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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 for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu · Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu · Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Government Communications Minister who has advocated for media freedom as a security strategy and promoted the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as Ghana's largest infrastructure project.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a Facebook post, described President Mahama as a leader noted for investments in major infrastructure projects.

    See 3D photos of multi-purpose car park, hotels project at Accra International Airport
  3. Joy Online

    Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a Facebook post, described President Mahama as a leader noted for investments in major infrastructure projects.

    Mahama to cut sod for new multi-storey airport car park, hotels
  4. Joy Online

    um organised by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on Wednesday to mark its 77th anniversary, on the theme: “Building on our Legacy, Advancing Ethical Journalism and Shaping the Future of Digital Media.” Ms Muslim, who was speaking on behalf of Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu

    Gov’t, media must sustain partnership to safeguard Ghana’s democratic gains – Shamima
  5. Daily Guide

    A statement issued Friday evening by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the agreement was reached after a meeting at the Presidency aimed at resolving the dispute between the two parties and salvagi

    Mahama Rescues Adamus Resources
  6. Joy Online

    Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, officially launched the Annual Edzikanfo Lecture and emphasised the continued importance of ethics, professionalism and public trust in communication practice.

    IPR Ghana launches annual Edzikanfo Lecture; maiden edition honours Joseph Allotey-Pappoe
  7. The Chronicle

    According to the statement issued by the President’s spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the plan will cover outstanding obligations to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, financial institutions and suppliers.

    Government grants Adamus reprieve, orders 12-month turnaround plan
  8. Daily Guide

    Guest of Honour, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, officially launched the lecture.

    IPR Ghana Launches Edzikanfo Lecture, Honours PR Trailblazer JEAP
  9. Joy Online

    The President was accompanied by Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, and Madam Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister

    Ghana to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity – Mahama
  10. Joy Online

    Other dignitaries who accompanied the President included Mr Alhassan Suhuyini, Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, Mr Mahama Ayariga, newly appointed Minister of Chieftaincy

    President Mahama reiterates commitment to link regional capitals with good roads
  11. Joy Online

    The President was accompanied by Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, and Madam Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister

    Mahama announces five-year plan to cut Ghana’s reliance on imported medicines
Business

Mahama receives cleared Accra-Kumasi Expressway right-of-way

The News

President Mahama is to formally receive a 175.6-kilometre cleared right-of-way for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway on September 14, marking a key milestone towards construction. The cleared corridor, prepared by the Ghana Armed Forces for the 198.7-kilometre expressway project, will enable the space required for construction, operation, maintenance and possible future expansion of the highway.

6 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Mahama receives cleared Accra-Kumasi Expressway right-of-way

    President Mahama is to formally receive a 175.6-kilometre cleared right-of-way for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway on September 14, marking a key milestone towards construction. The cleared corridor, prepared by the Ghana Armed Forces for the 198.7-kilometre expressway project, will enable the space required for construction, operation, maintenance and possible future expansion of the highway.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Accra-Kumasi Expressway positioned as Ghana's largest infrastructure project

    Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu says the completion of the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway will mark a major milestone and be the single largest piece of infrastructure built by a Ghanaian government, with 170 kilometres of the corridor already cleared in preparation for construction and funding to be fully secured by end of 2026.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Accra-Kumasi Expressway to be fully domestically funded

    Ghana's government says the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project will be the largest infrastructure project undertaken by a Ghanaian government and the first of such scale to be fully financed from domestic resources without external borrowing; the Finance Minister has assured all funding will be secured by end of 2026.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. President Mahama dissolves boards of nine state institutions

    President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions with immediate effect, including Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, BOST, VALCO, CBG, Ghana Post Company Limited, Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC Ghana Limited, GNPC, and the National Sports Authority. Sector ministers have been directed to implement the dissolutions in accordance with applicable laws, with the boards to be reconstituted in due course.

    2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Mahama dissolves boards of nine state institutions

    President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions including Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, BOST, VALCO, Consolidated Bank Ghana, Ghana Post, the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, TDC Ghana, GNPC, and the National Sports Authority, with immediate effect to allow for reconstitution.

    2 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. President Mahama dissolves boards of nine state institutions

    President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, Ghana Post, GNPC, and NSA, with immediate effect. Sector ministers have been directed to implement the dissolution in accordance with applicable laws, and the boards will be reconstituted in due course.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Media urged to uphold information integrity, prevent misinformation

    The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Media freedom is security strategy, not threat – Government spokesman

    Ghana's Presidential Spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu said media freedom is a security strategy rather than a threat, calling for strong media-national security cooperation. He argued that Ghana's stability stems from press freedom, not censorship, and that a free press acts as a pressure valve for citizen grievances.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Ayariga commits to mobilising funds for National Cathedral

    Minister-designate Mahama Ayariga told Parliament's Appointments Committee he would explore ways of mobilising funds for the National Cathedral if approved, the Christian community backs it, and President Mahama supports it. Ayariga said while he supported the concept of a national cathedral, he had concerns about how the project was previously implemented and its location.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. National Cathedral a good idea but poorly implemented, says designate

    Minister-designate Mahama Ayariga told Parliament's Appointments Committee that while he sees nothing wrong with a national Christian place of worship, the cathedral project was "a good idea that was badly implemented." He said if approved as minister, he would engage Christian leaders to determine whether they still want the project completed and would help mobilize funds if the President agrees.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mahama to launch airport car park and hotels project August 27

    President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for construction of a multi-tiered car park and airport hotels complex at Accra International Airport, as part of efforts to expand and modernise airport facilities.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama to launch multi-storey car park and hotels at airport

    President Mahama is scheduled to cut sod on August 27, 2026, for a seven-storey car park with over 2,000 parking bays, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Government, media partnership essential to protect Ghana's democracy

    The Deputy Government Spokesperson has called for the government and media to sustain their partnership to safeguard Ghana's democratic gains and strengthen accountability. She highlighted the media's central role in voter education, public debate, and accountability in Ghana's return to constitutional rule in 1992 and the sustenance of eight successive peaceful elections.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Presidency directs roadmap for Adamus Resources turnaround

    The Presidency has directed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Commission and Adamus Resources Limited to present a 12-month roadmap for turning around the Adamus mine, with a joint six-member management team comprising three government and three company representatives to supervise the process. The roadmap will address settling liabilities owed to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Minerals Income Investment Fund, financial institutions and suppliers, and explore injecting fresh capital through additional equity partners.

    24 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 22 August

  1. IPR Ghana launches annual lecture honouring PR pioneers

    The Institute of Public Relations Ghana has launched the Annual Edzikanfo Lecture to honour pioneers of the profession and draw lessons from their lives and contributions. The inaugural edition, held on August 7 at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, celebrated Joseph Emmanuel Allotey-Pappoe, former President of IPR Ghana and the African Public Relations Association, for his contributions to developing Public Relations in Ghana and across Africa.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Government grants Adamus mining reprieve, orders 12-month turnaround plan

    Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve outstanding financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and government will oversee implementation.

    21 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Government grants Adamus reprieve, orders 12-month turnaround plan

    Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal government and Adamus representation will oversee implementation.

    21 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 19 August

  1. IPR Ghana launches Edzikanfo Lecture to honour PR pioneers

    The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana has launched the Annual Edzikanfo Lecture to honour pioneers of the PR profession and draw lessons from their contributions. The inaugural edition celebrated Joseph Emmanuel Allotey-Pappoe, former President of IPR Ghana and the African Public Relations Association, for his role in shaping public relations in Ghana and across Africa.

    19 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana plans to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce imports

    President Mahama announced plans to expand Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity with a five-year government plan aimed at reducing dependence on imported medicines, which currently account for about 70 per cent of medicines used in Ghana. The expansion is intended to reduce medicine costs, strengthen the provision of treatment under the Free Primary Health Care programme, and create export opportunities to neighbouring countries.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Mahama reiterates commitment to link all regional capitals with roads

    President Mahama has reiterated his government's commitment to linking all regional capitals with good roads as part of the "Big Push" road programme, designed to improve connectivity and facilitate economic activities. He inspected ongoing construction on the Chuchuliga-Chiana section of the Chuchuliga-Tumu-Wa road, a 260-kilometre stretch spanning the Upper East and Upper West regions.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama outlines five-year plan to boost local medicine production

    President Mahama announced a five-year plan to expand Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imported medicines, which currently account for 70 per cent of drugs used in the country. The plan, presented by the National Vaccine Institute, Ministry of Health, and Pharmaceutical Association of Ghana, aims to lower medicine costs and enable export to neighbouring countries.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Asoukor Bridge construction continues despite rainfall delays

    Work on the Asoukor Bridge is progressing, though high water levels from recent rainfall have temporarily disrupted activities at the site. The government has confirmed its commitment to the project, and contractors are expected to resume full operations once weather and site conditions permit.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Mahama reorganises National Security Council Secretariat

    President Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, with appointments including Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, and several other reassignments effective immediately. The changes are intended to strengthen the Secretariat and improve its operations.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 11 August

  1. President Mahama reorganises National Security Council Secretariat

    President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, appointing Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, with former National Security Coordinator Yaw Donkor reassigned to the Office of the National Security Advisor as Director of Intelligence and Research.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Mahama names Ayariga, Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers, reshuffles portfolio

    President Mahama has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Bawku MP Mahama Ayariga to Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Korley Klottey lawmaker Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to Environment, Science and Technology. Two other ministers were reassigned: Kenneth Gilbert Adjei moved from Works and Housing to Defence, and Ibrahim Ahmed moved to Works and Housing from Local Government.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 9 August

  1. Tourism Minister to account for stewardship on Monday

    Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie will address the Government Accountability Series on August 10 to outline government policies, programmes and interventions in the sector since assuming office.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Mahama nominates two MPs and reassigns two ministers

    President John Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and Mahama Ayariga for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, both subject to parliamentary vetting. He also reassigned Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to Defence and Ahmed Ibrahim to Works, Housing and Water Resources, filling vacancies created by a helicopter crash last year.

    7 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Ahmed Ibrahim becomes Works, Housing, Water Resources Minister

    President Mahama has reassigned Ahmed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency, from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to head the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, replacing Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama nominates Zanetor Rawlings as Environment Minister

    President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, Klottey Korle MP, as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga, Bawku Central MP, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The nominations were submitted to Parliament on Friday, August 7, 2026, and require parliamentary approval before the appointees can assume office.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Government denies role in Sedina Tamakloe acquittal, cites court authority

    Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed allegations that the NDC government influenced the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, stating the government was not in office when she left Ghana and that the Court of Appeal had constitutional authority to review High Court judgments.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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