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Ghana expresses concern over Tanzania post election violence
Ghana is raising strong concern about the political tension and human rights situation in Tanzania after the country’s general elections on 29 October.
In a press statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the post election period has seen violent clashes, loss of lives and confrontations between security forces and protesters.
The ministry regretted the civilian deaths and extended condolences to affected families while wishing the injured a quick recovery.
Ghana acknowledged the assurances given by the Tanzanian authorities to uphold justice and accountability.
The statement urged the government and security forces in Tanzania to respect constitutional order and protect the rights of all citizens, especially protesters.
The ministry stressed the need for all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society groups and security agencies, to respect the rule of law and safeguard the civic space in order to prevent further abuses.
As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Ghana joined calls by the African Union, the Commonwealth and the United Nations for maximum restraint and transparent investigations into the violence.
It noted that an impartial process based on the rule of law will ensure justice for victims and fair treatment for all involved.
Ghana urged the international community to support Tanzania during this period.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-General’s report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committee’s public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
Some of the affected schools include Adanwomoase Senior High School (Boys and Girls dormitory abandoned for 12 years), Atoa Senior High School (Home Economics Block abandoned for 27 years), Beposo Senior High School (Dinning Hall and Kitchen Complex abandoned for 10 years and lastly KNUST Senior High School (Three storey classroom block abandoned for 20 years).
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPA’s work is focused on regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghana’s energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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