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Akufo-Addo administration

Also known as: previous Akufo-Addo administration

Previous administration in Ghana whose policies, programs, and fiscal records are subject to ongoing political and investigative scrutiny.

2026-04-272026-10-28
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  1. July 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    … Sarah Adwoa Safo served as Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya from 2013 to 2025 and was Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection under the Akufo-Addo administration. …

    Minority Women MPs call for justice for Adwoa Safo

  3. Asenso-Boakye demands government accountability on stalled flood projects

    1. Joy Online

      … Mr Asenso-Boakye recalled that between 2018 and 2024, the Akufo-Addo administration committed approximately GH¢540 million under the National Flood Control Programme—described as the largest direct government investment in flood control in Ghana’s history—to support drainage cons …

      Asenso-Boakye questions status of major flood control projects

    2. Joy Online

      … Mr Asenso-Boakye recalled that between 2018 and 2024, the Akufo-Addo administration committed approximately US$540 million under the National Flood Control Programme to finance drainage construction, rehabilitation works and dredging activities across the country. …

      Asenso-Boakye urges gov’t to account for stalled $350 million flood control projects
  4. June 2026

  5. Joy Online

    … Agyapong merely highlighted concerns that many Ghanaians and party members have openly expressed regarding the failure of the Akufo-Addo administration to complete and operationalise the Afari Military Hospital despite having eight years in office. …

    Petitions against Kennedy Agyapong unwarranted; NPP should probe corruption claims – Dr Kennedy

  6. Joy Online

    … Among the issues that generated controversy were his remarks concerning the failure of the Akufo-Addo administration to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region despite substantial investments in the project. …

    NPP refers petitions against Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

  7. Joy Online

    Former Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo administration invested GH¢540 million in flood control interventions over its eight years in office to help mitigate the impact of flooding across the country. …

    Akufo-Addo gov’t invested ¢540m in flood control measures – Asenso-Boakye

  8. Joy Online

    … In an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Monday, June 15, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said available data show that the current administration has significantly fewer political appointees under the Office of the President than the previous Akufo-Addo administration. …

    Office of Government Machinery not burdened by political appointees — Kwakye Ofosu replies Damongo MP

  9. Joy Online

    … The former minister, who said he oversaw human resource matters during the first term of the Akufo-Addo administration, explained that salaries and benefits for presidential staffers are determined by established grading structures, with some advisers receiving remuneration equiv …

    Ministerial numbers alone do not reveal government size – Samuel Jinapor

  10. The Chronicle

    … The case has attracted significant public attention because of Ofori-Atta’s central role in managing Ghana’s economy during the Akufo-Addo administration and the substantial sums allegedly involved in the transactions under investigation. …

    Ofosu-Kwakye’s Subtle Exposé: Government Plots Ofori-Atta’s Extradition … AG To Meet US Counterpart Soon

  11. The Chronicle

    … The case has attracted significant public attention because of Ofori-Atta’s central role in managing Ghana’s economy during the Akufo-Addo administration and the substantial sums allegedly involved in the transactions under investigation. …

    Ofosu-Kwakye’s Subtle Exposé: Government Plots Ofori-Atta’s Extradition … AG To Meet US Counterpart Soon
Politics

JoyNews probe finds discrepancies in Ghana's South Africa evacuation spending

The News

A JoyNews Research investigation identified discrepancies in payment records, duplicate names, and unsupported expenditure related to GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. Some evacuees allegedly received less than the announced GH¢5,500 package, though a returnee group disputes this; Parliament's Minority has called for an independent audit amid the controversy.

13 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

  1. JoyNews probe finds discrepancies in Ghana's South Africa evacuation spending

    A JoyNews Research investigation identified discrepancies in payment records, duplicate names, and unsupported expenditure related to GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. Some evacuees allegedly received less than the announced GH¢5,500 package, though a returnee group disputes this; Parliament's Minority has called for an independent audit amid the controversy.

    13 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Accra High Court rejects adjournment plea in NPA extortion trial

    The Accra High Court has rejected a plea by the lead counsel for Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, to adjourn his trial on grounds of ill health, exhaustion, and an upcoming bar conference. Abdul-Hamid and seven others are on trial over allegations of extorting monies from players in the petroleum sector, with the court ordering the case management conference to resume the following day.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Elizabeth Ohene disputes Chief Justice's SSNIT remarks

    Former SSNIT Board Chairperson Elizabeth Ohene responds to a Chief Justice video in which he praised SSNIT's current condition and questioned what happened during the preceding eight years, arguing that the current management is also seeking strategic investors for hotels and that the institution's turnaround was not as miraculous as portrayed.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Chief Justice's remark about past eight years sparks political debate

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie made an observation during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, wondering what Ghana had been doing "in the past eight years," a comment that drew political attention. The remark has been interpreted by the opposition as a critique of the Akufo-Addo administration's record, highlighting how even neutral statements become politically charged in Ghana's context.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Gold-for-Oil programme helped avert Ghana fuel crisis

    Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia said the Gold-for-Oil programme, introduced under the Akufo-Addo administration as an emergency measure, helped Ghana avoid a severe fuel crisis during foreign exchange shortages following the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

  1. Former Works Minister says Saglemi private-sector model vindicated

    Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, former Minister for Works and Housing under the NPP, says progress at the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project vindicates the private-sector participation model adopted by the previous administration, and he welcomed the current NDC government's decision to maintain this arrangement rather than return full financial burden to the state.

    24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 14 August

  1. Former Scholarship Secretariat head denies corruption allegations

    Dr Kingsley Agyemang, former Registrar of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, has denied allegations of wrongdoing during his tenure under the Akufo-Addo administration. His lawyers have called on Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland to cease public commentary on the matter, noting that investigations are already underway.

    14 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 7 August

  1. Gilbert Adjei appointed Ghana Defense Minister after deputy role

    President John Mahama has named Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as substantive Minister for Defense, nearly a decade after he served as Deputy Defense Minister in Mahama's first term. Adjei, already approved by Parliament as Works and Housing Minister, takes over the portfolio following Dr Edward Omane Boamah's death and will oversee a ministry receiving a 69 percent funding increase in the 2026 Budget.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NPP member criticises Cocoa Protection Bill rushed passage

    An NPP Communications Team member has criticised the government for fast-tracking the proposed Cocoa Protection Bill without broader stakeholder consultation, arguing that cocoa farmers and industry players were excluded from its development and that some provisions are too harsh, including prison terms of 10–20 years for unlawful farm conversion.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Parliament approves road toll reintroduction via electronic PPP system

    Parliament has approved a concession agreement for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls through an electronic Public-Private Partnership system operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited. Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul defended the 2021 abolition of tolls as a measure to ease financial burden on Ghanaians, but expressed support for their reintroduction under the proposed electronic system, citing efficiency gains over the previous model.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. NPP senior warns NDC risks 2028 defeat over unfulfilled promises

    Yaw Osafo-Maafo, a former NPP Senior Presidential Advisor, cautioned that the NDC government faces electoral rejection in 2028 if it fails to deliver on campaign pledges, suggesting voters will assess performance and could remove the party from power. Akyem Oda MP Alexander Akwasi Acquah cited strong turnout at NPP constituency elections as evidence of party members' commitment to reorganizing and supporting Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's comeback bid.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Atta Issah defends Ato Forson's revenue collection performance

    Sagnarigu MP Atta Issah defended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson against Minority claims of insufficient revenue mobilisation, citing 2025 budget figures showing a shortfall of GH¢3.46 billion against a budgeted GH¢229.95 billion, and comparing this favourably to NPP-era shortfalls of GH¢3.71 billion (2017), GH¢2.59 billion (2018), and GH¢4.34 billion (2019).

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Nitiwul admits he criticized Mahama based on misinformation

    Chairman of Parliament's Committee on Assurances Dominic Nitiwul, who recently criticized President Mahama's government for terminating Zoomlion's contract with the Youth Employment Agency, has admitted he based his criticism on misinformation. Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim praised Nitiwul's remarks and indicated support for bringing back the Zoomlion contract.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NDC deputy claims Wontumi's conviction based on NPP-era evidence

    NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has asserted that the evidence leading to the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) was assembled under the previous NPP administration, originating from a July 2022 declaration by the then Minister for Lands and Natural Resources that Wontumi's mining activities were illegal.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of hypocrisy over court judge nominations

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC of political inconsistency, saying the party criticised the NPP administration's Supreme Court nominations while in opposition but is now nominating judges itself after returning to government. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President's constitutional authority to make such nominations but questioned whether the NDC is "a principled political party."

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of hypocrisy on court nominations

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC of political inconsistency, saying the party criticised the NPP administration's Supreme Court appointments while in opposition but is now making similar nominations under President Mahama. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President's constitutional authority to nominate judges but questioned the NDC's stated principles.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Former MP criticizes government's reactive flood response approach

    Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has criticised the government for failing to take proactive measures to prevent flooding, arguing that the Anti-Flood Task Force did not organise nationwide clean-up exercises or release funds to assemblies to desilt drains before the rainy season, and that officials only became visible after lives were lost and properties destroyed.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. NPP official defends Akufo-Addo flood prevention record

    Eugene Boakye Antwi, a New Patriotic Party General Secretary hopeful, has defended the Akufo-Addo administration's flood prevention efforts, asserting that the government invested more in tackling flooding than any other administration. He cited allocations of GH¢450 million in the first term, GH¢198 million in 2018, and GH¢250 million in 2020 for flood mitigation projects, and argued that such prevention requires proactive planning rather than reactive measures.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Finance Ministry accuses prior government of diverting $65m flood funds

    Ghana's Ministry of Finance alleges that the Akufo-Addo administration diverted $65 million from a World Bank-funded flood protection project (GARID) to finance Covid-19 activities. The Technical Advisor also cited another World Bank project where almost GH¢1 billion was spent on travel in 2024.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Oppong Nkrumah accuses Mahama government of stalling GARID flood works

    Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah criticised the Mahama administration for slowing the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development project through expenditure controls imposed by the Ministry of Finance, dismissing government claims of increased flood control spending as propaganda and calling for the release of fully funded project resources.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Minority Women MPs demand justice after Adwoa Safo assault

    The Minority Women's Caucus in Parliament has condemned a violent attack on former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo and is calling for a thorough police investigation. The attack, which allegedly involved firearms and intimidation during a family event in Kwabenya over the weekend, has prompted the Caucus to express solidarity with Safo and demand that those responsible face the full rigours of the law.

    1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Asenso-Boakye questions progress on major flood control projects

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Select Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation raised concerns over delays in completing major flood control projects initiated under the previous administration, warning that delays could leave thousands vulnerable to recurring floods. He noted that between 2018 and 2024, approximately GH¢540 million was committed under the National Flood Control Programme, and US$350 million was secured from the World Bank under the GARID Project for flood resilience and drainage improvements in Accra.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Asenso-Boakye demands government accountability on stalled flood projects

    Former Works Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye has urged the government to account for major flood mitigation projects inherited from the previous administration, warning that Ghana's recurring flooding requires national cooperation rather than political partisanship. He cited the Akufo-Addo administration's commitment of approximately $540 million under the National Flood Control Programme between 2018 and 2024, and attributed Ghana's flood problem to inadequate drainage infrastructure, weak planning enforcement, rapid urbanisation, indiscriminate waste disposal, and climate change.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Dr Kennedy says petitions against Agyapong are unwarranted

    Political activist and former NPP presidential aspirant Dr Arthur Kennedy has described as "unwarranted" petitions filed against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, arguing that his comments about the stalled Afari Military Hospital project and alleged party corruption did not breach the NPP constitution.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. NPP refers Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

    The New Patriotic Party has referred former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over public comments deemed detrimental to party unity. The disciplinary body has been given two weeks to investigate and submit recommendations.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Akufo-Addo government invested ¢540m in flood control measures

    Former Minister for Works and Housing Francis Asenso-Boakye disclosed that the Akufo-Addo administration invested GH¢540 million in flood control interventions over eight years, with substantial funding directed towards drainage infrastructure and flood management capacity. He urged the current administration to sustain and expand such investments while emphasizing the importance of enforcing planning regulations to address persistent flooding.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Mahama administration has fewer political appointees than Akufo-Addo's

    Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration inflated the Office of Government Machinery with political appointees, saying current data show 233 political appointees under the Office of the President compared to 355 under the previous administration.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government size cannot be judged by minister numbers alone

    Damongo MP Samuel Jinapor argues that assessing government size requires examining broader compensation structures, presidential staffers, advisers, and appointees across state institutions—not just the count of ministers and deputy ministers. He contends that while the Mahama administration appointed fewer ministers than its predecessor, a true picture of government size emerges only after examining compensation expenditures under the Office of Government Machinery.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. AG to discuss pending extradition requests with US counterpart

    Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet US Department of Justice officials to discuss pending extradition requests between Ghana and the United States. The announcement, made by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has renewed focus on Ghana's extradition request regarding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Attorney-General to meet US Justice officials on extradition requests

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet United States Department of Justice officials for bilateral discussion on pending extradition requests between the two countries. The announcement has renewed attention on Ghana's extradition request for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

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