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Callistus Mahama

Also known as: Dr Callistus Mahama · Dr. Callistus Mahama

Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, cautioned against early 2028 succession discussions in May 2026.

2026-04-272026-05-26

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Callistus Mahama, titled “Before the Race Begins: A Call for Discipline, Reflection and Duty.” Quoting portions of the article, Afenyo-Markin said the Executive Secretary warned that “barely a year and a half into this mandate, the conversation about succession in 2028 risks arri

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  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, he said the concerns raised by Dr Callistus Mahama about early-succession politics distracting the government were legitimate and could not be ignored.

    We have all seen it – Kwakye Ofosu confirms early race to replace Mahama
  4. Joy Online

    Speaking on PM Express on Monday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said the warning issued by Dr Callistus Mahama about early succession politics within the governing party was “absolutely true” and deserved serious attention.

    A time will come they must step aside – Kwakye Ofosu warns ambitious appointees
  5. Joy Online

    Reacting to concerns raised by Dr Callistus Mahama in a recent article published online, he said the warning against premature succession politics was justified.

    2028 jostling won’t save NDC if Mahama government fails – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
  6. Joy Online

    Post-meeting actions are always handled with prompt efficiency, often with Dr Callistus Mahama, the President’s Executive Secretary, acting within 24 hours of the meeting’s end.

    Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey: One year of working for John Mahama
  7. Joy Online

    Although Callistus Mahama attempted to cosmetically soften those concerns with politically correct statements emphasising unity and focus, the reality on the ground appears far more complicated than the official posture being projected publicly.

    Opinion: Mahama must reshuffle his cabinet now to save the NDC from internal cracks
  8. Joy Online

    The programme will also delve into growing conversations within the NDC over succession politics ahead of future electoral contests, particularly following recent commentary and interventions from party figures, including remarks attributed to Callistus Mahama.

    Prime Insight to examine Charles Amissah report, growing NDC succession debate this Saturday
  9. The Chronicle

    By Callistus Mahama Source: Myjoyonline Editor’s note: Views expressed in this article do not represent that of The Chronicle The post Callistus Mahama: Before The Race Begins; A Call For Discipline, Reflection, And Duty appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Callistus Mahama: Before The Race Begins; A Call For Discipline, Reflection, And Duty
  10. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, Callistus Mahama, has called for restraint within political circles, cautioning against premature discussions about succession and leadership contests ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    Callistus Mahama warns against early succession talks, urges discipline and focus on governance
  11. April 2026
  12. Business & Financial Times

    Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama. In a statement to justify his action Dr.

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Politics

Minority Leader accuses ministers of neglecting governance for 2028 race

The News

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused senior NDC government figures of abandoning governance to position themselves for the 2028 presidential succession race, claiming the competition is distracting ministers from addressing pressing national crises and worsening economic hardships. He cited concerns raised even by the President's Executive Secretary about the early succession campaign.

22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 22 May

  1. Minority Leader accuses ministers of neglecting governance for 2028 race

    Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused senior NDC government figures of abandoning governance to position themselves for the 2028 presidential succession race, claiming the competition is distracting ministers from addressing pressing national crises and worsening economic hardships. He cited concerns raised even by the President's Executive Secretary about the early succession campaign.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 21 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Sodzi-Tettey reflects on year serving President John Mahama

    A government official recounts his first year working under President John Mahama, highlighting the President's grasp of public sector processes and the swift implementation of solutions, and noting that Mahama's Accra Reset Agenda has gained attention in the global health community.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. NDC figures warn of internal tensions, call for cabinet reshuffle

    Senior NDC members including Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey and Mustapha Gbande have raised concerns about party members simultaneously holding government and influential party positions, with some appointees appearing more focused on personal political futures than supporting President Mahama's agenda. The party has issued a directive banning such dual positioning.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Prime Insight to examine Amissah report and NDC succession debate

    Joy Prime's Prime Insight programme will air Saturday, May 9, to discuss the Charles Amissah death report findings and growing succession debate within the NDC, bringing together political communicators, analysts and youth voices including Solomon Owusu, Wonder Madilo, Dr. Ezekiel Agyekum-Obeng and Ivan Kyei Innocent.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Callistus Mahama urges focus on present governance over 2028 succession

    An opinion piece warns that political attention is prematurely shifting toward succession planning for 2028, when President Mahama still has more than two and a half years remaining in his mandate to deliver on recovery commitments.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Callistus Mahama warns against premature succession discussions

    The Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned against early succession and leadership contest discussions ahead of the 2028 elections, warning that such conversations risk diverting focus from governance and economic stabilisation efforts at a critical time for the administration.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Political leadership must prioritise governance over succession planning

    An opinion piece by Callistus Mahama cautions that political attention is drifting prematurely toward 2028 succession questions when President Mahama's administration should concentrate on the recovery work still underway. The piece argues that governance in times of economic recovery demands focus on delivering commitments to Ghanaians rather than positioning for what comes next.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Ghana risks descending into culture of silence, analyst warns

    Amos Safo argues that Ghana is deviating from democratic rule and faces descent into authoritarianism, citing spate of arrests of opposition supporters and others expressing views on social media. He contends that free speech is being criminalised and Ghana's post-1992 democratic reputation is being dissipated.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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