Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration inflated the Office of Government Machinery with political appointees, saying current data show 233 political appointees under the Office of the President compared to 355 under the previous administration.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government defended its 'Big Push' infrastructure programme, revealing through a 72-page investigative report commissioned by President Mahama that 47.14 per cent of contracts were awarded through sole-source procurement, contrary to allegations of widespread non-competitive contract awards.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government says it will release a 72-page investigative report on Tuesday into allegations of procurement abuse at the Ministry of Roads and Highways under the Big Push infrastructure programme, following claims raised by The Fourth Estate and forwarded by the Media Foundation for West Africa.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has stated that the Ministry of Roads and Highways did not breach any procurement laws in awarding contracts under the Big Push infrastructure programme, with Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu saying a 72-page presidential review report concluded the Ministry's procurement decisions were lawful and justified under urgent national circumstances.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Government says its use of single-source procurement for 47.14% of Big Push road contracts complied with Ghana's procurement laws and was justified by urgent national considerations and the need for accelerated infrastructure delivery. A 72-page presidential review found the Ministry of Roads and Highways acted within the Public Procurement Act, 2003.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government says that 90.28 per cent of all road contracts awarded since 2025 were subjected to competitive procurement procedures, according to a 72-page report by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs following allegations of sole-source procurement abuse by investigative outlets.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has clarified that President Mahama has not constituted a committee to review Article 71 office holders' emoluments, and that current salaries and conditions of service were inherited from the previous administration. Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu described claims of salary increases for political appointees at the Presidency as misleading.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abuses sole-source procurement, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing. A 72-page investigative report commissioned by President John Mahama found no evidence of widespread abuse of sole-source procurement in road contract awards.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's spokesperson has denied reports that presidential appointee salaries have surged despite a reduction in the number of political appointees at Jubilee House, from 357 in 2023 to 233 in 2025. Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated that the President has not increased any salaries inherited from the previous administration.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has formally notified the President of his intention to resign effective July 31, 2026, to return to academia and continue his career at the University of Ghana.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, Samuel Tettey, has retired, and the government is proceeding with his replacement through constitutional procedures. A nominee has been submitted to the Council of State for consideration.
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The government has confirmed that processes are underway to replace former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo on the Council of State following her resignation from the advisory body, which she submitted in September last year without stating her reasons.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from the Council of State after President Mahama accepted her letter of resignation submitted in September 2025. A replacement is being appointed in accordance with the Constitution.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government Communications Minister announced a press briefing to clarify "false claims" regarding Presidency staffing and resignations of public officials, and to release findings from a Presidential Enquiry into Ministry of Roads and Highways contracts following investigative reports.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has authorised the release of GH¢76 million to the Black Stars, split between GH¢58 million for World Cup preparations and group stages, and GH¢17 million to settle outstanding qualification bonuses owed to the team.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →