Minority Blocks ‘Mahama Cares’ Report Over Lack of Quorum
Parliament delays action on ‘Mahama Cares’ health bill as Minority questions quorum; Majority agrees to postpone vote.
- Minority blocks vote on Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill over lack of quorum
- Bill aims to fund treatment for chronic conditions like cancer and kidney failure
- Majority agrees to delay vote to maintain parliamentary consensus
The Minority in Parliament has successfully halted the adoption of the Health Committee’s report on the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill, 2025—popularly referred to as the Mahama Cares programme—due to concerns over the absence of a decision-making quorum.
The bill, being processed under a certificate of urgency, aims to establish a trust fund to finance critical care for chronic illnesses such as cancer, stroke, kidney disease, and diabetes.
During parliamentary discussions, after the debate on the committee’s report, First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, raised a procedural objection and urged the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, to delay any voting until quorum could be verified.
The Second Deputy Speaker agreed and postponed the vote to Tuesday, pending consultations and confirmation of quorum.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga later stated that despite holding a numerical advantage, the Majority side chose to respect the Minority’s concerns and support a compromise rather than force a vote.
