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.
… His demand follows a defence mounted by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, over allegations that procurement rules were bypassed through extensive sole-sourcing under the government’s Big Push road infrastructure programme. …
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has rejected claims by Damongo Member of Parliament Samuel Abu Jinapor that the Mahama administration has inflated the Office of Government Machinery with political appointees, thereby increasing the go …
… Addressing a press briefing in Accra on Monday, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the report was prepared following allegations by The Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) suggesting widespread abuse of the single-source procurement process …
… Government Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu in a press briefing on Monday, June 15, disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama directed an internal review after receiving a petition and supporting report from the Media Foundation for W …
… At a press briefing on Monday, June 15, Government Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said a 72-page presidential review report concluded that the Ministry’s procurement decisions were lawful and justified under urgent national circumstan …
… At a press briefing on Monday, June 15, Government Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said a 72-page presidential review report found that the “Ministry of Roads and Highways acted within the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 …
… Addressing a press briefing in Accra on Monday, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that a detailed investigation ordered by President John Mahama found that 90.28 per cent of all road contracts awarded since 2025 were subjected to competitive procurement procedu …
… Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu clarified on Monday, June 15, in response to public commentary suggesting that salaries of political appointees at the Presidency had been increased under the current government. …
… Government Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed this at a press briefing on Monday, June 15, saying a comprehensive 72-page investigative report commissioned by President John Mahama found no evidence to support claims of widespre …
… At a press briefing today, the President’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, dismissed the narrative as “ignorant propaganda” and insisted that the President has not increased any salaries inherited from the previous administration. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.