3 d. ago Abolishing OSP won’t shield former officials from prosecution – Majority Leader warns

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned that dissolving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will not prevent the prosecution of former government officials implicated in corruption or financial misconduct.

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3 d. ago Abolishing OSP won’t prevent former officials from prosecution – Majority Leader warns

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has cautioned that dissolving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will not prevent the prosecution of implicated former government officials.

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3 d. ago Resource AG office to fight corruption, abolish OSP – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the institution has failed to deliver on its core mandate eight years after its establishment.

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4 d. ago Consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies – ICEG criticises latest PURC tariff order

Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG)has warned that the recent tariff hikes approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will unfairly burden ordinary Ghanaians, "leaving consumers in the dark" instead of easing their plight.

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5 d. ago Majority leader calls for CHRAJ probe into institutions ranking highest on corruption index

The Majority Leader and Chairman of the Independent Constitutional Bodies of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called on the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to launch full-scale investigations into institutions that top the annual corruption index..

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6 d. ago Zipline Contract Faces Cancellation Despite Study Showing Health Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zipline-contract-faces-cancellation-despite-study-showing-health-gains/Ghana’s medical drone delivery service faces potential termination despite a peer reviewed study showing substantial health improvements, as Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga renews calls for contract cancellation over financial sustainability concerns. A study published in BMC (BioMed Central) Health Services Research reports significant health gains among Zipline supported facilities, including a 20 percent increase in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zipline-contract-faces-cancellation-despite-study-showing-health-gains/

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8 d. ago Minority Demands Apology Over Afenyo Markin Contempt Referral Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-demands-apology-over-afenyo-markin-contempt-referral-row/Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) are demanding that Speaker Alban Bagbin and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga issue an unqualified apology over what they describe as a politically motivated attempt to undermine Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin through contempt proceedings related to his role in Ghana’s Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament delegation. Deputy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-demands-apology-over-afenyo-markin-contempt-referral-row/

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9 d. ago Majority Leader calls for cancellation of Zipline’s contract with Ghana Health Service

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called for the cancellation of the contract between the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Zipline Ghana for the delivery of essential healthcare products in remote health facilities. 

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9 d. ago Like Jesus Told Zacchaeus Come Down Ayariga Tells Ofori Atta

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/like-jesus-told-zacchaeus-come-down-ayariga-tells-ofori-atta/Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has issued a strong challenge to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, urging him to return to Ghana and account for what he described as years of financial mismanagement. Speaking during the conclusion of the debate on the 2026 Budget in Parliament on Thursday, November 27, 2025, Ayariga accused the former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/like-jesus-told-zacchaeus-come-down-ayariga-tells-ofori-atta/

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1 week ago Stop running away; come and face your actions – Mahama Ayariga tells Ofori

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has issued a strong challenge to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, urging him to appear before Parliament and account for what he described as years of financial mismanagement.

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1 week ago Mahama Ayariga highlights major gains in mining and health sectors in 2026 budget

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the government’s record in the mining and health sectors, insisting that the 2026 Budget demonstrates unprecedented progress.

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1 week ago Majority Leader defends use of Heritage Fund for power sector investment

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the government’s decision to apply portions of the Heritage Fund to power sector investments, describing the move as “innovative common sense.”

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1 week ago Mahama Ayariga hails tax reforms in 2026 budget as relief for ordinary Ghanaians

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has emphasised that the 2026 Budget brings long-awaited tax relief to Ghanaians, arguing that the removal of burdensome levies marks a major policy shift from the previous administration.

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1 week ago Majority Leader defends energy sector achievements in 2026 budget debate

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has mounted a spirited defence of the government’s performance in the energy sector, insisting that the 2026 Budget provides clear evidence of strong leadership and improved management.

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2 w. ago Parliamentary Kenkey Debate: Data Shows Most Ghanaians Pay GH₵5

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliamentary-kenkey-debate-data-shows-most-ghanaians-pay-gh%e2%82%b55/Ghana’s beloved staple food kenkey sparked fierce debate in parliament last week during deliberations on the 2026 Budget Statement, with lawmakers disagreeing sharply over the actual street price of the fermented corn dish. The dispute has spilled beyond the parliamentary chamber into public discourse, revealing deep divisions about economic realities facing ordinary Ghanaians. Kwabena Okyere […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliamentary-kenkey-debate-data-shows-most-ghanaians-pay-gh%e2%82%b55/

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2 w. ago Mahma Ayariga Draws Sharp Contrast With Past Administration as Government Hardens Stance on Galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/The debate over illegal mining resurfaced in Parliament after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga declared that the government will not spare any official found complicit in galamsey operations. His comments signal a tougher posture by the Mahama-led administration amid nationwide concerns about environmental degradation. The statement was triggered by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh’s call for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/

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2 w. ago Mahama Ayariga Draws Sharp Contrast With Past Administration as Government Hardens Stance on Galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/The debate over illegal mining resurfaced in Parliament after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga declared that the government will not spare any official found complicit in galamsey operations. His comments signal a tougher posture by the Mahama-led administration amid nationwide concerns about environmental degradation. The statement was triggered by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh’s call for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahma-ayariga-draws-sharp-contrast-with-past-administration-as-government-hardens-stance-on-galamsey/

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2 w. ago Mahama will not shield any appointee involved in galamsey — Majority Leader

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has warned that government officials who engage in illegal mining will face arrest, signalling a tougher stance by the Mahama administration against the worsening environmental crisis.

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2 w. ago Achieving 2026 projected revenue partly depends on rigorous tax reforms, macroeconomic stability – Deloitte to government  

“The government’s reported revenue underperformance for 2025 in PAYE, corporate income tax, VAT, excise duties, growth and sustainability levy, and import duties requires further diagnosis to understand root causes and to recommend measures to reverse this trend. In the meantime, we recommend that the government strengthen audit and enforcement mechanisms to seal any loopholes that are being exploited”, it disclosed in its analysis of the 2026 National Budget.

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2 w. ago GRA eyes January 1, 2026, rollout for VAT reforms as Parliament races to approve bill before Christmas

He added that the GRA has been engaging the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to ensure that the full set of reforms, ranging from adjustments to the VAT structure to enhanced digital invoicing systems, can be implemented without delays.

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