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Mahama Ayariga outlines major interventions by Government since January
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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has outlined key interventions introduced by the government since January to improve the economy, create jobs, and strengthen essential public services.
Speaking during the opening of the third meeting of the first session of the ninth Parliament, Mr. Ayariga explained that the government’s policies were beginning to yield results across various sectors, particularly in energy, education, health, and local development.
He noted that the economy was rebounding, inflation had dropped to single digits, and the cedi was showing stability.
According to him, these improvements were the result of prudent spending and better debt management, which had restored confidence in the financial system.
The Majority Leader mentioned that the government had paid over 2.8 billion cedis in National Health Insurance claims, clearing arrears that had long affected healthcare providers.
He added that an additional 3.4 billion cedis had been released to the National Health Insurance Authority after the decoupling of the National Health Reserve Levy, ensuring reliable funding for new initiatives such as Free Primary Health Care and Mahama Cares.
He indicated that the government expected active membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme to reach 20 million by the end of the year.
On education, Mr. Ayariga explained that schools were running smoothly under the Free Senior High School policy and that the academic calendar had not been disrupted.
He assured that the government would continue to invest in education and skills development to support the youth.
He also pointed to progress in local governance, noting that district assemblies had received timely Common Fund allocations, which were boosting local economies and creating jobs.
The Majority leader highlighted ongoing road construction and other infrastructure projects as part of the government’s broader plan to improve living conditions and drive growth.
He commended the Speaker and staff of Parliament for maintaining professionalism and openness, adding that Ghana’s Parliament had once again been ranked the most open on the continent by the Africa Open Parliament Index.
Mr. Ayariga reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accountability and inclusive growth, stressing that the administration of President John Dramani Mahama would continue to focus on policies that make life better for ordinary Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
