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Weija-Gbawe

2026-05-052026-11-01
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  1. October 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Petitions from residents’ associations in the Weija-Gbawe area to the President and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology also contributed to renewed calls for regulatory enforcement, the Authority said. …

    EPA gives Empire Cement 30 days to submit relocation plan

  3. Joy Online

    … Weija-Gbawe MP petitions Roads Minister On October 19, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, also petitioned the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, to order urgent repairs to the Weija Junction-to-Mallam section. …

    Commuters welcome McCarthy-Mallam road repairs after Joy SMS appeals

  4. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has urged the Ministry of Transport to extend Metro Mass Transit buses to his constituency to help address persistent transport challenges. …

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib urges safe contraflow, seeks Metro Mass buses for Weija-Gbawe

  5. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has appealed to the Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, to order urgent repairs to the Weija Junction-Mallam Overpass stretch of the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway, citing worsening road conditions and seve …

    Weija-Gbawe MP urges urgent repairs to Weija-Mallam highway stretch

  6. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has accused the government of using investigations and arrests involving opposition MPs to intimidate them and discourage them from speaking openly in Parliament. …

    Investigations, arrests aimed at silencing opposition MPs – Ahmed Shaib
  7. September 2026

  8. Joy Online

    … His comments followed claims by Second Deputy Minority Whip and Weija-Gbawe MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib that the continued detention of Ms Baffoe was a “facade” intended to divert public attention from the narcotics trafficking cases. …

    “The law must work” – NDC rejects claims Salomey Baffoe’s bail denial is diversion from cocaine scandal

  9. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, who is also a lawyer, has described the continued detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe as a “facade” intended to divert public attention from the ongoing cocaine scandal. …

    Salomey Baffoe detention is a facade to divert attention from cocaine scandal – Weija-Gbawe MP

  10. Joy Online

    … The western corridor around Weija-Gbawe runs 10 to 15 percent, and pre-emergence areas like Tema Community 25 and Prampram 5 to 10 percent. …

    Ghana Property Prices in 2026: What the data really says about where the market is heading

  11. Joy Online

    … Read Also: Deputy Minority Leader claims she rejected GH¢70k gift allegedly linked to vetting of Ayariga, Zanetor and SC judges ‘She had not received any money’ The Weija-Gbawe MP further insisted that neither he nor Mrs Appiagyei had received money to influence the vetting of mi …

    No truth in GH¢70k ‘gift’ claims involving Appiagyei, the memo is fake – Deputy Minority Whip
  12. July 2026

  13. Joy Online

    … Second Deputy Minority Whip and Weija-Gbawe MP, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, said the Minority wants the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General to appear before Parliament to explain how the money was accessed and whether due process was followed. …

    Minority questions legality of GH¢350m flood funds, wants Finance and Justice Ministers before Parliament
Tourism & Environment

EPA orders Empire Cement to relocate within 30 days

The News

The Environmental Protection Authority has given Empire Cement Ghana Limited 30 days to submit a plan to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, reaffirming a Closure Notice from September 14 and warning of sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act if operations resume unauthorised. The directive follows years of regulatory concerns over the facility's proximity to residential communities and environmentally sensitive areas, with environmental assessments finding large-scale cement manufacturing unsuitable for the location due to public health concerns, flood risks, and heavy vehicle traffic.

28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. EPA orders Empire Cement to relocate within 30 days

    The Environmental Protection Authority has given Empire Cement Ghana Limited 30 days to submit a plan to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, reaffirming a Closure Notice from September 14 and warning of sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act if operations resume unauthorised. The directive follows years of regulatory concerns over the facility's proximity to residential communities and environmentally sensitive areas, with environmental assessments finding large-scale cement manufacturing unsuitable for the location due to public health concerns, flood risks, and heavy vehicle traffic.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. McCarthy-Mallam road rehabilitation begins after media complaints

    Rehabilitation works have started on the McCarthy-Mallam stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast Highway following weeks of complaints aired on Joy FM's Super Morning Show. Commuters had reported that potholes and damaged sections were causing hours of traffic delays and exhaustion.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Weija-Gbawe MP seeks Metro Mass buses to ease transport costs

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, has appealed to the Transport Minister to provide four to six Metro Mass Transit buses to serve his constituency and reduce commuter fares. He welcomed the contraflow measure on the Kasoa-Accra road but cautioned that road safety must remain a priority.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. Weija-Gbawe MP calls for urgent repairs to deteriorating highway

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe has appealed to the Minister of Roads and Highways to order urgent repairs to the Weija Junction–Mallam Overpass stretch of the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway, citing extensive potholes that have increased travel time from about three minutes to more than two hours and created severe traffic congestion. The MP warned that the road's deteriorating condition impacts thousands of daily commuters and may hinder access to healthcare facilities including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Ahmed Shaib accuses government of intimidating opposition MPs

    NPP MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib has accused the government of using investigations and arrests of opposition MPs to discourage them from speaking openly in Parliament. Shaib claimed that a large number of NPP MPs have been invited by law enforcement agencies since the government came to power, describing it as a pattern spanning nearly 20 months.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. NDC official rejects bail denial diversion claims in Baffoe case

    NDC Deputy Director of Elections Rashid Tanko Computer rejected claims that Salomey Awiti Baffoe's continued detention is a government strategy to divert attention from narcotics trafficking concerns, insisting the case must follow due process and the law must work.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Weija-Gbawe MP calls Baffoe detention "facade" amid cocaine scandal

    The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has described the continued detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe as a "facade" intended to divert public attention from the ongoing cocaine scandal. The High Court denied her bail application after the prosecution argued she was needed for cyber-related investigations, but Mr Shaib questioned the decision given she faces a misdemeanor charge and has three young children.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ghana property market rising modestly and unevenly in 2026

    Ghana's property market is rising, but at a modest and uneven pace, against a macro backdrop that turned more cautious in mid-2026. Growth is driven by recovery in the first half of the year, with construction cost inflation falling to 3.9 percent year-on-year in January 2026 and lending rates dropping to 16.3 percent by April 2026.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Deputy Minority Whip denies GH¢70k gift claims involving Appiagyei

    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 →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Minority demands probe into GH¢350m flood relief fund disbursement

    The Minority in Parliament is questioning the legality of a GH¢350 million allocation for flood relief and post-flood mitigation, calling for the Finance and Justice Ministers to appear before Parliament to explain the source and process used to release the funds.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Weija Children's Hospital awaits contractor handover before opening

    Ghana's Health Minister says the 120-bed Weija Children's Specialist Hospital is ready to open once the contractor completes outstanding works and hands over the facility; the World Bank-funded project has faced procurement challenges and delays in medical equipment installation.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

  1. Over 10,000 structures occupy statutory buffer zones of watercourses

    A GARID programme survey across 16 assemblies found more than 10,000 structures built within the 25-metre statutory buffer zones of major watercourses, with officials identifying encroachment on these zones as a key driver of flooding that has affected seven regions. The Corridor Stream, monitored over two decades, narrowed from 261 metres wide in 2002 to 10.6 metres by 2026, illustrating the scale of wetland and drainage encroachment.

    3 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Heavy rainfall kills 12, displaces 38,000 in Accra

    A downpour on June 29, 2026 left 12 people dead, affected 38,802 individuals, and displaced 7,761 households across 18 metropolitan assemblies in Accra, according to the Interior Minister. The rainfall measured 169 millimetres, the fourth highest daily rainfall recorded since 1995.

    1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Floods affect 25 communities across 18 assemblies, displace thousands

    Monday's torrential rains severely affected 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, leaving thousands displaced and causing deaths and missing persons. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told Parliament that damage included widespread displacement, property destruction, and livelihood disruption across several urban areas.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Weija-Gbawe eye surgery programme completes second cohort

    A second group of beneficiaries has completed corrective eye surgery under a Weija-Gbawe initiative spearheaded by MP Jerry Ahmed Shiab, delivered through collaboration between the Columbia Union Conference (USA), Ghana Adventist Health Services, and SDA Valley View Hospital specialists. The programme targets residents with preventable visual impairment who face financial barriers to treatment.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. MPs call for comprehensive flood-resilient planning framework

    Members of Parliament have called for a comprehensive flood-resilient national planning framework to tackle Ghana's recurring floods, urging strict enforcement of urban planning laws, demolition of structures on waterways, restoration of wetlands and mangroves, and adoption of rainwater harvesting interventions. Several MPs emphasised the need to move beyond emergency response toward preventive measures, including proper drainage systems and improved waste disposal practices.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Greater Accra Region boosts flood, security measures for Homowo

    The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures ahead of the rainy season peak and Homowo Festival, identifying multiple flood-prone areas and directing MMDCEs to intensify sanitation and drainage clearance activities.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 29 May

  1. Weija Dam spillage floods Tetegu after four years of community dredging

    Residents in Weija-Gbawe say community-led dredging efforts kept the area flood-free for four years until the Weija Dam's spill gates opened after water levels exceeded the maximum operating threshold, submerging homes and displacing hundreds. Local leaders accuse authorities of neglecting maintenance concerns, and residents are now relying on canoes for transport and emergency community support.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Weija-Gbawe residents blame authorities for flood warning failure

    Residents of flood-hit communities in Weija-Gbawe say the Ghana Water Company failed to notify them before opening the dam, despite assembly members alerting officials about rising water levels days earlier. Local leaders say an established emergency communication system was not activated, and residents were assured spillage would be managed carefully only for the dam to be opened in the afternoon.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Health Ministry cites procurement issues, payment disputes for hospital delay

    The Ministry of Health attributed the prolonged closure of the Weija Children's Hospital to procurement irregularities, funding disputes, and unresolved contractual issues, despite the World Bank–funded facility being physically completed. Residents of Weija-Gbawe protested on May 5, demanding the hospital's immediate opening to address paediatric healthcare gaps.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Completed Weija children's hospital remains unopened despite full equipping

    The 120-bed Weija-Gbawe Children's Specialist Hospital, completed in November 2024 and fully equipped, remains uncommissioned and unused, with some rooms running air conditioners since 2025 to preserve equipment. Once operational, the World Bank-funded facility is expected to serve as a major referral centre for paediatric care across the municipality and surrounding areas.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Weija-Gbawe MP calls for opening of completed children's hospital

    The MP for Weija-Gbawe has urged President Mahama and the Health Minister to open a completed 120-bed specialist children's hospital in the constituency, saying the facility is fully equipped and ready for use but remains closed, denying residents access to critical healthcare services.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Weija-Gbawe MP demands operationalization of completed children's hospital

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, is calling on the government to urgently open a completed children's specialist hospital in his constituency, citing unexplained delays despite multiple engagements with the Minister of Health. He warns that the delays are worsening healthcare challenges for residents, particularly women and children.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Weija-Gbawe MP frustrated by delayed children's hospital opening

    Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, expressed frustration over the continued failure to commission a completed Children's Specialist Hospital in his constituency, despite multiple meetings with the Health Minister that have yielded no tangible progress or clear timeline.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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