Ghana's Cabinet — the government body that approves policy, legislation, and major expenditures, currently handling education curriculum reforms, mining lease amendments, and pay policy development.
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Joy Online
… Speaking on PM Express on Monday with host Evans Mensah, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said the President deliberately stayed away from Cabinet discussions on the matter because of his brother, Ibrahim Mahama’s, involvement. …
Mahama was the biggest obstacle to Ibrahim’s Damang Mine bid – Felix Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
… Speaking on PM Express on Monday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother’s interest in the matter. …
Mahama recused himself over Damang Mine deal – Kwakye Ofosu rejects Ibrahim state capture claimsJoy Online
… He added that the Cabinet was considering recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee, particularly proposals that could enhance the role of chiefs in national administration.
Mahama backs chiefs’ role in project monitoring, directs coordination with assembliesJoy Online
President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday to decide government’s position on proposals captured in the constitutional review process, government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosed. …
Mahama convenes special Cabinet meeting on Constitutional Review proposals tomorrow, May 14Daily Guide
… President Mahama also disclosed that the Finance Minister will soon table a new economic policy before Cabinet and Parliament. …
New Labour Law For Gig Workers, Remote Staff Coming – MahamaJoy Online
… From Negotiation to Rejection Faced with these concerns, the Ministry of Health declined to proceed and escalated the matter to Cabinet. …
Why Ghana turned down a $109 million health aid from the Trump administrationGhana's government reduced the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for a month to lower transport fares and ease inflationary pressure, a move that sources say will cost the state GH¢200 million in foregone revenue. The intervention, announced by the Presidency and effective August 4, 2026, aims to cushion consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's government reduced the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for a month to lower transport fares and ease inflationary pressure, a move that sources say will cost the state GH¢200 million in foregone revenue. The intervention, announced by the Presidency and effective August 4, 2026, aims to cushion consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will begin piloting a new electronic number plate system this month, with nationwide implementation to commence in January 2027, according to the agency's CEO. The rollout had been delayed by a court case and the time needed to secure parliamentary approval and Cabinet clearance for the system.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has directed MPs and Parliamentary staff to comply with a Cabinet directive requiring written authorization from the Interior Minister before using sirens or police escort services. The Ghana Police Service has been mandated to remove unauthorised sirens and discontinue unauthorised police escort services, with legal action where necessary.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A coalition of 80 civil society organisations has welcomed government progress on constitutional reforms but is calling for immediate publication of the full Constitutional Review Committee report to enable informed public discussion and engagement.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Education is formally presenting a revised Kindergarten to Junior High School curriculum to the government on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with plans for it to go to Cabinet and Parliament. The new curriculum aims to integrate technology, science, engineering, and mathematics through a "smart start" approach, and will introduce coding, electronics, artificial intelligence, and TVET at the basic education level.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Junior High School, to be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, will integrate technology, science, engineering, mathematics, coding, electronics, and artificial intelligence into basic education. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the revision aims to strengthen foundational learning and shift resources from secondary to basic education levels.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school that will introduce coding, artificial intelligence, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training, designed to strengthen STEM teaching and equip pupils with digital and practical skills.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced a revised basic school curriculum covering kindergarten to junior high school, introducing coding, artificial intelligence, electronics, and TVET to equip learners with skills for a technology-driven world. The curriculum will be formally presented to the Ministry of Education this week, then submitted to President John Mahama, Cabinet, and Parliament for approval.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the government intends to end the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through building 16 new secondary schools and expanding facilities in existing institutions, financed by a $300 million World Bank facility approved by Cabinet.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that the government aims to eliminate the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through construction of 16 new schools and expansion of existing facilities, financed by a $300 million World Bank facility approved by Cabinet.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisations of Persons with Disabilities have called on the Cabinet to urgently approve the revised Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2026, arguing it will align Ghana's laws with international human rights obligations and safeguard the dignity of over 2.1 million citizens living with disabilities. The groups cited persistent challenges including limited access to inclusive education, inadequate health services, employment discrimination, inaccessible transportation, and barriers to justice.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eco-Conscious Citizens coordinator Awula Serwah has praised the revocation of Executive Instrument 144, which restores the Achimota Forest Reserve to full protected status, but calls for government to prosecute powerful individuals and politically exposed persons behind illegal mining rather than focusing only on small-scale operators.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 that reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years and introduce Community Development Agreements. The revised Bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval as part of broader efforts to strengthen mining sector governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's highest constitutional offices should be reserved for those with allegiance to only one country, rather than dual citizens, prioritizing national sovereignty and security over economic contributions from the diaspora.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet will reconvene to finalise the Government's Position Paper on the 1992 Constitution review after postponing its scheduled meeting. Once approved, the position paper will be harmonised with the Constitutional Review Committee's report and submitted to the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission says a new Independent Emoluments Commission and national pay policy, expected by end of 2026, will cut public sector strikes by 90% or more by addressing political interference in salary decisions and resolving wage disparities.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Fair Wages and Salaries Commission expects a new public sector pay policy to be passed by October 2026. The policy would establish an Independent Emoluments Commission to set salaries across public institutions, introduce a productivity-linked pay structure, cap allowances, and replace ad hoc political pay increases with a rules-based system.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has criticised the government's proposed mandatory identity verification system for pornographic websites, arguing that while protecting children from harmful content is important, the state should not regulate adults' online consumption through national identification systems. The Communications Minister recently disclosed that the government is considering requiring users to verify their age and identity before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana, but Bentil warned the move could lead to abuse and state intrusion into private lives.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Matthew Nyindam told Communications Minister Sam George to focus on reducing data costs and improving digital access rather than advancing a proposed policy requiring identity verification to access pornographic websites. Nyindam argued that Ghanaian voters expected economic relief in the digital space, not controversial policy proposals.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) says the broad stakeholder consultation approach taken in developing the proposed NITA Bill, while intended to strengthen the policy framework, has contributed to public misunderstanding about the draft legislation's status and content.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
President John Mahama has backed proposals for traditional leaders to play a formal role in monitoring development projects, directing the creation of a structured framework to strengthen collaboration between chiefs and district assemblies to improve transparency and accountability.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 14, to decide the government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process. A draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team following consultations will be considered, with the outcome to determine the government's official stance and later be made public.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that the government is finalising a new Labour Bill extending legal protections, fair contracts, and benefits such as pensions and clear rights to gig economy workers, remote employees, and those on digital platforms for the first time.
1 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana rejected a $109 million health aid package from the Trump administration's "America First Global Health Strategy," citing concerns over sovereignty, data protection, and legal control. The US presented a unilaterally drafted Memorandum of Understanding in November 2025 and pressed Ghana to sign within a week, but Ghanaian officials resisted and sought amendments to address their concerns.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →