By Amoako Kwame
The Minority Caucus in Parliament is seeking the immediate appearance of three Ministers to account for developments it says have become matters of national concern, notably the recent flooding in Accra, the return of Ghanaians from South Africa, and challenges surrounding visa acquisition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The ministers the Minority wants summoned are Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, and Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams.
The demand was made on June 9, 2026, during deliberations on the Business Statement for the upcoming week, with Minority members expressing concern that the Ministers had not been scheduled to appear before Parliament to address issues they consider to be of significant national importance.
Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, raised concerns over the absence of the Foreign Affairs and Sports Ministers from the parliamentary schedule, despite increasing public scrutiny surrounding the repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa and reports of visa denials affecting some individuals intending to travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He maintained that Parliament has a constitutional duty to hold the Executive accountable, especially on issues that have generated widespread public interest and prompted questions about government actions and policy implementation.
According to him, with the World Cup approaching, it is imperative for Parliament to receive a detailed briefing on the visa challenges and the measures being taken by the government to address the concerns of affected citizens.
Mr Iddrisu further argued that Parliament should be updated on the circumstances surrounding the recent return of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa amid reports of xenophobic attacks and growing security concerns affecting some foreign communities in that country.
The Minority also raised concerns about the recent flooding that affected several parts of the Greater Accra Region following heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Contributing to the debate, the Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Nyarko Boamah, called for the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources to appear before the House to outline measures being implemented to address the country’s persistent flooding challenges.
According to him, the recurring floods continue to expose deficiencies in Ghana’s drainage infrastructure and urban planning systems, often resulting in property damage, the displacement of residents, and disruptions to economic activities.
Mr Boamah maintained that Parliament must be provided with a comprehensive briefing on ongoing interventions aimed at reducing the impact of flooding, particularly as the country enters the peak of the rainy season.
The recent rains submerged several roads, caused severe traffic congestion across parts of Accra, and renewed public calls for sustainable, long-term solutions to the capital’s chronic flooding problem.
