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Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

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Vice President of Ghana who launched the revised national Cultural Policy and advocates for healthcare self-sufficiency and agricultural investment across Africa.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.

    Boakye Agyarko informs Bawumia about his bid to run for NPP National Chairman position
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking before a distinguished audience that included former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and the Olu of Warri, the Asantehene used his address to hold up KGL as a model

    “An Incredible Ghanaian Enterprise”: Asantehene hails KGL Group at coronation ball
  4. Joy Online

    The encounter, captured in a viral video on Saturday, 2 May 2026, showed General Mosquito and the former Vice President engaging in a brief but warm interaction.

    [Video] Bawumia and Asiedu Nketia unite at SDA anniversary in Sunyani
  5. Joy Online

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has joined the people of Effutu to celebrate Aboakyer 2026, describing the festival as an important platform for preserving identity, culture, and promoting local development.

    Vice President joins Effutu people to celebrate Aboakyer 2026
  6. Joy Online

    NPP National Chairman aspirant Boakye Agyarko has paid a courtesy call on former Vice President of Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as part of efforts ahead of his bid for the position of National Chairman of the party.

    Boakye Agyarko calls on Bawumia ahead of nationwide tour for NPP Chairmanship bid
  7. Joy Online

    Dr Amin Adam also defended the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme introduced under former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, describing it as a major buffer for the central bank.

    BoG’s losses worse than reported despite gold sales – Amin Adam
  8. Joy Online

    The former Finance Minister also linked the discussion to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme introduced under the previous administration led by former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, describing it as a key buffer that strengthened the central bank’s balance sheet during perio

    Amin Adam questions BoG accounting treatment of gold sales and rising losses
  9. Joy Online

    He also used the occasion to defend the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme introduced during the previous administration led by former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.

    Gold sales cushioned deeper BoG losses, Amin Adam alleges
  10. April 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has threatened to reveal what he describes as high-level involvement in illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, in the coming days.

    Miracles Aboagye hints at exposing top officials in galamsey crackdown row
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    An aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the government over ongoing power outages, urging authorities to prioritise solutions instead of explanations.

    Miracles Aboagye criticises government over power outages, demands urgent action

Thursday 11 June

  1. President Mahama jokes about South African Airways plane noise

    President John Mahama returned from state visits to the UK and Belarus and made a lighthearted remark when a South African Airways plane drowned out his voice while addressing reporters at Accra International Airport, drawing laughs from Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and sparking social media discussion between Ghanaian and South African users.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Vice President calls for stakeholder collaboration on culture, creative industry

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged stronger stakeholder collaboration to unlock Ghana's culture and creative industry for job creation and inclusive economic growth, speaking at the launch of Ghana's Revised Cultural Policy. She highlighted UNESCO recognitions of Ghana's Kente and Highlife as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and urged citizens to learn local languages and use technology to digitise indigenous culture.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana launches revised national cultural policy for growth

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's Revised National Cultural Policy, which the government describes as a strategic roadmap for heritage preservation and strengthening cultural and creative industries to drive economic growth and job creation. The policy aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2030.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Vice President calls for African self-financed healthcare priority

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged African countries to break from aid dependency and treat healthcare as a national security and economic priority driven by domestic investment and strong health workforces. At the 2026 Annual Health Summit, she stressed the importance of strengthening Ghana's health workforce through strategic recruitment, equitable deployment, and improved retention, particularly in underserved communities.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Vice President urges Ghanaians to learn second language

    At the launch of Ghana's revised National Cultural Policy, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged Ghanaians to develop an interest in learning at least one additional language beyond their mother tongue, describing language acquisition and cultural intelligence as critical tools for development in an interconnected world.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Vice President launches Ghana's revised national Cultural Policy

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched Ghana's revised national Cultural Policy on June 8, 2026 at the National Theatre in Accra, replacing the 2004 version and positioning culture as a key pillar for heritage preservation, economic growth, and national development aligned with UN and African Union agendas.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Mahama returns after UK and Belarus visits with trade agreements

    President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus, where he secured bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Key agreements include the Ghana–UK Growth and Investment Partnership, which covers ship repair facility development in Takoradi, commercial afforestation projects in the Oti Region, AI training, and healthcare workforce capacity building.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President launches Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy at the National Theatre in Accra on June 9, describing it as a blueprint to harness Ghana's cultural heritage to drive economic growth and strengthen the creative economy. The updated framework seeks to leverage both tangible and intangible cultural heritage for national development, reflects contemporary realities including digital creative industries, and aims to preserve Ghana's traditions while empowering youth participation in the cultural sector.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Vice President launches revised Ghana National Cultural Policy

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang officially launched the Revised Ghana National Cultural Policy on June 9 at the National Theatre in Accra. The policy provides a strategic framework for preserving and promoting Ghana's cultural heritage while positioning culture as a driver of national development, economic growth, and creative innovation.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Women hold 14.9% of Ghana's 276 parliamentary seats

    An opinion essay examines the gap between women's entry into politics and their advancement to leadership positions. Women hold only 14.9% of parliamentary seats and around 4.1% in local assemblies, ranking Ghana 147th globally for women's parliamentary representation, behind Rwanda, Senegal, and Namibia.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. West Africa mobilizes investment to boost rice self-sufficiency

    West African leaders and partners at an investment roundtable in Ghana called for increased regional investment in rice production to improve food security, reduce imports, and create jobs, with a target of achieving rice self-sufficiency by 2035. The roundtable identified investment opportunities across the rice value chain including irrigation, seed systems, machinery, milling, and storage.

    8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Building collapse in Accra kills two, injures several

    A structure in Avenor's North Industrial Area collapsed on Sunday morning, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Emergency teams rescued three people from the rubble, and rescue efforts were ongoing as authorities called for stricter adherence to building regulations and safety standards.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Building collapse in Accra traps two; VP urges law compliance

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited a collapsed four-storey building at Avenor Industrial Area in Accra where two persons are believed trapped, calling on Ghanaians to abide by the law and act responsibly to prevent avoidable disasters. She stressed the importance of accountability in the construction sector and strict compliance with building regulations.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Vice President donates relief items to Accra market fire victims

    Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited victims of a June 3 fire at Accra Central Market and adjoining police barracks annex, donating relief items including 100 mattresses, 300 blankets, 300 mosquito nets, 30 cartons of cooking oil and clothing. She called for a comprehensive assessment of the destruction and measures to prevent future incidents.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government, police provide aid after Accra barracks fire

    The Ministry of the Interior and Ghana Police Service have given GH₵15,000 to each family affected by a fire at Accra Central Police Barracks on June 3. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly also contributed GH₵120,000 to support ongoing relief efforts coordinated by the Interior Ministry and Police Service.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. VP visits Police Barracks fire, demands accountability and prevention measures

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited the fire scene at the Police Barracks opposite the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on Friday, June 5, calling for accountability and stronger preventive measures. She questioned the building's history, maintenance, and oversight, and urged authorities to examine root causes and prevent future tragedies while supporting affected individuals and families.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NDC must translate manifesto policies into tangible citizen benefits

    Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called on NDC appointees and members to remain committed to implementing policies that bring meaningful improvements to Ghanaians' lives, emphasizing that party policies must produce visible results in citizens' daily lives rather than remain political promises.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Vice President leads 47th June 4 Uprising commemoration

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath at Banda-Ahenkro to mark the 47th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising, which was staged in 1979 by former President Jerry John Rawlings to strengthen probity, accountability and social justice. The ceremony included wreath-laying, a perpetual flame lighting, and a parade by students, with the event themed "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising."

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Africa must invest in agriculture to reduce food import reliance

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to take greater control of their food systems by investing strategically in agriculture, reducing dependence on food imports and strengthening regional cooperation. She noted that Africa spends more than US$50 billion annually on food imports despite having fertile land and abundant water resources, and stressed that transforming agriculture into a modern commercial industry is essential for job creation and economic growth.

    3 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 2 June

  1. ECOWAS targets rice self-sufficiency by 2035

    ECOWAS aims to achieve regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035 and is urging governments, investors and development partners to accelerate financing. The region currently produces only 61 percent of the rice it consumes, with supply gaps widening despite a 44 percent increase in rice output between 2008 and 2024.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government links rice import permits to local farm investment

    Ghana's government announced a new policy requiring rice importers to demonstrate verifiable partnerships with local rice producers before receiving import permits, aiming to accelerate progress toward self-sufficiency and reduce the import bill.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NDC and NPP leaders attend Ghana Gold Board CEO funeral rites

    Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 1 June

  1. President Mahama meets Bono East chiefs on regional development

    President John Mahama received a delegation from the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday to discuss development issues and matters of shared national interest. He reaffirmed government commitment to the region's economy and outlined interventions including special markets, Farmer Service Centres, a 50,000-tonne cashew processing factory, road projects, and a Regional Hospital.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Citizen petitions CHRAJ over Mahama brother's Damang Mine concession

    A citizen has filed a petition with CHRAJ demanding an investigation into President John Mahama over conflict-of-interest allegations related to the takeover of the Damang Mine by the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama, whose firm E&P received the concession from Gold Fields in April 2026. The petitioner invokes constitutional articles barring public officers from placing themselves in situations of personal interest conflict.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ekumfi MP honoured for global financial markets contribution

    Dr Ekow Kwainoe, Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, has been honoured at the ACI World Congress 2026 for his exceptional contribution to global financial markets and Ghana's economic governance. The award, presented by the Bank of Ghana Governor, recognised his role as one of the architects of Ghana's integration into global financial markets and his position as the first president of ACI Ghana.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Vice President calls for ethical AI use in African financial markets

    Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, speaking at the ACI World Congress 2026 in Accra, called for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence to strengthen Africa's financial markets and support economic transformation. She emphasized that while AI and digital finance create opportunities to improve efficiency and expand financial access, African countries must ensure innovation is guided by strong ethical standards, accountability, and robust regulatory systems.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 23 May

  1. NDC chairman defends replacing Haruna and Muntaka as minority leaders

    National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has defended the party's decision to replace Haruna Iddrisu and Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka as Minority Leader and Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament ahead of the 2024 general elections, describing the move as a strategic political decision rather than a personal action aimed at sidelining the two senior figures.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice-President commissions 100 new Metro Mass buses

    Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned 100 new Metro Mass Transit Limited buses as part of a government plan to deploy 300 mass transit buses across all 16 regions. The buses have been registered, insured, and inspected, and are set for deployment to high-demand commuter corridors to ease urban traffic congestion and improve public transit reliability.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Mahama's STEM focus aims to build problem-solving skills

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said President John Mahama's renewed focus on STEM education is aimed at equipping Ghanaian students with skills to think critically and solve problems. The push includes robotics, experimentation, and play-based learning to strengthen foundational learning and make students more curious and creative.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Vice President commissions 100 new Metro Mass Transit buses

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commissioned 100 new buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited as part of a government intervention to deploy 300 buses nationwide and strengthen Ghana's public transport system. The buses have been registered, insured, and inspected for immediate deployment to high-demand routes.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

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