Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor — Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, speaking at Africa agriculture summit in Ohio.
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Joy Online
… According to a statement signed by the Spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, a total of 137 prospective aspirants picked forms to contest 14 national executive positions. …
Asiedu Nketia’s reported presidential bid deepens as he skips NDC chairmanship contestJoy Online
… According to a statement signed by the Spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, a total of 137 prospective aspirants picked forms to contest 14 national executive positions. …
Speculations about Asiedu Nketia’s presidential bid deepen as he skips NDC chairmanship contestThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement dated Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and signed by the Spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, the party announced that the nomination process closed at 5 pm on the same day. …
NDC closes nominations for 2026 National Executive Elections as 137 aspirants pick formsJoy Online
… The Vice President was accompanied by Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, which is where the demonstration farm is located, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, amongst other dignita …
Government establishes 30-acre hybrid shea tree demonstration farm in TamaleJoy Online
… Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, said the expo was a renewed commitment to transforming the shea industry into a vehicle for inclusive economic growth, women and youth empowerment and global competitiveness. …
Opoku-Agyemang opens World Shea Expo 2026 in TamaleJoy Online
… Speaking on behalf of the Director of PIAA, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Programmes Coordinator Emmanuel Owusu said Ghana’s growing use of technology creates a strong opportunity for digital agriculture to thrive. …
Complete Farmer launches CF Grower and CF Buyer to deepen digital agriculture in GhanaJoy Online
… illa Santuo-Ocrah – Presidential Staffer at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Secretariat Khalid Sharif Mahmud – Policy Advisor, Economy at the Vice President’s Secretariat Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo – Policy Advisor at the Vice President’s Secretariat Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor …
Presidency cuts political appointees by 124, but compensation bill jumps 148% and staff classifications raise questionsDaily Guide
… Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, representing the Minister for Food and Agriculture, commended AAK’s investment in Ghana’s agricultural transformation. …
AAK Academy Launched To Boost Food, Personal Care InnovationBusiness & Financial Times
… Peter Boamah Otokunor, commended AAK for its continued investment and support for Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda. …
AAK launches AAK Academy platform to advance innovation across food and personal care applicationsJoy Online
… tically important,” he said. “Beyond exporting raw materials, we must create jobs, strengthen industries and add value within Ghana.” Representing the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor …
AAK brings global innovation academy to Ghana to boost chocolate and shea value chainsJohnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Democratic Congress national chairman, did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections. His decision not to seek re-election as chairman comes amid speculation about a potential presidential bid for the 2028 election, though he has not formally declared his candidacy.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Democratic Congress national chairman, did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections. His decision not to seek re-election as chairman comes amid speculation about a potential presidential bid for the 2028 election, though he has not formally declared his candidacy.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC's incumbent National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections, according to the party's Director of Elections and IT. His decision not to seek another term as chairman fuels speculation that he may contest the NDC's 2028 presidential primary, particularly given his August 2026 comments that he had not ruled out running for the presidency.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has closed nominations for its 2026 National Executive Elections, with 137 aspirants picking nomination forms to contest 14 positions. The filing of completed nomination forms is scheduled for November 7 to 9, 2026, at the party's headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has established a 30-acre hybrid shea tree demonstration farm at Futa in Tamale Metropolis named after President John Mahama. The farm will serve as a research facility and heritage site, showcasing a hybrid shea variety developed by the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana that matures in three years, compared with 20 to 30 years for wild varieties.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang opened the three-day World Shea Expo in Tamale, calling for stronger partnerships, investment and value addition to grow the shea industry. The event aims to promote investment, innovation and processing while positioning Ghana to capture greater global market share, with about 7,000 participants including women's cooperatives, youth-led businesses and international buyers.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Complete Farmer has launched CF Grower and CF Buyer, two digital platforms designed to connect farmers, buyers and other agricultural value chain players through a structured digital system. The platforms, launched in Accra on June 11, 2026, aim to help farmers produce more efficiently and give buyers a more reliable way to source agricultural commodities.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's Presidency had 124 fewer political appointees in 2025 than the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023, but the Office of the President's compensation bill is projected to rise from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026. The Presidency submitted its 2025 staffing report showing 233 total political appointees comprising 4 Ministers of State, 39 Senior Presidential Staffers, and 190 junior political appointees.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
AAK, a global leader in plant-based oils and fats, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana with the Embassy of Denmark to drive innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery, and food applications, supporting Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain development.
12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
AAK, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, has launched the AAK Academy in Ghana to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in chocolate, confectionery and other food applications, as part of its commitment to advancing Ghana's agro-processing sector and shea value chain.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
AAK, a global plant-based oils and fats company, has launched its AAK Academy platform in Ghana in collaboration with the Danish Embassy to strengthen innovation and technical expertise in food and personal care industries, supporting local manufacturing capacity and Ghana's shea value chain under a January 2026 Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, will address global leaders, investors and policymakers at the Africa Agriculture, Trade and Investment Summit (AATIS) 2026 in Ohio on June 19–20, 2026. He is expected to discuss Ghana's agricultural transformation agenda and investment opportunities in agribusiness.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa featuring government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The launch included PPE donations to women's shea-picking cooperatives and policy announcements aimed at harnessing the economic potential of the shea value chain.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →