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Order a long-term news report on Finance Minister
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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… Mr Amissah said President John Mahama directed the Finance Minister in March 2025 to support the flood response committee with resources from the GARID facility after it was established. …
$65m flood protection cash was diverted to Covid under Akufo-Addo – Finance MinistryJoy Online
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister, Dr Theo Acheampong, has clarified that Ghana’s recent early debt settlements should not be interpreted as a sign that the country is preparing to return to the international bond market anytime soon. …
Ghana not returning to bond market yet despite early debt settlements — Theo AcheampongJoy Online
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while claiming credit for abolishing what it described as nuisance taxes. …
Amin Adam accuses government of introducing new taxes despite abolishing ‘nuisance taxes’Joy Online
… He argued that the reporting structure of the office, which places it under the supervision of the Finance Minister, undermines its credibility and effectiveness. …
Afenyo-Markin warns Value for Money Office Could ‘legitimise’ procurement corruptionJoy Online
… By law, these should have been approved by the Board and submitted to the Finance Minister by end-March. …
Bank of Ghana Balances on a Knife EdgePresident Mahama announced that soldiers will remain stationed in nine forest reserves cleared of illegal mining to prevent operators from returning, following previous experiences where illegal miners resumed activity after military personnel withdrew.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that soldiers will remain stationed in nine forest reserves cleared of illegal mining to prevent operators from returning, following previous experiences where illegal miners resumed activity after military personnel withdrew.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Council of Parents Teachers Association has backed striking pre-tertiary teachers' concerns and warned that parents will join unions in street protests if government fails to meet an October 30 deadline for resolving outstanding issues. The PTA secretary said parents recognise the legitimacy of teachers' grievances and urges the government to honour its commitments, while hoping ongoing discussions will lead to resolution.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has called for urgent action to address what it describes as a growing drug trafficking menace, warning it poses a national security threat and damages Ghana's international image. The party cited 12 cocaine-related incidents over an 18-month period, including a March 2025 seizure of more than 3.3 tonnes of cocaine valued at over $350 million.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Petroleum Authority says it is reviewing the feasibility of extending the GH¢2 per litre diesel subsidy to petrol consumers as petroleum prices rise. The government has already spent more than GH¢1 billion on fuel price cushioning, while petrol prices increased by over 6% and diesel by 4.71% effective September 16.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to phase out Aboboya tricycles and introduce purpose-built waste collection vehicles, transfer stations within five kilometres of communities in major cities, and electronic payments via mobile money. The Finance Minister has expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles, according to Mahama Ayariga.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of wasting about 75 percent of the five-day recall period, saying little progress has been made on the three main items of business—the Depositors Protection Amendment Bill, ministerial appointments, and Supreme Court nominees—that necessitated the recall.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Fred Kwashie Awuttey says Ghana's economy is showing signs of stability but has not fully recovered from the recent downturn, and that more work is required to strengthen the country's economic position. He commended the Finance Minister's focus on fiscal discipline but cautioned that this alone does not mean the economy has completely turned the corner, citing concerns about weak revenue mobilisation.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the low attendance of government ministers in Parliament during the Finance Minister's presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying the empty seats on the Majority side show how seriously the government regards the budget.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Gideon Boako, a new MP for Tano North Constituency, has completed one year in Parliament, characterized by parliamentary contributions and development projects including dormitory blocks at Bomaa Senior High School, boreholes in over 45 communities, security service recruitment of 60-plus young people, and direct educational support for 127 students.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Finance alleges that the Akufo-Addo administration diverted $65 million from a World Bank-funded flood protection project (GARID) to finance Covid-19 activities. The Technical Advisor also cited another World Bank project where almost GH¢1 billion was spent on travel in 2024.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Technical Advisor to the Finance Minister Dr Theo Acheampong said Ghana's recent early settlement of $700 million in Eurobond obligations—comprising $525 million in principal and $175 million in interest—should not be read as a signal the country is preparing to return to the international bond market. He stated the early payments aim to reduce future debt service costs and signal commitment to honouring obligations, with any market return dependent on timing and broader economic conditions.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while crediting itself for abolishing nuisance taxes. He cited the Energy Sector Levy (Dumsor Levy), extensions of the Growth and Sustainability Levy and Special Import Levy beyond their original expiry dates, and a 15 per cent VAT charge on life insurance services as examples of new or extended levies introduced under the current administration.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the newly enacted Value for Money Office Act, 2026, could become a tool for legitimising corruption in Ghana's public procurement system rather than preventing it, arguing that the office's placement under the Finance Minister's supervision undermines its independence and credibility.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana published audited 2025 financial statements on 1 May 2026, showing a net loss of $1.25 billion and total comprehensive losses of $2.80 billion; cumulative negative equity reached approximately $9 billion, widening from $3.99 billion the previous year.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →