The Member of Parliament for the Lambussie Constituency, Prof. Titus K. Beyuo, has outlined key legislative achievements and constituency interventions undertaken during the Second Session of Parliament in 2026.
Speaking to James Baba Anabiga on the State of Lambussie Constituency programme, which was aired live on Lambussie FM, Prof. Beyuo said Parliament considered 16 Bills during the session and successfully passed eight of them.
Among the major pieces of legislation passed, according to him, was the Community Service Bill, which seeks to replace certain custodial sentences with community service as a means of reforming offenders and providing an alternative deterrent to imprisonment.
He also mentioned the National Defence University of Ghana Bill, Tribunals Bill, Customs Bill, Income Amendment Bill, Value Added Tax Bill and the Exercise Bill of 2026 as some of the other legislation passed by Parliament.
Prof. Beyuo, who serves on the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, said the committee had also worked on several subsidiary legislations aimed at improving governance and public services.
He cited reforms involving the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), particularly measures intended to improve vehicle registration systems. He further noted that Parliament had also provided the legal framework for the commercial use of motorcycles, popularly known as Okada.
The Lambussie MP further disclosed that Parliament was recalled to vet two ministerial nominees and three nominees for appointment to the Supreme Court.
He said the process resulted in the approval of Hon. Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, alongside the three Supreme Court nominees.
MP Raises Concerns Over Road Projects
Turning his attention to development issues in the Lambussie Constituency, Prof. Beyuo said he had raised questions in Parliament concerning the state of roads in the constituency.
He specifically mentioned the road linking Bruto to Lambussie town, as well as the Lambussie town–Billow–Bangu road, which he said remained among the road projects requiring attention.
According to him, the Lambussie District is also benefiting from two major projects under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme.
The first is the Lawra–Karni–Ullo–Han road, while the second covers the Hamile–Fielmuo–Gwollu–Tumu corridor.
Prof. Beyuo, however, expressed concern about the performance of some contractors working on the projects, following monitoring undertaken by the Upper West Parliamentary Caucus.
He said some contractors were not performing satisfactorily and indicated that the caucus was taking steps to engage the Minister for Roads and Highways to address the challenges.
“Some of the contractors on these roads are not doing well and we are taking steps to meet the Minister for Roads and Highways to resolve the issue to ensure that these roads are completed for the good people of Lambussie,” he said.
The MP added that he had personally followed up with contractors working on other road projects within the Lambussie District and had made calls for them to return to site and resume construction.
‘Disagreements Are Part of Parliamentary Procedures’
Commenting on disagreements, arguments and walkouts witnessed in Parliament, Prof. Beyuo described such incidents as part of parliamentary procedures.
He acknowledged the differences between the Majority and Minority sides, stressing that both sides have the opportunity to express their positions during parliamentary proceedings.
He summed up the situation by saying that while the Minority would always have its say, the Majority would ultimately have its way when it has the numbers required to carry a decision.
Prof. Beyuo’s comments come as he continues to account to constituents on legislative activities in Parliament and efforts being made to address development challenges, particularly road infrastructure, within the Lambussie Constituency.
