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Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Also known as: Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu · Mr Kwakye Ofosu · Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu · Mr Ofosu · Minister of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu · Mr Kwakye · Ofosu-Kwakye · Mr. Kwakye Ofosu · presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State for Government Communications who responds to government controversies and manages official communications on policy matters.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    According to a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the visit follows Ghana’s recent support to Jamaica after a major natural disaster.

    Mahama heads to Jamaica to deepen Ghana-Caribbean ties and push reparations agenda
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The statement, signed by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, described the late ambassador as one of Ghana’s most distinguished statesmen.

    State funeral for Ambassador James Victor Gbeho set for July 31
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, described the visit as another milestone in the growing bilateral relations between Ghana and Gabon.

    Gabon President starts 3-day official visit to Ghana today
  5. Joy Online

    The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, issued the clarification in a Facebook post on Monday, July 27, following the widespread circulation of the video.

    Gov’t dismisses claims over viral Mahama video, says remarks were taken out of context
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    versal Health Coverage: Ending AIDS, TB, Improving Maternal Health, Addressing Endemic Non-Communicable and Neglected Tropical Diseases and Conditions in Africa.” The statement, signed by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu

    Prez Mahama to host AU summit on universal health coverage and ending AIDS
  7. Joy Online

    According to the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Ghana’s hosting of the summit reflects the country’s commitment to working with African Union member states to develop practical, people-centred solutions to improve health o

    Tanzania’s President Samia to lead maternal, child health call at AU health summit in Accra
  8. Joy Online

    The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced this in a Facebook post, stating that the Education Minister will present a mid-year assessment of Ghana’s education sector during the engagement.

    Education Minister to outline GH¢3bn plan to end double-track system today
  9. Joy Online

    The announcement was made by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a Facebook post ahead of the event.

    Education Minister to outline mid-year performance, unveil GH¢3bn plan to end double track
  10. Joy Online

    Cabinet is holding its third and final session to consider the government’s position paper on proposals for reviewing Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced.

    Cabinet begins final review of government’s position on constitutional reforms
  11. Joy Online

    According to the statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the late Yaa Naa would be remembered as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign ushered in healing, reconciliation and lasting peace in Dag

    Government mourns Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, praises his role in Dagbon peace efforts
World & Region

Mahama to visit Jamaica for reparations dialogue, deepen ties

The News

President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Kingston, Jamaica, from August 2 to 5, 2026, to strengthen Ghana's relations with Jamaica and CARICOM, and advance the global campaign for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade. The visit will include a high-level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies and tribute to Jamaica's Pan-African heritage.

8 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Mahama to visit Jamaica for reparations dialogue, deepen ties

    President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Kingston, Jamaica, from August 2 to 5, 2026, to strengthen Ghana's relations with Jamaica and CARICOM, and advance the global campaign for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade. The visit will include a high-level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies and tribute to Jamaica's Pan-African heritage.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. State funeral set for former Foreign Minister Gbeho

    Ghana will hold a state funeral for late former Foreign Affairs Minister James Victor Gbeho on July 31, 2026, at the State House in Accra. The diplomat served as Chief Director and Deputy Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, UN Special Representative for Somalia, and President of the ECOWAS Commission.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Gabon's President begins three-day official visit to Ghana

    Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is visiting Ghana at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by government ministers and business officials. The leaders will hold bilateral talks to review relations and explore cooperation across political, trade, mining, energy, agriculture, and other sectors.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. Government dismisses viral Mahama video as out-of-context claims

    The government, through Minister of State for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, dismissed social media claims about a viral video of President Mahama, stating his remarks were taken out of context. Ofosu said the President was discussing the release of GH¢150 million for post-flood mitigation efforts and urged the public to disregard what he called misleading interpretations.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ghana to host African Union health summit July 2026

    President Mahama will host an Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Accra from July 21 to 22, 2026, to discuss universal health coverage and strategies to end AIDS, tuberculosis, and improve maternal health across the continent.

    21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Tanzania's president to lead maternal health call at AU summit in Accra

    Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, will lead a Call to Action on maternal, newborn, child and adolescent survival at the AU Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage in Accra beginning July 21, 2026. The summit will bring together African leaders, policymakers and health experts to discuss strategies for stronger health systems and address critical health challenges including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, maternal mortality and non-communicable diseases.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Education Minister to present GH¢3bn plan ending double-track system

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is expected to outline a Cabinet-approved GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme aimed at abolishing the double-track system in Senior High Schools during a Government Accountability Series presentation. The programme addresses infrastructure deficits that have necessitated the double-track system in some Senior High Schools.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 19 July

  1. Education minister to outline GH¢3bn plan eliminating double-track system

    The Education Minister will present a mid-year assessment of Ghana's education sector and announce details of a GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme approved by Cabinet to abolish the double-track system in Senior High Schools.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Cabinet holds final review of Ghana constitutional reform proposals

    Cabinet is holding its third and final session to review the government's position on proposals for constitutional reforms, following recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee that include extending the presidential term from four to five years, ending the dual role of ministers in Parliament, establishing an independent Emoluments Commission, and reforming MMDCE appointments.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Government mourns Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, praises peace efforts

    The Government has expressed sorrow over the death of the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, with President John Dramani Mahama extending condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Dagbon. The government credited the late King with ushering in healing, reconciliation and lasting peace in Dagbon after years of conflict through his commitment to unity and stability.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. EOCO arrests Weija Children's Hospital contractor over procurement

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested the contractor responsible for procuring medical equipment for the 120-bed Weija Children's Hospital following World Bank concerns over alleged misprocurement and pricing discrepancies in the equipment supply for the World Bank-funded project.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government to enforce sanitation laws, demolish waterway structures

    The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government will strictly enforce sanitation by-laws and demolish structures obstructing waterways to prevent flooding. He cited recent devastating floods as prompting the government to strengthen waste management systems and enforce existing regulations more strictly.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Government to sustain national clean-up exercise beyond one-off effort

    The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government's National General Cleaning Exercise will be sustained rather than a one-off response, following successful public participation in clearing choked drains and waterways. President John Mahama aims to institutionalise the campaign as a regular activity to address flooding and environmental sanitation.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Two-day national cleaning exercise begins in seven regions

    A two-day National General Cleaning exercise is being launched in seven regions, with residents, security agencies and MMDAs working to desilt drains, clear refuse and sweep public spaces as part of Government's response to the June 29 floods that affected Accra and other parts of the country.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Over 500 police deployed for national cleaning exercise

    More than 500 police officers from the Accra Regional Police Command have been deployed across Greater Accra to provide security and participate in a two-day National General Cleaning exercise ordered by President Mahama following recent floods, scheduled for July 10–11.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. July 10–11 national cleaning days declared, Friday not a holiday

    President Mahama ordered a two-day nationwide clean-up exercise on July 10–11 following floods that claimed at least 12 lives and affected about 38,800 people across seven regions. Although markets and shops will close and all workers are expected to participate, Friday is not a public holiday; the Minister of Local Government warned that traders who open during the exercise would face consequences.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Government dismisses Minority calls for Attorney General's removal

    The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications has rejected the Minority's demand for the Attorney General's dismissal over the disbursement of GH¢350 million to flood victims, insisting no law was breached and the government acted within legal framework.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority demands probe into GH¢350m flood relief fund disbursement

    The Minority in Parliament is questioning the legality of a GH¢350 million allocation for flood relief and post-flood mitigation, calling for the Finance and Justice Ministers to appear before Parliament to explain the source and process used to release the funds.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana defers South Africa bilateral meeting over xenophobic tensions

    Ghana and South Africa postponed a scheduled bilateral meeting originally planned for early August 2026 due to civil unrest and anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. The engagement, the third session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission, was deferred as a practical measure to manage tensions stemming from xenophobia.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Ghana, South Africa should resolve tensions via diplomacy, not social media

    Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Nana Asafo Adjei has urged Ghana and South Africa to resolve their diplomatic differences through established channels rather than public social media exchanges, following tensions over xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting foreign nationals including Ghanaians. He expressed concern over public disagreement between Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and South African counterpart Ronald Lamola on social media, arguing such sensitive matters are best handled through direct diplomatic engagement.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority MP demands clarity on Ramaphosa visit deferral

    Ghana's Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the government to provide more details on its decision to defer a proposed state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over xenophobic attacks and saying the Minority Caucus lacks sufficient information to assess the situation and contribute meaningfully to discussions on Ghana's diplomatic response.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana-South Africa ties remain cordial despite xenophobic attacks

    Ghana's Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has reaffirmed that bilateral relations with South Africa remain cordial despite xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals and Ramaphosa's rejected visit request. Ofosu stated Ghana has taken steps to protect and repatriate its citizens but believes the relationship has not been damaged, while expressing that South Africa could have done more to ensure their safety.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana defers Ramaphosa visit until xenophobic tensions ease

    Ghana's Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Ghana will be postponed until xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa subside, to prevent the violence from overshadowing bilateral discussions. Ofosu stressed that Ghana-South Africa relations remain cordial and that the deferral is meant to protect Ghanaian citizens, not signal a diplomatic breakdown.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana defers Ramaphosa visit amid South African xenophobic attacks

    Ghana's government communications minister clarified that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's planned state visit, originally scheduled for early August 2026, was arranged before the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Ghana sent diplomatic communication to defer the visit until tensions ease and the issues are resolved.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Mahama declares July 10–11 national cleaning days in flood-affected regions

    President Mahama has declared July 10 and 11 as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-affected regions, with government appointees and citizens mobilized to clean communities and reduce flooding risk through drain desilting and related activities.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. NADMO begins flood relief distribution to affected communities

    The National Disaster Management Organisation will distribute relief items to flood victims starting Saturday, July 4, as part of the government's response to flooding that has claimed lives, displaced residents, and destroyed property, particularly in Greater Accra. The government minister said emergency relief supplies have already reached some worst-affected communities, with further distributions expected in the coming days.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Two flood victims' bodies recovered near Weija in Greater Accra

    Two bodies believed to have been swept away during recent flooding were recovered at Adakope near Weija in the Weija Gbawe Municipality on Thursday, July 2. The discovery has renewed concerns about persistent flooding in the area, with local authorities citing inadequate drainage infrastructure and the need for long-term interventions.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Flood relief expands to six regions beyond Greater Accra

    Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced that emergency relief support will begin reaching Central, Volta, Western, Ashanti, Western North, and Eastern Regions starting July 4, after initial distribution focused on Greater Accra. NADMO regional coordinators are mobilised to deliver relief packages to affected districts nationwide.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Armed Forces chief to brief nation on flood mitigation efforts

    Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces, will address the nation on Thursday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. on the progress of a nationwide flood mitigation exercise and measures being implemented to protect communities from flooding.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Mahama releases GH¢300 million for flood relief and mitigation

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed the release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief and mitigation following heavy rainfall in Accra and southern communities. GH¢150 million will fund urgent relief for affected persons and communities, while GH¢150 million will support flood mitigation measures.

    30 June 2026 · The Chronicle

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