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Franklin Cudjoe

Franklin Cudjoe — Founding President and CEO of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, appointed to Ghana's Joint National-United Nations Steering Committee in 2026.

2026-05-162026-08-24

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI, urged the Minister to consider a structured pathway through which Adamus could address the concerns raised by regulators, meet its obligations and work towards restoring its operations under an appropriate framework.

    From dialogue to action: IMANI engagement helps shape a new path for Adamus Resources
  3. Joy Online

    Its delegation comprised Founding President and CEO Franklin Cudjoe, Vice President for Strategy Selorm Branttie, writer and IMANI Associate Kay Codjoe, and Associate Ransford Brobbey.

    Adamus: From regulatory deadlock to a roadmap for recovery—Kay Codjoe writes
  4. Joy Online

    The IMANI delegation was led by its Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Cudjoe, and included Vice-President for Strategy Selorm Branttie, writer and IMANI associate Kay Codjoe, and IMANI associate Ransford Brobbey.

    Lands Minister backs calls for strategic investor to revive VALCO
  5. Joy Online

    The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is pleased to announce the appointment of its Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Cudjoe, to Ghana’s Joint National United Nations Steering Committee (JSC), the country’s highest strategic oversight body established t

    Franklin Cudjoe appointed to Ghana’s Joint National-United Nations Steering Committee
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, raising concerns about what he described as the impl

    Ken Ofori-Atta ‘toa so’; live free, live forever – Franklin Cudjoe says after Sedina Tamakloe’s acquittal
  8. June 2026
  9. Cudjoe demands government clarity on Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu whereabouts

    1. Joy Online

      Mr Kwakye Ofosu also rejected suggestions that a top government official had informed IMANI Africa President Franklin Cudjoe otherwise, challenging him to provide evidence to support the claim.

      Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu in prison custody, not under house arrest – Kwakye Ofosu
    2. Joy Online

      Founding President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on authorities to provide greater transparency regarding the whereabouts and status of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu following her reported extradition to Ghana.

      Franklin Cudjoe demands clarity on Sedina’s whereabouts after extradition to Ghana
  10. May 2026
  11. The Chronicle

    ggesting she was “rehearsing for her potential role as a running mate,” before declaring that the country had entered a period of “renewed hope and optimism.” Fastest Economic Recovery The Majority Leader relied heavily on comments made recently by policy analyst, Franklin Cudjoe

    Ghana On Right Path Despite Challenges -Ayariga
  12. Joy Online

    President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on the government to remain committed to fiscal discipline and policy reforms as Ghana transitions into a new Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    Franklin Cudjoe urges discipline in implementation of IMF PCI programme
  13. Joy Online

    exterity of the economic management team, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, the encouraging progress of GoldBod, and all other functionaries of government who will abide by the honour code of spending within budgets to make Ghana’s self-imposed IMF PCI possible.– Franklin Cudjoe

    Franklin Cudjoe: Mahama gov’t delivered Ghana’s fastest economic recovery

Saturday 22 August

  1. Government establishes 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources turnaround

    The Government has agreed to a 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources following policy dialogue initiated by IMANI with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister defended regulatory action against the company while remaining open to engagement if the company demonstrated commitment to addressing regulator concerns.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana faces severe mining sector pressure amid Adamus dispute

    The Adamus Resources dispute reflects broader regulatory and environmental challenges in Ghana's mining sector. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister reported 8,900 hectares of forest reserves completely degraded, 258 arrests, and 200 excavators seized, while government proposes reducing large-scale mining lease duration from 30 to 20 years and strengthening mining communities' voice in licensing.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Lands minister backs strategic investor to revive VALCO

    Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister says VALCO is operating unsustainably below capacity and the government should seek a strategic investor to rehabilitate the smelter and help develop an integrated aluminium industry.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Franklin Cudjoe appointed to Ghana's UN Steering Committee

    Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and CEO of IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, has been appointed to Ghana's Joint National-United Nations Steering Committee, the country's highest strategic oversight body for guiding the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework covering 2027–2030.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Franklin Cudjoe criticises acquittal of ex-MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe

    IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has expressed concern that the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre chief executive officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu could send a wrong signal about accountability, suggesting that public officials accused of wrongdoing may escape consequences if their political party returns to power.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Government denies Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is under house arrest

    The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications has dismissed claims that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is under house arrest, stating she remains in lawful custody under the Ghana Prison Service. He challenged claims from IMANI Africa that a government official had said otherwise, and declined to comment on her medical condition, saying such matters fall under the Prison Service's mandate.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cudjoe demands government clarity on Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu whereabouts

    Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa has called on authorities to provide transparency about the whereabouts and legal status of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu following her reported extradition to Ghana, noting that while the public does not demand to see her, government should clarify where she is being held and what legal processes are underway.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Majority Leader defends Mahama administration's economic record

    Mahama Ayariga, the Bawku MP and Majority Leader, defended the current NDC administration's economic stewardship in Parliament, arguing Ghana is experiencing one of its fastest economic recoveries and has stabilized after what he characterized as mismanagement under the previous NPP government.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 18 May

  1. Franklin Cudjoe urges fiscal discipline in IMF PCI implementation

    The President of IMANI Africa has called on the government to maintain fiscal discipline and policy reforms as Ghana moves to a non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument arrangement with the IMF, which aims to provide policy guidance and support towards investment-grade status. Cudjoe rejected claims the PCI was cosmetic or merely for public relations, emphasizing that success depends on consistent implementation of reforms.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Mahama government achieves Ghana's fastest economic recovery

    An opinion piece by Franklin Cudjoe credits the current Mahama administration with delivering Ghana's fastest economic recovery, citing achievements including IMF programme exit, declining inflation, debt reduction from 65% to 45% of GDP in one year, and strengthened international reserves.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

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