Ali Adolf John

Also known as: Mr. John · Mr Ali Adolf John

Northern Regional Minister coordinating with rCOMSDEP on small-scale miner registration and formalization efforts.

2026-04-292026-08-23

In coverage

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May 2026
11 MayJoy Online
… Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister, commended the Assembly for promoting accountability and implementing projects that directly impacted the lives of residents. …
Four modern markets developed to boost local economy at Sagnarigu
6 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… Northern Regional Minister Ali Adolf John, during a tour of selected examination centres in the Tamale Metropolis and Sagnarigu Municipality, commended teachers and parents for their support in preparing candidates for the examination. …
Northern Region presents 37,111 candidates for 2026 BECE
2 MayJoy Online
… Moments before the departure, the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John and officials of the Ghana Hajj Board interacted with the pilgrims and bid them farewell. …
First batch of 2026 Ghanaian pilgrims depart Tamale for Mecca
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
As part of the ongoing nationwide registration of small-scale and artisanal miners, the rCOMSDEP team deployed to the Northern Region has paid a courtesy call on Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John. …
rCOMSDEP engages Northern Regional Minister on small-scale miners registration drive

Culture

Ghana Journalists Association launches 2026 regional awards

The News

The Ghana Journalists Association Northern Regional branch has launched its 2026 awards in Tamale under the theme "Empowering the Next Generation: The Role of the Media in Digital Skills, Innovation and Youth Opportunities." The competition, open to journalists in print, electronic and online media across the Northern, North East and Savannah regions, includes 15 award categories spanning environmental reporting, energy, WASH, education, health, tourism, disability, sports, agriculture, road safety, and peace and conflict reporting.

5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 5 August

Ghana Journalists Association launches 2026 regional awards
The Ghana Journalists Association Northern Regional branch has launched its 2026 awards in Tamale under the theme "Empowering the Next Generation: The Role of the Media in Digital Skills, Innovation and Youth Opportunities." The competition, open to journalists in print, electronic and online media across the Northern, North East and Savannah regions, includes 15 award categories spanning environmental reporting, energy, WASH, education, health, tourism, disability, sports, agriculture, road safety, and peace and conflict reporting.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 1 August

Late Ya-Na's eldest son enskinned as Dagbon Regent
Kampakuya Naa Yakubu, eldest son of the late Ya-Na Abukari II, was enskinned as Regent of Dagbon Kingdom on Friday, July 31, to administer affairs during the succession process for a new Overlord. Under Dagbon customary law, the Regent will work with kingmakers and the Traditional Council on funeral arrangements, preserve peace, and oversee the kingdom until a successor is chosen.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Gbewaa Palace holds third-day mourning for late Ya Naa Abukari II
The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi held the third day adua (mourning and prayer) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II, drawing thousands of mourners from across the country. Islamic funeral rites, traditional drumming, and cultural dances were performed, with attendees including political leaders, clergy, traditional leaders, and delegations from various ethnic groups.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gbewaa Palace holds third-day adua for late Ya Naa Abukari II
The Gbewaa Palace in Yendi held the third day mourning and prayer (adua) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Naa Abukari II, with thousands of mourners from across the country attending. Islamic funeral rites, traditional drumming and cultural dances were performed, with high-profile attendees including the NDC National Chairman, regional ministers, and various civic and traditional leaders.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 26 June

TCDA launches digital shea commodity platform in Tamale
The Tree Crops Development Authority has inaugurated the National Shea Commodity Platform to modernise Ghana's shea value chain through digital traceability, real-time market data, and direct connections between rural shea nut collectors—predominantly women in northern Ghana—and domestic and international buyers. The platform will also support climate-smart agricultural practices and carbon sequestration efforts under the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions project, with funding from the Green Climate Fund.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 19 June

Fifth batch of Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims returns home
A flight carrying 387 Ghanaian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia landed at Tamale International Airport, where they were welcomed by family members and officials after completing the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah and Madinah.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

First batch of 423 Ghanaian pilgrims returns from 2026 Hajj
The first group of 423 Ghanaian pilgrims who travelled to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj have returned to Tamale, predominantly from Bawku and surrounding communities. The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has coordinated transportation and security arrangements to ensure safe passage of the returning pilgrims to their destinations.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Ghana-Germany PSInno project launched to support northern SMEs
The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises, with support targeting over 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. The initiative, implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and German development agency GIZ, is expected to generate about 2,000 jobs and support around 60 innovations by 2028.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 21 May

NGO Savana Signatures commended for empowering women and youth
Savana Signatures, a Tamale-based NGO, has been commended for empowering girls, women and youth while fostering community-led development across Ghana, reducing unemployment, and promoting social accountability through initiatives including the Transport Sector Improvement Project and 'Your Voice 4 Matter'.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 20 May

Savana Signatures launches annual report in Tamale
Savana Signatures, an NGO using technology to advance community development and governance, launched its annual report in Tamale, bringing together stakeholders and development partners. Executive Director Dr. Stephen Agbenyo said the organisation remained focused on creating ICT-enabled solutions promoting human capital development and community well-being across health, education, livelihoods, and social inclusion programmes.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 11 May

Sagnarigu Assembly develops four modern markets with facilities
The Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly in the Northern Region has completed four modern markets with ancillary facilities including commercial sheds, washrooms, clinics, crèches and Police posts to boost local economy and trading activities. The projects, highlighted at the Assembly's "Accounting to the People" forum, include facilities at multiple locations such as Jisonayili and Kalpohin markets.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

Northern Region registers 37,111 candidates for 2026 BECE
The Ghana Education Service's Northern Regional Directorate has presented 37,111 candidates from 808 schools for the Basic Education Certificate Examination, sitting at 132 centres across the region. The candidates comprise 33,329 from public schools and 3,782 from private schools.
6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 2 May

First batch of 2026 Ghanaian pilgrims departs for Mecca
The first batch of 430 Ghanaian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj departed from Tamale Airport on Friday for Saudi Arabia. In total, 6,000 pilgrims are expected to depart from Ghana in 18 flights between May 1 and 18, 2026.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

rCOMSDEP engages Northern Region minister on miners registration
The rCOMSDEP team has met with Northern Regional Minister Ali Adolf John to coordinate a nationwide registration drive for small-scale and artisanal miners. The registration exercise aims to formalise the sector, improve oversight, reduce illegal mining, and protect the environment, with the minister affirming regional support for the initiative.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →