
Parliament Urged to Scrutinise Ghana’s BRICS Bid, Says APC Leader
All People’s Congress founder Hassan Ayariga called on MPs to demand a full briefing from the Foreign Affairs Ministry before Ghana joins the BRICS bloc.
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All People’s Congress founder Hassan Ayariga called on MPs to demand a full briefing from the Foreign Affairs Ministry before Ghana joins the BRICS bloc.

President John Mahama has outlined a strategy to position Ghana within the emerging BRICS bloc, citing economic benefits and a changing geopolitical landscape.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the Minority in Parliament is overlooking the fact that the former Akufo‑Addo administration had already examined Ghana’s BRICS membership and reached a similar conclusion.

Legal analyst Martin Kpebu urges Ghana to join the BRICS bloc, arguing that national interest should guide foreign policy and that the move could diversify economic ties without jeopardising US relations.

Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin urges the government to plan carefully as it formally applies to join the emerging‑economies bloc.

Cabinet approval on October 6, 2026 opens doors for Ghana to engage with BRICS economies while keeping existing IMF and World Bank ties.

Members of Parliament urge a swift session to examine economic, diplomatic and national‑interest implications before Ghana proceeds with its BRICS application.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the government’s decision to formally apply for Ghana’s entry into BRICS, aiming to diversify international partnerships and boost economic opportunities.

India hosted a rare gathering of Brics heads, pushing for strategic autonomy while keeping the group from becoming an anti‑Western bloc.

The country’s first national festival celebrating storytelling, crafts and performance will draw over 3,000 visitors, including 1,000 from abroad, from 11‑13 December.

Construction on Ghana’s key transport corridor has reached just over half its planned work, with the contractor asked to speed up to meet the final deadline amid growing traffic demands.

The Embassy’s Direction de la Coopération Internationale de Sécurité supplied the commission with urine test kits and accessories, while a training session for airport officers is being organised.

ATEL CEO Louis Harrison unveiled the 30‑year concession plan that will finance, rebuild and operate the motorway without over‑burdening the state.

GBC has signed a loan and revolving credit facility with Ecobank Ghana to boost the Awaso mine’s output, paving the way for a planned alumina refinery that could create hundreds of jobs.

The media personality called for accurate data at Accra's Climate x Culture Summit to aid climate policy and waste management.
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