Abura Asebu-Kwamankese

2026-05-182026-10-29

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October 2026
1 OctJoy Online
… The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP’s comments come after pre-tertiary teachers withdrew their services, disrupting teaching and learning across the country. …
Government identifies payment discrepancy holding up teachers’ strike resolution
1 OctJoy Online
… Government spokesperson and Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the President has been briefed on the strike and has instructed that every necessary action be taken to get teachers back into the classroom. …
Government pledges to pay striking teachers as payment dispute is resolved
1 OctJoy Online
… Government spokesperson and Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the President has been briefed on the disruption caused by the industrial action. …
Mahama orders immediate action to get striking teachers back to class
1 OctJoy Online
… The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said the intervention was introduced in April after global crude oil and petroleum product prices began rising amid the Israeli-Iranian-US conflict. …
Government reviews diesel subsidy as transport fare increase takes effect
1 OctJoy Online
… The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP’s comments come amid the Minority’s motion seeking to recall Parliament to address concerns over claims that Ghana is becoming a drug transit hub. …
Government vows no political protection for drug trafficking suspects
1 OctJoy Online
… The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said the minister clarified his remarks before Parliament, explaining that officials within the security agencies were being investigated. …
Government clarifies Interior Minister’s ‘involvement’ comment in drug probe
1 OctJoy Online
… The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said some agencies have been competing for control of port operations instead of sharing information and working together. …
Government admits turf war among security agencies is undermining port security
1 OctJoy Online
… The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said it was misleading to lump all drug-related cases together and use them to portray Ghana as a hub for cocaine trafficking. …
Government rejects ‘Cocaine Coast’ label, says drug busts show security agencies are working
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
Government spokesperson and Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that Members of Parliament should be shielded from arrest by law enforcement agencies. …
MPship should not shield anyone from arrest – Felix Ofosu-Kwakye
30 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said the officer seen confronting the MP was a legitimate law enforcement officer on assignment. …
Gov’t rejects Baffour Awuah ‘kidnap’ claims, says EOCO officer was lawfully executing arrest

Politics

Government cites payment discrepancy delaying teachers' strike resolution

The News

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu identified a payment discrepancy between the Accountant-General's Department, Finance Ministry, and Ghana Statistical Service as the key obstacle to resolving the teachers' strike, with efforts underway to close the gap and return teachers to classrooms. President John Mahama has been briefed and has directed that necessary action be taken to resolve the impasse.

1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

Government cites payment discrepancy delaying teachers' strike resolution
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu identified a payment discrepancy between the Accountant-General's Department, Finance Ministry, and Ghana Statistical Service as the key obstacle to resolving the teachers' strike, with efforts underway to close the gap and return teachers to classrooms. President John Mahama has been briefed and has directed that necessary action be taken to resolve the impasse.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government assures striking teachers of payment once dispute resolved
The government has pledged to meet its payment commitments to striking teachers once outstanding issues in the payment process are resolved, with the President instructing all necessary action to return teachers to classrooms. Engagements are ongoing and the government expects the dispute to be resolved within days.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama orders immediate action to resolve teachers' strike
President John Mahama has instructed government to take every necessary action to end the ongoing strike by pre-tertiary teachers. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu expressed confidence that the dispute will be resolved within days, with engagements already underway.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government reviews diesel subsidy amid transport fare increase
The government is reviewing its diesel subsidy as public transport fares rise by 8%. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the intervention, introduced in April to shield Ghanaians from rising global crude oil and petroleum product prices, will be evaluated when the current pricing window ends to determine whether it should be renewed.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government pledges no political protection for drug trafficking suspects
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that political considerations are influencing drug trafficking investigations, stating the government will not protect anyone involved in drug trafficking regardless of political affiliation. His comments follow a Minority motion seeking to recall Parliament over concerns that Ghana is becoming a drug transit hub, and come amid several drug seizures including a cocaine shipment intercepted in France.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister's remarks on security officials in drug probe clarified
The Interior Minister's reference to "involvement of some people within the system" in a drug probe was about officials within security agencies being investigated, according to government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The clarification was made in Parliament after the comments raised concerns.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government acknowledges inter-agency rivalry undermining port security
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has admitted that rivalry among security agencies is undermining efforts to secure Ghana's ports against drug trafficking, with some agencies competing for control of port operations instead of sharing information and working together. The acknowledgment comes amid concerns over Ghana's emergence as a transit point for narcotics, including the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France from a container that departed Ghana.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government rejects cocaine coast label amid drug seizure concerns
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected characterizations of Ghana as a "cocaine coast," arguing that drug seizures and arrests demonstrate security agencies are actively disrupting trafficking operations rather than evidence of Ghana as a trafficking hub. The Minority in Parliament had called for an inquiry into Ghana's alleged emergence as a narcotics transit hub, citing major seizures including nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine intercepted by French customs in September.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

MPs should not be shielded from arrest, says government spokesperson
Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu-Kwakye has rejected the idea that Members of Parliament should be protected from arrest by law enforcement, stating that the law must apply equally to politicians and ordinary citizens. His comments came in response to concerns over the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government denies kidnap claim in EOCO officer encounter with MP
Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that an EOCO officer attempted to kidnap Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, stating the officer was lawfully executing an arrest and showed politeness throughout the encounter. The EOCO tactical team had been instructed to apprehend the MP but decided against using force after assessing the situation.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MP status must not shield anyone from law enforcement
Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that being a Member of Parliament should shield anyone from law enforcement, saying colleagues must not use their parliamentary status to prevent lawful action by security agencies. His comments follow controversy over an attempted arrest involving an MP and officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO had tactical team ready to arrest Manhyia South MP
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had a tactical team ready to apprehend Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, with a woman seen in a widely circulated video identified as part of EOCO's surveillance team. He rejected claims the government sought to kidnap the MP, characterising the officer's conduct as polite and civil.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Government to enforce sanitation laws, demolish waterway structures
The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government will strictly enforce sanitation by-laws and demolish structures obstructing waterways to prevent flooding. He cited recent devastating floods as prompting the government to strengthen waste management systems and enforce existing regulations more strictly.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Government to sustain national clean-up exercise beyond one-off effort
The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government's National General Cleaning Exercise will be sustained rather than a one-off response, following successful public participation in clearing choked drains and waterways. President John Mahama aims to institutionalise the campaign as a regular activity to address flooding and environmental sanitation.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Government dismisses Minority calls for Attorney General's removal
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications has rejected the Minority's demand for the Attorney General's dismissal over the disbursement of GH¢350 million to flood victims, insisting no law was breached and the government acted within legal framework.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

NDC succession manoeuvring underway, govt spokesperson confirms
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has acknowledged growing manoeuvring within the NDC over who could succeed President John Mahama, calling Dr Callistus Mahama's concerns about early-succession politics distracting the government legitimate. Ofosu argued that the NDC's electoral fortunes would depend more on government performance than on personalities seeking to lead the party.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

Appointees with presidential ambitions must eventually step aside
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has endorsed calls for government appointees with presidential ambitions to eventually step aside if their political activities distract from governance, saying electoral fortunes will depend on performance rather than personalities.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC succession jostling won't save party if government underperforms
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has warned that early internal jostling within the NDC over succession to President John Mahama will mean little if the government fails to deliver for Ghanaians, arguing that the party's fate in 2028 will depend on its performance in office rather than on personalities seeking leadership.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
ORAL prosecutions underway, government fulfills anti-corruption promise
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is delivering on its manifesto commitment, with prosecutions of former officials for corruption and abuse of office currently ongoing in court.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government denies plot to weaken Office of Special Prosecutor
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration was secretly working to weaken or abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor, citing President Mahama's intervention to stop a parliamentary bill to scrap the office as proof of government support.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional reforms may be needed to secure OSP future
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said Ghana may need constitutional reforms to secure the long-term future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, denying claims that the Mahama administration is plotting to weaken or scrap the anti-corruption office. He attributed current legal battles involving the OSP to constitutional interpretation rather than political interference, and noted that President Mahama previously intervened to stop attempts by some members of the then Majority in Parliament to abolish the office.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

Mahama recused self from Damang Mine cabinet decision, spokesman says
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says President John Mahama deliberately stayed away from Cabinet discussions on the Damang Mining lease award to Engineers & Planners because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's involvement, and argues the President was "the biggest obstacle" to the bid rather than influencing it in favor of his brother.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet enforced competitive bidding for Damang Mine lease
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that Cabinet forced a competitive bidding process for the Damang Mine concession after rigorous debate, and rejected claims that President Mahama influenced the process in favour of Engineers & Planners, stating the President recused himself from Cabinet discussions to avoid conflict of interest because of his brother Ibrahim's connection to the company.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Mahama recused himself from Damang Mine Cabinet discussions
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Defence Ministry functioning without substantive minister, spokesman says
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the Defence Ministry remains in "safe hands" despite the continued absence of a substantive minister months after President John Mahama indicated one would be appointed, insisting there have been no operational setbacks and the ministry continues to function effectively.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →