Greater Accra Regional Minister

2026-05-222026-08-23

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June 2026
5 JunJoy Online
… The Mayor noted that his visit to the affected area was undertaken on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Greater Accra Regional Minister and the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, to convey the government’s sympathy and assess the needs of …
AMA supports Tudu fire victims with GH₵106,000 relief package
May 2026
22 MayJoy Online
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has urged the Greater Accra Regional Minister to take immediate action to shut down or relocate the growing livestock market operating at Kanda near the National Mosque. …
PAC calls for closure of livestock market near the national mosque

Society

Ghana Teacher Prize 2026 launched to honour educators

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The National Teaching Council launched the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize in Accra, themed "Empowering Teachers, Architects of the Future," to honour outstanding pre-tertiary teachers for their dedication and contribution to education. The Education Minister reaffirmed government commitment to improving teacher welfare, citing measures including placing over 30,000 diploma-to-degree teachers on appropriate salary scales and working toward a 20 per cent rural housing allowance.

14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 14 August

Ghana Teacher Prize 2026 launched to honour educators
The National Teaching Council launched the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize in Accra, themed "Empowering Teachers, Architects of the Future," to honour outstanding pre-tertiary teachers for their dedication and contribution to education. The Education Minister reaffirmed government commitment to improving teacher welfare, citing measures including placing over 30,000 diploma-to-degree teachers on appropriate salary scales and working toward a 20 per cent rural housing allowance.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Greater Accra authorities demolish structures blocking waterways
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says authorities have begun quietly demolishing structures obstructing drains and waterways to prevent flooding, with the military tasked to support the effort. The demolitions are part of a nationwide clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Weak enforcement of planning rules worsens Accra flooding, says Quartey
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey attributed Accra's recurring flooding to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, arguing that while flooding cannot be entirely prevented, its effects could be minimised through effective drainage infrastructure and strict enforcement of development regulations. He noted that unauthorised developments and human activities have obstructed natural watercourses carrying runoff from the Akuapem Hills through communities like Abokobi, Haatso and Achimota before discharging into the Odaw River and Korle Lagoon.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

Onion trader relocation reduced flooding in Accra corridor
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 29 June

Court to rule July 7 on contempt case against Accra Regional Minister
The Adentan High Court 2 has scheduled July 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling in contempt proceedings against the Greater Accra Regional Minister over allegations she breached a court order restraining development on disputed land at Dodowa Forest. The minister's counsel did not appear when the matter was called on Wednesday, and the applicant's counsel alleged the minister was aware of the injunction but directed work on the site to continue anyway.
29 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 16 June

Korle-Klottey Municipality revenue surges 72% to GH₵40m in 2025
The Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly's internally generated revenue jumped 72 percent from GH₵25.3 million in 2024 to GH₵40 million by end of 2025, enabling infrastructure projects including the construction of 6,000-trader capacity markets and attracting private investors for market redevelopment.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 12 June

Ghana pledges support for repatriated nationals from Côte d'Ivoire
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says government will provide full support for Ghanaian nationals repatriated from Côte d'Ivoire following demolition exercises that displaced residents, assisting them to reintegrate and rebuild their livelihoods.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

Mahama urges strict implementation of policies to prevent Accra flooding
President Mahama has called on Ghanaians to abandon short-term complacency and adopt disciplined, forward-looking approaches to address recurring flooding in Accra, warning against a cyclical pattern of neglect after rainy seasons end.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Agyemang-Duah questions credibility of private awards for officials
Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has raised concerns about the increasing number of awards being presented to public officials by private organisations, arguing that democratic accountability and electoral judgment, rather than award schemes without transparent criteria, should be the true measure of their performance.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister says award reflects her work
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says she was not surprised by receiving a Best Regional Minister Award, describing it as recognition of her work on sanitation, chieftaincy disputes, street lighting, and boundary issues in the region.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

AMA distributes GH₵106,000 relief to Tudu fire victims
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has distributed GH₵106,000 in cash support to 106 victims of a recent fire at the Accra Central Police Barracks Trading Area in Tudu, with each victim receiving GH₵1,000. The Mayor said the support was intended to help victims meet urgent needs as they recover from the disaster, though he acknowledged the amount could not fully compensate for losses suffered.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

PAC urges closure or relocation of livestock market at Kanda
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on the Greater Accra Regional Minister to shut down or relocate the livestock market operating near the National Mosque, citing concerns over sanitation, congestion, and the city's image. Committee Vice Chairman Davis Opoku Ansah said the trade in cattle, goats, and camels has expanded significantly and requires urgent intervention to prevent environmental deterioration in central Accra.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →