James Agalga
James Agalga is a Ghanaian politician and the Member of Parliament for Builsa North, currently serving as the Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee. He has been vocal about the ongoing Bawku conflict, describing it as a national crisis that affects not only the Upper East Region but also neighboring areas. Agalga has emphasized the need for mediation efforts led by traditional leaders, particularly the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and has called for patience and dialogue among the conflicting parties to restore peace.
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James Agalga, the Chairperson of the Defence and Interior Committee, briefed the media on the security issues following the Ablekuma North election.
Police reviewing viral videos to identify culprits
Ghana· 2025-07-22
Mr James Agalga is the Chairperson of the Defence Committee who addressed significant security concerns.
Joint Committees of Parliament meet Defence, Interior Ministers and IGPGhana· 2025-07-19
Hon. James Agalga expressed appreciation for the warm reception and praised the staff for their resilience.
LIST: See the Members of the James Agalga-led Ghana Airports Company Limited BoardGhana· 2025-07-15
James Agalga is the MP for Builsa North and a member of the committee visiting the prison.
Ghana Card blocks prison graduates from National Service - Inmates appeal to Parliament to interveneGhana· 2025-05-21
Mr James Agalga, the Ranking Member of the Committee, reiterated the need for Parliament to pay closer attention to prison conditions.
Daily food allowance of GH¢1.80 for Nsawam inmates woefully inadequate — Deputy Director of Prisons tells MPsGhana· 2025-05-20
Mr. James Agalga says Members of Parliament who make unproven allegations involving serious crimes cannot shield themselves from scrutiny by invoking parliamentary immunity.
MPs can’t hide behind Parliamentary immunity after making false claims—Agalga on attempted arrest of Ntim FordjourGhana· 2025-04-13
James Agalga has described the protracted Bawku conflict as a national crisis and urged support for mediation efforts.
Bawku conflict now a national crisis, but Otumfuo’s talks with factions offer hope — AgalgaGhana· 2025-04-13
