The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, briefed the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances on Thursday, March 19, 2026, regarding key transport sector commitments.
A primary highlight of her briefing included plans to install solar-powered systems in public buildings to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Madam Affo-Toffey, who serves as the Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency, also responded to questions regarding previous assurances made to the House and addressed emerging concerns within the sector.
Furthermore, the Deputy Minister informed the House of the Ministry’s push to integrate renewable energy solutions into transport infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in Ghana. She provided a progress update on the expected arrival of 100 buses by April—a move intended to ease ongoing transport challenges and improve public mobility.
The Committee also engaged the Ministry on the recent protests by railway workers. The Deputy Minister outlined the specific steps being taken to address worker concerns and stabilize operations within the rail sector.
Ms. Affo-Toffey emphasized that the Ministry remains committed to accountability and transparency, noting that regular engagements with Parliament are critical to ensuring responsive governance and tracking progress on national transport initiatives.
”The engagement reflects our collective commitment as a Ministry to accountability, transparency, and responsive governance,” she stated.
By 1960news.com
