akroso) recording 9% approval. The survey revealed significant variations in public approval across the country.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North MP Boako ranks seventh in June constituency performance poll
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, was ranked seventh among the top 10 best-performing legislators in Global InfoAnalytics' June 2026 performance ratings across 83 constituencies, recording an 88 per cent rating in the "Excellent/Very Good/Good" category.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 4 July

Former Finance Minister Amin Adam commissions Masjid Al-Noor mosque
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Minister for Finance and MP for Karaga, officially commissioned and handed over the Masjid Al-Noor mosque to the Muslim community as a contribution to promoting faith, knowledge and community development. The ceremony was attended by former Vice President Bawumia and other officials and religious leaders.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

Tolon MP jabs Sam George over controversial award scheme
In Parliament, Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu teased Minister Samuel Nartey George about a private 'Best Ministers' Award Scheme' that charged state officials GH¢25,000 to GH¢50,000 for trophies. President John Mahama has banned public officials from participating in such award ceremonies.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

Karaga MP launches month-long community football tournament
The Member of Parliament for Karaga has launched the Tumalana Community Games, a month-long football competition featuring 32 matches across three venues to identify young talent in the constituency. The winning team will face the champions of the neighbouring Tolon area's Soyalana Games.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

Youth unemployment biggest government challenge, says NDC chairman
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has identified youth unemployment as the government's biggest challenge, stating the public sector cannot absorb all young people seeking employment. He said the government's strategy would focus on skills development and vocational training rather than overreliance on public sector recruitment.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

NDC chair assures Savannah Region of government development focus
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has assured residents of the Savannah Region that the area remains a major focus of the government's development agenda during a visit to Salaga South Constituency as part of the NDC's nationwide "Thank You Tour."
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC chair calls for party unity behind Mahama administration
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has called on party supporters and government appointees to unite behind President Mahama and work collectively to ensure the success of the administration, stressing that party members must remain disciplined and supportive of government policies.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

Two players from Tolon tournament selected for U-20 squad
The Tolon MP announced that two players from the Soyalana Gala Tournament have been selected for the national Under-20 team. Tamale Victory Stars have also signed six players and arranged four for trials abroad, while coaches of the semi-finalist teams will be enrolled in the GFA License D coaching course.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

Minority whip demands disclosure on energy sector levy billions
First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu has formally requested detailed disclosure on billions of cedis collected under Ghana's energy sector levies, invoking the Right to Information Act to compel the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to release key financial data on the Energy Sector Support Account.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
MP invokes RTI Act over missing energy sector account report
First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu has formally invoked the Right to Information Act to demand details on a missing statutory report on Ghana's Energy Sector Support Account. Under the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, the Minister is mandated to submit an annual report to Parliament by 31 March, which Parliament indicates has not been met.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →