Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Sam Nartey George called on African countries at the ATU Conference to prioritise meaningful connectivity—regular access on capable devices at sufficient speed with adequate data and skills—over simply expanding network coverage. He highlighted Ghana's digital transformation efforts including rural telephony expansion, the ECOWAS Free Roaming Initiative, 5G rollout, and digital skills programmes as key drivers of digital inclusion.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the government's economic management and the Finance Minister's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, questioning spending priorities and the lack of meaningful relief for citizens. He raised concerns about inconsistencies in fund releases and alleged neglect of the cocoa sector.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson attributed his cautious government spending approach to the previous administration's $3 billion IMF bailout agreement, which obligated Ghana to maintain a 1.5% of GDP primary surplus. He reported that the government had achieved a 0.9% primary surplus by mid-year, positioning it to meet the IMF target by year-end.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Ranking Member Tweneboah Kodua Fokuo has challenged the government's celebration of a primary fiscal surplus of about 1.4% of GDP, arguing that the achievement reflects spending significantly below what was approved in the 2026 Budget. He called for greater transparency on how actual spending compares with approved budget allocations.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana's economic recovery has been driven by deliberate reforms implemented since January 2025, including fiscal correction, tax modernisation, and complementary fiscal policies. The reforms have yielded a 5.5% reduction in primary expenditure, a 2.5% primary balance surplus, a debt-to-GDP ratio of 4.45%, inflation stabilized at 5.4%, and GDP growth of 6.0% in 2025.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has defended the government's restrained spending approach, warning that abandoning fiscal discipline would plunge Ghana back into economic turmoil. He stressed that Ghana remains bound by IMF programme commitments made by the previous administration, including a 1.5% of GDP fiscal target.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Ato Forson says Ghana is firmly on course to exit the IMF programme after outperforming key fiscal targets agreed under the country's $3 billion bailout. He stressed that the fiscal commitments were binding obligations made by the previous government, which the current administration must honour.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders are discussing Ghana's preparedness to address security threats from instability in the central Sahel, ahead of a national forum in Accra. The engagement supports the Bamako Declaration, adopted in Mali in March, which calls for coordinated action to promote peace and security across the Sahel and West Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, assessing fiscal performance in the first half of the year. Key economic indicators showed stronger-than-expected performance with inflation declining to 5.3 per cent and improvements in fiscal consolidation, the external sector and debt sustainability since the budget was presented in November 2025.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, called on Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to account for a $1.2 billion decline in Ghana's international reserves during the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presentation on July 23. Oppong Nkrumah questioned the reduction despite government claims of no foreign exchange market interventions.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has dismissed as false social media claims that its Deputy Commissioner Mercy Larbi presided over the High Court proceedings that sentenced NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako to 20 years' imprisonment, stating she neither presided over the case nor played any role in the proceedings.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court scheduled July 23, 2026, to deliver its ruling on Hanan Abdul-Wahab's application to strike out charges against him on grounds that the charge sheet is fatally defective and violates his constitutional right to a fair trial. Abdul-Wahab faces charges including defrauding by false pretences, wilfully causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, using public office for profit, intentional dissipation of public funds, and money laundering.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin told a book launch in Accra that sound governance, rather than money injections alone, drives the revival of state institutions like the National Investment Bank, citing the NIB Managing Director's track record across multiple agencies.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has signed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill into law, repealing the former Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act. The legislation aims to streamline investment processes, strengthen investor protection, and position Ghana as a top investment destination in Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra, President Mahama urged African leaders and global health executives to secure the continent's health sovereignty through investment in health infrastructure, pharmaceutical and vaccine production. The two-day summit aims to galvanize political commitment to end AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, reduce preventable maternal and child deaths, and strengthen resilient health systems across Africa.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As the government prepares the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, economists and business leaders have urged it to maintain fiscal discipline, safeguard macroeconomic stability, and avoid new taxes while investing in productive sectors and structural economic transformation to build resilience against external shocks.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP Minority in Parliament argues that Ghana's reported economic gains ahead of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review are largely due to reduced government spending rather than genuine improvement, noting that revenue fell short of revised targets by about 4.7 per cent while capital expenditure was about 41 per cent below target in the first quarter of 2026.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ogun State PDP chairman has urged residents to reject what he calls imposition of governorship candidates from outside the state, arguing that leaders with deep roots in Ogun State understand its people, culture and developmental needs better than imported candidates.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government has given banks, telecommunications companies, hospitals, schools, insurance firms and other institutions until November 2, 2026, to stop requesting photocopies of Ghana Cards and adopt biometric authentication through the National Identification Authority's Identity Verification System. The new regulations are intended to reduce identity theft and protect personal data by making biometric verification the standard method for identity confirmation.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court dismissed an application by the defence counsel to strike out the entire charge sheet against ex-National Buffer Stock CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, but directed the prosecution to amend Counts 9 and 14 relating to defrauding by false pretences, finding the defects non-fatal and the charges to proceed.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the former CEO of the National Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, to strike out his entire charge sheet; the court ordered the prosecution to amend only Counts 9 and 14, allowing the case involving 20 counts of alleged financial loss to the state to proceed.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former ISSER director Professor Peter Quartey has urged the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and accelerate investment in infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing to create jobs, arguing that the next phase of economic management should focus on expanding productive sectors capable of generating employment and sustaining growth.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Chief Executive has denied that President Mahama pledged to complete Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2026, saying he was present during the President's inspection and "nothing like that came out of his mouth." The Mayor attributed project delays to funding challenges, stating the previous administration secured £280 million but failed to honor contractor payments.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance says the 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates on major infrastructure projects and outline measures to improve value for money in public spending, while also focusing on reforms to strengthen monitoring and accountability in public funds.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Finance technical advisor Dr Theophilius Acheampong says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will assess government fiscal performance, expenditure, borrowing and policy initiatives without introducing new taxes, as the government believes Ghana's fiscal challenge is primarily an expenditure management issue rather than a revenue problem.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
James Agbey, an NDC member, has accused some government appointees of undermining President John Mahama's administration and warned the party will not allow "internal saboteurs" to derail the President's agenda. He said while Mahama enjoys strong public support, the conduct of some ministers and heads of state institutions is generating growing frustration.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called on the government to significantly increase investment in critical infrastructure and emphasize maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. The appeal follows the Ghana Infrastructure Scorecard, which awarded Ghana an overall score of 2.8 out of 5 (D3 rating), revealing persistent inadequacy of funding for infrastructure development.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 flagbearer, called on party members to remain disciplined and focused on holding the Mahama administration accountable, while cautioning against reactions that could distract from issues affecting Ghanaians. He alleged that arrests of opposition members are becoming frequent and appear part of a broader effort to harass and weaken the opposition.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Precious Akos Agrobesa, a University of Media, Arts and Communication student, has been selected to represent Ghana at the 13th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney, Australia, from July 26 to 30, 2026, after winning the 2026 Commonwealth Parliamentary Debate Competition alongside fellow UniMAC student Titus Owusu Darko.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to fighting crime and improving security. He observed that the team's intelligence-led operations have contributed to reduced incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities in the Ashanti Region.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former ISSER director Professor Peter Quartey has called on the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to outline measures for improving domestic revenue mobilisation after weaker-than-expected tax collections in the first quarter. While acknowledging Ghana's recent macroeconomic stability in inflation, exchange rates and fiscal performance, Quartey cautioned that stabilisation alone is insufficient and the economy must move toward stronger revenue generation and addressing unemployment.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has urged organisations to view cybersecurity as a continuous process rather than one-time investment, stating that Ghana's strategy is built on collaboration among regulators and industry players. The banking and finance sector is one of Ghana's 13 critical national infrastructure sectors, with the Bank of Ghana coordinating cybersecurity within the financial sector alongside the CSA.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A former Upper West Regional Minister cautions the NPP that if party positions continue to go to the highest bidder, the party will lose loyalty, not cash. Dr Hafiz Bin Salih says wealth-based selection of executives threatens the party's survival and alienates long-serving organisers while failing to build genuine connections with voters ahead of 2028.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will oppose any additional funding request from Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson when he presents the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament. First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu said the government should use the budget review to account for campaign promises, settle contractor arrears, and outline progress on flagship programmes, with Parliament already having approved substantial financing.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance border security, intelligence gathering, maritime surveillance, counter-terrorism operations and military training. The Chief of the Naval Staff described the support as a significant boost to operational readiness and a reflection of strong defence cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Content creator Kojo Junior has publicly criticised Dome-Kwabenya MP Faustina Elikplim Akurugu of the NDC for failing to deliver developmental projects since taking office, calling for road repairs and street lights in the constituency.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Speaker Alban Bagbin has ordered MPs to comply with a government directive requiring written authorization from the Interior Minister before using police escort services or vehicle sirens, warning that violators could face enforcement action by the Ghana Police Service.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined GH¢120,000 for permitting others to mine on his company's concession at Samreboi in the Western Region. During sentencing, two unaffiliated lawyers stepped in to plead for a reduced sentence when the accused's own counsel appeared to struggle in mitigation.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has questioned the sustainability of the government's fiscal performance ahead of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, arguing that the reported improvement in macroeconomic indicators was achieved largely through spending cuts rather than structural economic reforms. The NPP noted that although the government is expected to report a 2025 primary surplus of 2.6 per cent of GDP, government revenue missed its revised target by 4.7 per cent while expenditure was compressed by 13.8 per cent.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Prince Aboagye, a 38-year-old TikToker and NDC Branch Organiser, was arrested on July 19, 2026 after posting an offensive video about former Vice President Bawumia on TikTok. He was charged with offensive conduct and publication of false news, granted bail of GH¢200,000, and remanded into police custody after failing to meet bail conditions.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An Auditor-General Performance Audit Report found that approximately 87 million litres of petrol were distributed without undergoing mandatory petroleum marking, resulting in an estimated GH¢78.6 million loss to the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund and raising concerns about possible tax revenue losses. The report highlights serious weaknesses in Ghana's petroleum quality assurance regime, with implications for consumer safety, revenue mobilisation, and regulatory oversight.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the government will introduce a VAT Reward Scheme to encourage consumers to request valid VAT invoices and strengthen tax compliance. Customers who obtain valid invoices will qualify for periodic rewards, with the initiative aimed at building a culture of voluntary tax participation across Ghana.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana recorded higher tax revenue in 2025 despite abolishing several taxes including the E-Levy, betting tax, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, emissions tax and VAT on motor insurance. He argued that improved policy, stronger compliance and better tax administration, rather than higher tax burdens, increased domestic revenue mobilisation and restored investor confidence.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana can generate more sustainable revenue through better tax policies, stronger compliance, and efficient administration rather than imposing higher taxes. The government has abolished several "nuisance taxes" including the E-Levy, Betting Tax, and COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, and implemented comprehensive VAT reforms to improve efficiency and increase working capital for businesses.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, stating that the government's fiscal and macroeconomic targets set at the beginning of the year were based on realistic assumptions and sound policies, and that the government's first-half performance demonstrates these objectives remain achievable.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is expected to formally conclude its three-year IMF Extended Credit Facility programme next week when the IMF Executive Board approves the country's final programme review, marking successful completion after Ghana met agreed policy and reform commitments.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that inflation fell from 23.8% in December 2024 to 5.3% as of June 2026, while multidimensional poverty declined from 24.9% in Q3 2024 to 21.9% in Q3 2025—representing about 950,000 Ghanaians moving out of poverty in one year.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said President Mahama's administration cut the number of ministers from 123 under the previous government to 60, and reduced ministries from 30 to 23, as part of efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve efficiency of government.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana's improving economic performance results from the Mahama administration's deliberate policy decisions and structural reforms since January 2025, rather than external support or previous programmes. He said the government took difficult measures to stabilise the economy and restore confidence after inheriting an economy requiring more than minor adjustments.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the low attendance of government ministers in Parliament during the Finance Minister's presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying the empty seats on the Majority side show how seriously the government regards the budget.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Finance Minister, told Parliament that President Mahama inherited an economy in deep crisis when his administration took office in January 2025, attributing the situation to years of poor policy decisions, excessive borrowing and weak accountability. The current government has focused on restoring stability through prudent fiscal management and disciplined economic reforms.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's USA Branch has suspended its branch elections indefinitely due to concerns over the voters' album and unresolved appeals by disqualified aspirants, with the Branch Executive Committee endorsing the Election Committee's directive to halt electoral activities until procedural issues are resolved.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
James Victor Gbeho, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former President of ECOWAS, has died on 13th June 2026. A state funeral and liturgical service is scheduled for 31st July 2026 at the State House forecourt.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament on July 24 that the government will not seek approval for supplementary estimates in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, maintaining that the expenditure framework approved at the beginning of the year remains unchanged and demonstrating fiscal discipline.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga Traditional Council has cautioned members of the Chamba group to stop presenting themselves as chiefs within Ga State, citing provisions of the 1992 Constitution and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008, which restrict chieftaincy titles to persons registered in the National Register of Chiefs and published in the Chieftaincy Bulletin.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has stated that any decision regarding President John Mahama's future will be determined through the party's internal structures, not public discussions, and questioned claims that Mahama would not contest again.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, outlining fiscal performance in the first half of 2026 and economic policy for the remainder of the year. The review highlighted stronger-than-expected economic performance, including inflation declining to 5.3 per cent, and is expected to maintain current tax policy while updating Parliament on Ghana's transition from the IMF's Extended Credit Facility programme to the Policy Coordination Instrument.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Chairman of the Pan-African Parliament's Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs, is leading efforts to develop Africa's first harmonised legal framework on cancer prevention, treatment, financing and research across all 55 African Union member states. The initiative will culminate in the adoption of the Africans Beating Cancer (ABC) Model Law, allowing individual African countries to domesticate the legislation and strengthen their national cancer control programmes.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Organiser of the NDC, Joseph Yamin, has challenged those accusing him of illegal mining to provide credible evidence, stating that no state investigative body is probing him for galamsey-related offence. He said the issue before authorities concerns allegations that unidentified persons are using his name to intimidate the public, not an investigation into illegal mining itself.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Counsel for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba announced an appeal of the High Court's decision, even though the court ordered the Attorney General to amend two counts of defrauding by false pretences against Aludiba and co-accused Faiza Seidu Wuni. The case involves alleged financial irregularities at the National Food Buffer Stock Company.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A High Court judge has refused a request to dismiss charges against former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba but ordered the Attorney General to amend two of the 16 counts against him; the trial will proceed on all charges, with Aludiba and his wife facing a combined 20 counts.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on its members to remain disciplined and focused on holding the government accountable, claiming that arrests of opposition members under the John Mahama administration have become frequent and appear designed to weaken the opposition. The party urged supporters to avoid distractions and concentrate on issues including the rising cost of living, youth unemployment, and judicial independence.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government's fiscal correction measures have reduced public expenditure and placed public debt on a sustainable path. Primary expenditure declined from 18.7 per cent of GDP in 2024 to 13.2 per cent in 2025, while the primary balance improved from a deficit of 2.9 per cent to a surplus of 2.5 per cent in 2025.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana's recent economic recovery was driven by policy reforms and disciplined economic management, not debt restructuring and IMF support alone. He argued that while the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme and IMF framework provided support, effective implementation of government reforms since January 2025 was the main driver of economic stability.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Mohammed Amin Adam criticized the government's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying it exposed the government's failure to deliver on promises and lacked meaningful policies to improve Ghanaians' lives. He argued that the Finance Minister's own data contradicted the government's narrative of economic success.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's claims of political persecution, insisting that the courts—not the Attorney General—are responsible for criminal convictions and urging the Minority to challenge court decisions through appropriate legal channels instead of attacking judges.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Humane Futures, a student-led organisation, has submitted a policy brief on animal welfare to Ghana's Parliament select committees on Climate, Food and Agriculture, Environment, and Health, urging lawmakers to enact legislation supporting implementation of the National Poultry Welfare Standard and modernising animal welfare laws.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the government of targeting opposition figures and critics, citing the cases of former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako and jailed TikToker Kamila Al-Hassan as examples of political persecution.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Region branch announced plans to visit Bernard Antwi Boasiako, its regional chairman who was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for illegally permitting unlicensed mining, at Nsawam Prison to show solidarity as appeal proceedings begin. The party claims Boasiako is being treated unfairly by the government and judicial system.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga commended Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying it demonstrates the economy is recovering and assuring parliamentary support for related legislative measures. Dr Forson stated that improved investor confidence has led international capital markets to show renewed interest in Ghana, though government is not rushing to borrow.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from the NPP Loyal Ladies UK and Ghana visited Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at Marlborough House in London on 20 July 2026 to discuss women's leadership, mentorship, and empowering the next generation of female leaders. The Secretary-General encouraged the delegation to continue investing in leadership development and emphasized the importance of resilience, integrity, preparation, and continuous learning for women in politics and governance.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam accused the government of losing public goodwill following the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying its early optimism had given way to economic realities and its own figures contradicted the positive picture it attempted to paint.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has called for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return from the United States to account for Ghana's debt and economic mismanagement under the previous administration. Ayariga contrasted the previous government's heavy borrowing and taxation with the current Finance Minister's approach of abolishing taxes while managing the economy.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament for Karaga and Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has described the 2026 Budget as "bones and no meat," arguing that the government has failed to present policies and programmes that directly address Ghanaian concerns. He contended that the Mid-Year Budget Review confirmed the opposition's earlier assessment that the original budget lacked substance and contained many promises but insufficient resources and practical interventions to deliver meaningful results.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has predicted that the NDC government will return to opposition in 2028, criticising its economic management and arguing that citizens will judge the administration based on their lived experiences rather than the Finance Minister's economic presentation.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry programme, claiming it has been turned into a benefit for governing party executives rather than serving ordinary Ghanaians as intended, and accused the government of failing to ensure the programme delivers meaningful support to beneficiaries.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin warned the Attorney General against threatening NPP MPs with prosecution, arguing that the government risks returning to opposition in 2028 if political persecution continues. He cited the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako and cases against opposition figures as examples of alleged persecution.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the government of intimidating critics and threatening MPs with prosecution for voicing dissent, pledging that the opposition will continue to scrutinise the government's actions and hold officials accountable.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, highlighting improved macroeconomic indicators including Ghana cedi stabilisation and a policy rate fall to 14 per cent. He attributed the economic recovery to deliberate government policy decisions and said lower interest rates will help businesses expand and create jobs.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review as "uninspiring" and lacking concrete policy interventions, taking issue with the Finance Minister's comments about government spending and funding to ministries.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, describing it as "full of English with empty promises" and accusing the Finance Minister of failing to address key challenges, citing inconsistencies in expenditure figures and the absence of policy announcements for the cocoa sector.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the opposition NPP's Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, criticised the government's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review as a "talk more, do little" administration, saying the budget lacked necessary policies and programmes to improve Ghanaians' living conditions.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has commended the previous NPP administration for enacting legislation that enabled fiscal electronic devices implementation, while noting that although the concept originated under an earlier NDC administration and the law was passed in 2018, implementation is only now beginning.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Ato Forson announced that government has paid GH¢5.3 billion to clear legacy arrears and allocated GH¢459 million to the Youth Employment Agency to support job creation, alongside GH¢485 million released to LEAP beneficiaries.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →