The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, briefed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Assurance Committee on key transport sector commitments.
Key among her briefings was a plan to install solar-powered systems in public buildings to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Madam Affo-Toffey, who is also the Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, responded to questions on assurances previously made to the House and addressed emerging concerns within the transport sector.
She also informed the Committee about ongoing discussions within the Ministry to integrate renewable energy solutions into transport infrastructure, aimed at supporting the adoption of electric vehicles in Ghana.
Additionally, she provided an update on the expected arrival of 100 buses by April, a move intended to ease transport challenges and improve public mobility.
The Committee also engaged the Ministry on issues arising from recent protests by railway workers. The Deputy Minister outlined steps being taken to address their concerns and stabilize operations within the rail sector.
Madam Affo-Toffey emphasized that the Ministry remains committed to accountability and transparency, noting that engagements with Parliament are crucial to ensuring responsive governance and tracking progress on national transport initiatives.
She added that such engagements reflect the Ministry’s collective commitment to accountability, transparency and effective service delivery.
