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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3 d. ago Stakeholders push for expanded disinfection services at Ghana’s ports and entry points

Stakeholders in Ghana’s shipping, trade, and logistics sectors have unanimously called for the expansion of the disinfection health service operated by the Ghana Health Service through its crisis management partner, LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited. This call was made during a stakeholder meeting on the Ghana Health Service’s Disinfection Health Service held in Accra on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

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3 d. ago Stakeholders call for expansion of disinfection health services at ports and points of entry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stakeholders-call-for-expansion-of-disinfection-health-services-at-ports-and-points-of-entry/Stakeholders in Ghana’s Shipping, Trade, and Logistics sectors have unanimously called for the expansion of the Disinfection Health Service operated by the Ghana Health Service through its Crisis Management partner, LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited. This call was made during a stakeholder meeting on the Ghana Health Service’s Disinfection Health Service held in Accra on Wednesday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stakeholders-call-for-expansion-of-disinfection-health-services-at-ports-and-points-of-entry/

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5 d. ago Government prioritises healthcare in 2026 budget – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the 2026 budget as “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years, highlighting a strong commitment to healthcare investment. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Akandoh announced a GH¢34 billion allocation to the health sector, including GH¢11 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme […]

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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 Industries Demand Stronger Import Controls to Support 24 Hour Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industries-demand-stronger-import-controls-to-support-24-hour-economy/The Association of Ghana Industries has renewed calls for bold reforms to strengthen industrial competitiveness, urging government to enforce stricter import regulations and accelerate policy measures outlined in the 2026 National Budget to support the proposed 24 hour economy. Speaking at the AGI (Association of Ghana Industries) Industry and Quality Awards on Saturday, Dr Humphrey […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industries-demand-stronger-import-controls-to-support-24-hour-economy/

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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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6 d. ago Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Dismiss Afenyo Markins’ Claim of Disappointment in President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abossey-okai-spare-parts-dealers-dismiss-afenyo-markins-claim-of-disappointment-in-president-mahama/The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has rejected claims made in Parliament alleging that its members are disappointed in President John Dramani Mahama for not abolishing import duties on spare parts in the 2026 Budget. The remarks were made by the Minority Leader, Hon. Afenyo Markins, during parliamentary deliberations on November 25, 2025, where […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abossey-okai-spare-parts-dealers-dismiss-afenyo-markins-claim-of-disappointment-in-president-mahama/

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7 d. ago Agenda 111 Completion May Take 193 Years at Current Funding Levels

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agenda-111-completion-may-take-193-years-at-current-funding-levels/The Member of Parliament (MP) for Atwima Nwabiagya North has warned that Ghana’s Agenda 111 hospital project faces a dramatic timeline extension under the 2026 budget allocation proposed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Frank Yeboah raised concerns that current funding levels could stretch the project’s completion to the year 2219. Speaking during parliamentary […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agenda-111-completion-may-take-193-years-at-current-funding-levels/

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8 d. ago Zimbabwe Implements New Gold Royalty Structure Targeting High Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-implements-new-gold-royalty-structure-targeting-high-prices/Zimbabwe has introduced a tiered gold royalty system that will charge producers 10 percent when bullion prices exceed 2,501 dollars per ounce, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced during the 2026 national budget presentation on Thursday. The new structure takes effect on 1 January 2026 and forms part of broader revenue measures aimed at boosting state […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-implements-new-gold-royalty-structure-targeting-high-prices/

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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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9 d. ago Finance Minister Challenges Industrial Sector Decline Narrative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-challenges-industrial-sector-decline-narrative/Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has strongly disputed claims that adjustments to the One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative contributed to industrial sector slowdowns during 2025, asserting that official statistics paint an entirely different picture. Speaking during the closing debate on the 2026 Budget, Dr. Forson responded to criticism from Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, characterizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-challenges-industrial-sector-decline-narrative/

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9 d. ago Finance Minister Highlights Budget Focus on People and Prosperity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized that the 2026 budget prioritizes social protection and prosperity for Ghanaians, outlining major allocations for vulnerable households and women’s economic empowerment. Presenting the final wrap up during the budget approval debate, the Finance Minister highlighted key allocations designed to support households, stimulate local economies, and strengthen national […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-highlights-budget-focus-on-people-and-prosperity/

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9 d. ago Afenyo Markin Demands Finance Minister Withdraw Defective Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-demands-finance-minister-withdraw-defective-budget/Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin has called on Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to withdraw the 2026 budget statement, citing multiple errors in the document including references to ministries that have been scrapped or renamed by the current government. The Effutu Member of Parliament made the demand during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, November 28, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afenyo-markin-demands-finance-minister-withdraw-defective-budget/

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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 Agricultural Leader Says Improved Rural Roads Key to Lowering Food Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-leader-says-improved-rural-roads-key-to-lowering-food-prices/Ghana’s persistently high food prices could ease if the government delivers on its plan to upgrade rural farm roads, according to Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, President of the Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VePEAG). Dr. Kamassah described the 2026 Budget’s focus on feeder roads in food producing communities as a major policy shift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-leader-says-improved-rural-roads-key-to-lowering-food-prices/

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