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Joy Online
… Speaking on PM Express on Monday, he insisted President John Mahama fully supports the anti-corruption office and had previously intervened to stop efforts to abolish it. “Absolutely not,” the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP said when asked by host Evans Mensah whether there was a coor …
Mahama fully backs the OSP – Gov’t rejects secret plot claimsJoy 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
… Host Evans Mensah reminded him that President Mahama had earlier suggested a Defence Minister would be named after the Christmas holidays, yet no appointment has been announced. …
Defence Ministry in ‘safe hands’ despite vacancy – Felix Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP defended the continued vacancy at the ministry after host Evans Mensah pointed out that the President had earlier indicated a Defence Minister would be named after Christmas. …
Why no Defence Minister yet? – Felix Kwakye Ofosu says Mahama sees no urgencyJoy Online
… Pressed by host Evans Mensah on why the Cabinet session was being treated as special, the government spokesperson said the constitutional review process was the main reason for the meeting. …
Mahama convenes special Cabinet meeting on Constitutional Review proposals tomorrow, May 14Joy Online
… Pressed by host Evans Mensah on why the Cabinet session was being treated as special, the government spokesperson said the constitutional review process was the main reason for the meeting. …
Mahama convenes special Cabinet meeting on Constitutional Review proposals todayJoy Online
… Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah on Tuesday, he dismissed suggestions that unveiling policies and campaign direction early gives political opponents an advantage. …
Deliver or step aside – Nana Akomea fires back at NDC critics of early NPP manifesto plansJoy Online
… Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah on Tuesday, Akomea said the move forms part of a broader strategy to prepare early for the 2028 elections, following the party’s decision to elect its flagbearer three years before the polls. …
Elected party officers will answer through committees – Nana Akomea explains NPP’s new power structureJoy Online
… Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah on Tuesday, the former Okaikwei South MP said the party believes it cannot afford to delay preparations ahead of the next general election. …
Get the acrimony out of the way – Akomea reveals logic behind NPP’s early 2028 strategyJoy Online
… Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah on Tuesday, the former Okaikwei South MP argued that performing governments do not fear opposition manifestos. …
You don’t fear early manifestos when you’re performing – Nana Akomea fires at NDCGovernment spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has denied claims that the Mahama administration is secretly working to weaken or scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor, insisting that President Mahama fully supports the anti-corruption office and personally intervened last year to stop a parliamentary bill seeking to abolish it.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has denied claims that the Mahama administration is secretly working to weaken or scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor, insisting that President Mahama fully supports the anti-corruption office and personally intervened last year to stop a parliamentary bill seeking to abolish it.
20 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 said the Defence Ministry remains in "safe hands" despite the continued absence of a substantive minister months after President John Mahama indicated one would be appointed, insisting there have been no operational setbacks and the ministry continues to function effectively.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said President Mahama sees no urgency in appointing a substantive Defence Minister because the ministry is functioning effectively without one, with the Finance Minister currently acting in the role.
18 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 John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on 14 May to decide government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process, following a draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP figure Nana Akomea says the governing NDC should not be distracted by opposition criticism of its policies, arguing that Ghanaians will ultimately judge the government by its performance in office rather than its response to opposition ideas.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has established new committees that will place elected party officers under oversight structures reporting directly to the National Council, according to Communications Committee Chairman Nana Akomea. The move is part of preparations for the 2028 elections, following the party's earlier decision to elect its flagbearer three years before polling day.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's Communications Committee Chairman Nana Akomea says the party's early preparations for 2028 are deliberate, allowing it time to rebuild, elect a flagbearer in advance to address internal acrimony, and establish a coherent campaign direction before the election.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akomea argues that a performing government need not fear the opposition's early manifesto release, as its counter-response should be the successful implementation of its own promises to citizens rather than preoccupation with opposition proposals.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akomea, a member of Mahamudu Bawumia's camp, has urged the New Patriotic Party to reach out to former party heavyweight Alan Kyerematen as part of efforts to rebuild support ahead of the next elections. He argued that reconnecting with former members who left the party would strengthen the NPP's political base.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Akomea, NPP communications chairman, argues that macroeconomic gains like 3.4% inflation, cedi strength at GH¢11.30 per dollar, and $118 billion GDP mean little if they don't translate into improved living standards for ordinary citizens, noting that Ghanaians judge the economy by cost of living, not indicators.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame asserted that he personally granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor authority to prosecute cases during his tenure, citing Section 4 of the OSP Act and legislative instruments as legal basis for the delegation.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Immediate past Attorney General Godfred Dame has criticised the current government's legal steps that he says could undermine the Office of the Special Prosecutor, calling the development "shocking and perplexing." Dame, who played a key role in establishing the OSP, accused the government of hypocrisy, saying its claims that the previous government attempted to weaken the institution were unfounded.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has suggested his political journey extends beyond his current position, ruling out parliamentary ambitions but leaving open the possibility of higher office. He said his immediate focus is helping the NPP return to power in 2028 under former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa Benjamin Quarshie says Ghana will no longer accept deaths of its citizens abroad being disregarded, and will demand full accountability in every case. He clarified that recent xenophobic incidents in South Africa have not resulted in Ghanaian deaths, and disclosed that a Ghanaian reportedly killed in East London was stabbed by armed robbers three weeks prior, with the discovery delayed and the matter now escalated to the Foreign Affairs Minister.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa says no Ghanaians have been killed in ongoing xenophobic attacks, citing official mission data. He clarified that a viral claim about a Ghanaian death in East London was actually a stabbing by armed robbers unrelated to xenophobic violence, which occurred three weeks prior.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says religious leaders have a duty to comment on national and governance issues, while remaining non-partisan in their dealings with congregations that span multiple political parties.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana said the Church has a duty to speak on governance and political happenings without being labelled partisan, insisting that neutrality does not mean silence.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has rejected criticism over its public commentary on governance, insisting it will continue to speak on national issues without fear of being labelled partisan. The General Secretary stated that the Council's member churches remain non-partisan despite addressing economic hardship, elections, and leadership accountability.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Energy Minister Richard Gyan Mensah says he deliberately removed his home generator to experience the same power outages faced by ordinary Ghanaians. He attributed rising demand at the start of the year to strains on the power system, noting that overloaded transformers caused outages in several communities, and said he actively monitors restoration efforts.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Energy Minister Richard Gyan Mensah has blamed recent power disruptions on a sharp surge in electricity demand at the beginning of the year, noting that overloaded transformers have become a key pressure point in the distribution system, though power operators have responded promptly to complaints.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal veteran Tsatsu Tsikata says he deliberately downplays his history as a former lecturer to judges he now appears before in court, emphasizing that courtroom roles must take precedence over past academic relationships.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal expert Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that systemic exclusion, as exemplified by the SALL case, risks eroding the state's legitimacy and blurring the line between lawful governance and lawlessness. He argues that SALL residents are owed compensation and reparation for being denied parliamentary representation in the 2020 elections, and describes the situation as a constitutional threat to the Republic.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has called for reparations for residents of the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi traditional areas, who were unable to vote in the 2020 parliamentary election after being moved to the Oti Region without being assigned a constituency. Tsikata, who served as counsel for the petitioners, argues they should be compensated for the representation and Common Fund access they lost during the four-year period.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →