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Callistus Mahama

Also known as: Dr Callistus Mahama · Dr. Callistus Mahama · Secretary to the President Dr. Callistus Mahama

Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, warned against premature succession discussions diverting focus from governance.

2026-04-272026-07-10
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  1. May 2026

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. April 2026

  6. Business & Financial Times

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

    Development Discourse with Amos Safo: Ghana is descending to the culture of silence
Politics

Mahama directs Education Ministry to act on constitutional literacy petition

The News

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Education to review and take appropriate action on a petition from the African Chamber of Content Producers calling for mandatory constitutional literacy in basic education. The ACCP submitted the petition on June 25, 2026, arguing that citizens should be taught Ghana's supreme law, noting that most Ghanaians complete basic education without reading the Constitution.

9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Mahama directs Education Ministry to act on constitutional literacy petition

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Education to review and take appropriate action on a petition from the African Chamber of Content Producers calling for mandatory constitutional literacy in basic education. The ACCP submitted the petition on June 25, 2026, arguing that citizens should be taught Ghana's supreme law, noting that most Ghanaians complete basic education without reading the Constitution.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Mahama bars ministers, CEOs from private awards without approval

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, CEOs of state institutions, and political appointees to stop participating in, endorsing, sponsoring, or accepting awards from private organisations without prior approval from his Office. The directive cites concerns that many award-giving bodies lack transparent, objective criteria and pose risks of undermining public service integrity and creating false impressions about government performance.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Prof. Agyemang-Duah questions credibility of private awards for officials

    Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has raised concerns about the increasing number of awards being presented to public officials by private organisations, arguing that democratic accountability and electoral judgment, rather than award schemes without transparent criteria, should be the true measure of their performance.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. President Mahama restricts appointees from accepting private awards

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executives of State Institutions, and political appointees to stop accepting awards from private organisations without express approval from the Presidency, citing concerns that such awards lack credibility and transparent criteria, undermine public service integrity, and risk creating false impressions about government performance.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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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