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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

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Vice President of Ghana, leading government initiatives on constitutional reform, justice sector strengthening, and social development.

2026-04-242026-07-30

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, announced this firm policy stance during her keynote address at the 2026 Annual National Labour Conference held in Ho.

    Government opts for modest allowance adjustments over salary overhaul
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    In this regard, she appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and the National Sports Authority (NSA) for financial and technical assistance for the athletes’ camping, feeding and lodging.

    Special Olympics Ghana appeals to govt to support special athletes
  4. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has congratulated the Black Stars on their victory over Panama in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

    Opoku-Agyemang congratulates Black Stars on victory over Panama
  5. Daily Guide

    Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars in Toronto, urging the team to represent Ghana with pride as they prepared for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    Vice President H.E. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang with the playeers
  6. Daily Guide

    Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang celebrating in the VIP stands has captured hearts after Ghana’s Black Stars secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Toronto, Canada.

    Veep’s Dance Moves Warms Hearts at BlackStars World Cup Tournament
  7. Joy Online

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed confidence in the Black Stars as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto, assuring the team of the unwavering support of Ghanaians across the world.

    ‘Ghana is behind you’ – Vice President rallies Black Stars ahead of World Cup opener
  8. Joy Online

    Former Education Minister Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang recorded the sharpest decline, dropping 5.5 percentage points to 8.5%.

    Ato Forson extends lead in NDC flagbearer race as Asiedu Nketia, Haruna Iddrisu trail in New Global Info Analytics poll
  9. Daily Guide

    President John Mahama, Veep Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (L) with the SAA plane at the backdrop President John Dramani Mahama returned to after state visits to the UK and Belarus, where he secured deals in farm equipment and economic partnerships.

    Prez. Mahama’s Joke On SAA Plane Noise Causes Stir
  10. Ghana launches revised national cultural policy for growth

    1. Joy Online

      Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday called for stronger stakeholder collaboration to help tap the full potential of Ghana’s culture and creativity industry for national development.

      Veep urges collaboration to unlock economic potential of culture, creative industry
    2. The Ghanaian Times

      Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched Ghana’s Revised National Cultural Policy, describing it as a strategic roadmap for preserving the nation’s heritage while strengthening the cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth, job creation and social transfo

      Revised National Cultural Policy launched to drive development and creative growth

Yesterday

  1. Vice President reaffirms commitment to strengthening justice sector

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening Ghana's justice sector, stating that an effective and independent judiciary is essential to safeguarding democracy and driving national development. She made the remarks at the launch of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Judicial Service.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Government to issue position paper on constitutional review

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang announced that government will issue a position paper outlining its response to the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations. The government is examining the committee's proposals and remains committed to a transparent process, with particular focus on reforms to the administration of justice.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 July

  1. Vice President meets Ghanaian diaspora in Maryland

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang engaged with Ghanaians in Potomac, Maryland, acknowledging their role in the national economy. She highlighted the government's efforts to stabilise macroeconomic conditions, citing improved economic growth, eased inflation, and currency stability.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang keynotes Sister Cities anniversary

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang delivered the keynote address at the 70th anniversary celebration of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC, speaking on city-to-city diplomacy and sustainable economic development in Africa. She emphasized Ghana's commitment to strengthening local governance through decentralization and the role of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in national development.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Vice President urges stronger city partnerships for sustainable development

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called for stronger partnerships among cities globally, saying collaboration is essential to addressing shared challenges like urbanisation, climate change, waste management, public health and disaster preparedness. She stressed that municipalities must work together through knowledge sharing, innovation and practical cooperation to enhance service delivery and community resilience.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President calls for stronger Africa city partnerships in Washington

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang delivered the keynote address at Sister Cities International's 70th-anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C., calling for stronger city-to-city partnerships across Africa to drive sustainable economic development. She reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to local governance through decentralisation, noting that the government's Reset Agenda places Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies at the centre of national development.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Ghana distributes 12.2 million sanitary pads to 2.5 million girls

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that 12.2 million sanitary pads have been distributed nationwide to female students, benefiting 2.5 million girls as part of efforts to address menstrual hygiene challenges and improve school retention. The initiative, introduced by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, was designed to prevent girls from missing or dropping out of school due to lack of access to sanitary products.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. ORC seeks Vice President support for business formalisation expansion

    The Office of the Registrar of Companies briefed Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on its nationwide business registration and sensitisation clinics designed to encourage informal sector businesses to formalise their operations and improve access to registration services.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 16 July

  1. Vice President, Ga Mantse attend Justice Annan memorial lecture

    The Vice President, the Ga Mantse, and senior government and judiciary officials attended a memorial lecture at Parliament honouring the late Justice Daniel Francis Annan, former Speaker of Parliament (1993–2001), with retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba delivering remarks on Annan's contributions to Ghana's constitutional and parliamentary development.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President calls for stronger Church-State partnership

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, addressing Accra Ridge Church's 90th anniversary celebration, called for closer partnership between the Church and State to advance national development, commending the church's nine decades of service in education, healthcare, and social welfare.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. NDC delegates poll shows Vanderpuye leading chairmanship race

    A Global InfoAnalytics poll places former Odododiodio MP Nii Lantey Vanderpuye ahead in the NDC national chairmanship race with 26.8% delegate support, followed by former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at 19.3%, while 35.3% of delegates remain undecided.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asiedu Nketia leads NDC race as Ato Forson narrows gap

    In the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll of NDC delegates, National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia holds 27% support for the 2028 flagbearership, down from 29% in April, while Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has risen to 22% from 19%, narrowing the gap to five points. Thirty percent of delegates remain undecided.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Interior Ministry recovers 73 drug trafficking-linked assets

    Ghana's Interior Ministry has recovered 73 assets linked to persons involved in drug trafficking through intensified anti-narcotics operations, the Interior Minister disclosed during a Vice Presidential visit. The ministry has enhanced its anti-drug enforcement capacity with additional logistics including about 20 operational vehicles to support investigations targeting drug networks.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. VP calls for public education on law enforcement, rule of law

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged intensified public education on law enforcement to strengthen public trust and voluntary compliance with the law. She stressed that greater understanding of security agencies' mandates and the purpose of laws is essential for effective governance and national development.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Vice President calls for public awareness and trust in security

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited the Ministry of the Interior to call for increased public education on government policies and stronger public confidence in Ghana's security services, arguing that public understanding and trust are essential for effective law enforcement and national development.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President visits Interior Ministry, urges public education

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited the Ministry of the Interior and called for increased public education on government policies and stronger public confidence in Ghana's security services. She stressed that government programmes are more likely to succeed if the public understands them.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Accra Ridge Church hosts 90th anniversary lecture in July

    Accra Ridge Church will hold its 2nd Anniversary Lecture on 15 July 2026 as part of its 90th Anniversary celebration, with Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as guest speaker. The event will bring together clergy, policymakers, educators, and civil society leaders to discuss the Church's role in national transformation through faith, education, and holistic renewal.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Veep commends Ghanaians participating in national cleanup exercise

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang participated in day one of a two-day national cleanup exercise at Nungua Market in Greater Accra, where residents and traders desilted drains and cleared debris following the June 29 flood disaster that killed 13 people and left six missing. The initiative, themed "Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods," aims to address environmental sanitation across flood-affected communities.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Okyenhene calls for government support to improve teaching profession

    Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has lamented overcrowded classrooms, outdated curricula, and poor teacher remuneration in rural Ghana, saying the situation limits opportunities for children born there. He urged the government to treat teachers as special professionals, citing examples from other countries that value the profession highly.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's government to shift from fiscal consolidation to growth agenda

    Finance Minister Ato Forson says Ghana will move away from strict fiscal consolidation to a growth and jobs-focused economic strategy after completing 18 months of a planned fiscal consolidation programme, with about six months remaining before the gradual shift.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Vice President receives update on Ghana National Research Fund

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang received a briefing from the Ghana National Research Fund's Governing Board and Management on the institution's progress, including its transformation into a fully operational national institution following President Mahama's launch on 16 June 2026, the establishment of a functional Secretariat, and ongoing efforts to develop a national research and innovation strategy addressing Ghana's development challenges.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Vice President urges youth to embrace discipline and integrity

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on young Ghanaians to embrace discipline, integrity and selfless service at the National Cadet Corps Parade marking Ghana's 66th Republic Day, praising more than 10,000 cadets from all sixteen regions for their outstanding display of teamwork and patriotism.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. VP calls for discipline and integrity at Republic Day cadet parade

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, representing President Mahama as Reviewing Officer at the National Cadet Corps Parade for Ghana's 66th Republic Day, urged young Ghanaians to embrace discipline, integrity and selfless service. Cadets from all sixteen regions delivered coordinated drills and displays during the ceremony.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. European Union: from coal pact to 27-nation trading bloc

    The European Union, which grew from a 1951 coal-and-steel community of six countries, now comprises 27 Member States and roughly 450 million people, forming the world's largest trading bloc. The EU operates a single market, customs union, and common currency (the Euro, used by 21 members), and maintains diplomatic delegations globally including in Ghana.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Mahama urges chiefs to promote Free Primary Healthcare policy

    President John Dramani Mahama has called on traditional leaders to champion the government's Free Primary Healthcare policy in their communities and encourage residents to use CHPS compounds and health centres for routine check-ups. He stressed that preventive healthcare is the most effective way of reducing diseases and avoidable deaths.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Greater Accra minister pledges continued support for flood victims

    The Greater Accra Regional Minister has assured residents affected by recent devastating floods in Accra that the government remains committed to providing immediate relief and longer-term support. The minister visited Alajo to donate relief items, with the intervention directed by the Vice-President in collaboration with NADMO and the Carter Charity Foundation.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. National labour conference addresses work culture and productivity challenges

    The Annual National Labour Conference in Ho highlighted the need to improve work attitudes and productivity, with Vice President Professor Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang urging workers to adopt positive habits and addressing persistent issues such as lateness and absenteeism. The conference brought together labour stakeholders to address work culture challenges including indiscipline and low commitment that constrain Ghana's development.

    29 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 28 June

  1. Vice President urges stronger protection for informal sector workers

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called for greater protection of informal sector workers, who comprise about 78 per cent of Ghana's workforce but remain largely outside formal labour protections. She opened the 2026 National Labour Conference and urged that informal workers' concerns, particularly those of women and the urban poor, be integrated into national labour policies and social dialogue processes.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President calls for stronger protection of informal workers

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater protection of informal sector workers, who make up about 78 per cent of Ghana's workforce but remain largely outside formal labour protections. She urged that their concerns be integrated into national labour policies and said proposed reforms including the Labour Bill, 2026 would strengthen labour administration and industrial relations.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 27 June

  1. VP reaffirms government commitment to protecting pension funds

    Vice President Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding pension fund assets and ensuring workers' retirement savings are managed with transparency and accountability. She stated this while addressing the 2026 National Labour Conference in Ho, emphasizing that protecting workers' retirement savings remains a key priority and that efforts are being intensified to strengthen regulatory oversight.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

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