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Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Kwabena Awuku, popularly known as Sammi Awuku, together with Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, are expected to participate in a major continental event in Abid …
Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI’s 55th anniversary celebration in AbidjanThe Ghanaian Times
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Energy and Green Transition to urgently address the ongoing unstable power supply across the country. …
Sammy Awuku urges government to fix power outages ahead of WASSCE and BECEAkuapem North MP Sammy Awuku claimed the NDC is "running into opposition like Usain Bolt," citing the demolition of structures at Labadi as evidence the government is losing support, including among its own backers in an NDC-held constituency.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku claimed the NDC is "running into opposition like Usain Bolt," citing the demolition of structures at Labadi as evidence the government is losing support, including among its own backers in an NDC-held constituency.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health advocacy group Blue Medics was the official health service provider at the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons commemoration in Akuapem North, highlighting the importance of healthy ageing to ensure older persons live longer, healthier and more dignified lives. The event, organised by the University of Ghana's Centre for Ageing Studies with the Akuapem North MP's office, included medical care, health education, and distribution of wheelchairs and assistance.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Samuel Awuku says the government should not view calls for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into recent cocaine seizures as an attack, arguing the scale of the haul—including 3.9 tonnes seized by French authorities from a Ghana-bound container—requires a national response. The Minority has filed a motion for parliamentary inquiry, but the Majority argues law enforcement should be allowed to complete their investigations first.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Awuku, MP for Akuapem North, says the government should view calls for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into recent cocaine seizures as a national crisis requiring cross-party response, not as a partisan attack. The Minority has filed a motion for a parliamentary inquiry following French authorities' seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Dunkirk from a container that departed Ghana, though the Majority argues law enforcement should complete ongoing investigations first.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Leadership House, aligned with the NPP, brought together 60 student leaders at UPSA for discussions on leadership, citizenship and Ghana's future, featuring Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku and public policy professional Akosua Asaa Manu.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku told UPSA student leaders that leadership is defined by the responsibility one carries rather than the office occupied, and can be demonstrated through everyday actions like mobilising people and effecting change.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, known as Ahanta Pele, has left journalism to pursue a political career and will contest the NPP's parliamentary primary in Ahanta West Constituency for the 2028 general elections. NPP politician Sammi Awuku welcomed him into the party.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has adjusted the invitation list for a high-level meeting on border security and narcotics after Minority MP Sammi Awuku raised concerns about the absence of sector ministers from the original invitations. Awuku welcomed the adjustment, saying his advocacy was intended to promote accountability and ensure officials with direct political responsibility participate in addressing drug trafficking.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations engaged regional authorities over concerns about the siting and construction of telecommunication masts in Koforidua. The NPP in New Juaben South has challenged the Minister to produce evidence of a claim that the constituency's MP requested the mast construction, which the MP has denied.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nana Adwoa Tutuwaa, founder of Nhyiramma Foundation, was honoured as Global Humanitarian of the Year 2026 at the 5th Global Women Leadership Summit & Awards. Since 2014, her foundation has provided boreholes, educational support, healthcare assistance, and economic empowerment programmes in deprived communities in Ghana's Eastern Region, including microloans to 250 women.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Sammi Awuku has denied reports that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested him on Saturday, August 15, appearing in a video on Sunday in Kumasi and stating he was participating in NPP regional elections. The reports had alleged his detention was linked to corruption and financial irregularities during his tenure as former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party staged a nationwide protest in Accra on August 6, 2026, to register displeasure over what it describes as threats to Ghana's democratic governance and justice system. The demonstration began at 5:00 a.m. with hundreds of supporters marching through the capital and presenting petitions to the Supreme Court and Jubilee House.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has criticised the government over the latest fuel price increases, questioning why the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy has not cushioned consumers against price shocks and arguing that the current pricing mechanism lacks effectiveness.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian highlife musician K.K. Fosu has reaffirmed his intention to contest the Akuapem North parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the 2028 general election, saying he is confident of defeating incumbent MP Sammy Awuku of the NPP.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku welcomed the reconstitution of the Ghana Tourism Authority Board on July 7, 2026, after raising concerns in June that the previous chair's appointment may not have complied with the Tourism Act's requirement that the position be held by a private-sector representative. Awuku said the development reinforces the importance of accountability and parliamentary oversight.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has called on NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to remain resilient and undeterred as he prepares for the 2028 general elections, assuring him of continued party support and that better days lie ahead.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has questioned whether Ghana Tourism Authority board chair Gertrude Donkor meets the Tourism Act's private sector requirement, arguing that her role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institution — disqualifies her from serving as a private sector representative.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku has accused the Mahama administration of failing to deliver on campaign promises to create jobs for young people, citing slow progress on the Big Push programme—which aimed to employ 900,000 youth this year but had employed only about 10,000 by June—and arguing that youth unemployment remains a pressing national concern.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Awuku, NPP Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, has expressed condolences following the sudden death of Isaac Batsa, the NDC constituency secretary. Awuku praised Batsa for his bipartisan approach to local governance despite their different political affiliations.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, commissioned a new constituency office in Mamfe and launched a youth-focused skills and entrepreneurship programme to strengthen local governance and address unemployment. The office will operate every Monday before parliamentary sittings and is open to all constituents regardless of political affiliation.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Minister of Energy and Green Transition to urgently address unstable power supply across the country, warning that frequent outages are disrupting student preparation ahead of WASSCE (beginning April 21, 2026) and BECE (beginning May 4, 2026) examinations. He noted the situation affects not only students and parents but also businesses and small-scale workers.
27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →