Also known as: former President Kufuor · J. A. Kufuor · H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor · Mr Kufuor · Former President John Agyekum Kufuor · Ex-President Kufuor · Mr. Kufuor · John A. Kufuor · President J.A. Kufuor · President John Agyekum Kufuor · President J. A. Kufuor · former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor · Ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor · former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor · Ex-President J. A. Kufuor
Former President who has called for protection of Ghana's democratic institutions and consulted with Gambian political leaders on governance.
… Mensah, former President John Agyekum Kufuor and Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin as examples of public figures who, in his view, demonstrated that political criticism could be forceful without becoming abusive. …
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang in a handshake with ex-President Kufuor The leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters – The Gambia (EFF-Gambia), led by His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, has paid a courtesy call on former President John Agyekum Kufuor in Accra as part of h …
… The group cited several examples across the country, including the reported demolition of the Nkenkaasu Market in the Offinso North District, a market commissioned during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor. …
… He also cited the Nkenkaasu Market in the Offinso North District, which he said was constructed and commissioned under former President John Agyekum Kufuor in 2007 and had been serving the community before it was reportedly demolished. …
… Her work has also given her the opportunity to meet and interact with notable personalities, including former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Ghanaian business executive and preacher Joyce Aryee, Nigerian music star Davido and American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed, among other …
… He also stressed his working relationships with former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as his longstanding relationship with the NPP’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr. …
… He served as the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South from 1997 to 2013 and later became Minister of Information under former President John Agyekum Kufuor. …
… He noted that the NPP’s eight-year administration under former President John Agyekum Kufuor introduced several social intervention programmes and oversaw the discovery of oil in commercial quantities, but the party later lost power after the NDC campaigned on promises of doing b …
Member of Parliament for Assin South Rev. John Ntim Fordjour expressed concern that a culture of insults and offensive political commentary has become increasingly attractive in Ghana, particularly among young people on social media, who use abusive language to gain visibility and political recognition. He contrasted this with earlier political practice, citing figures such as Koku Anyidoho and Kwesi Pratt as examples of those who offered forceful criticism while maintaining decorum.
Member of Parliament for Assin South Rev. John Ntim Fordjour expressed concern that a culture of insults and offensive political commentary has become increasingly attractive in Ghana, particularly among young people on social media, who use abusive language to gain visibility and political recognition. He contrasted this with earlier political practice, citing figures such as Koku Anyidoho and Kwesi Pratt as examples of those who offered forceful criticism while maintaining decorum.
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, leading the Economic Freedom Fighters – The Gambia and seeking political power, visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor in Accra to seek wisdom on democratic governance and national development. The closed-door meeting focused on Ghana's democratic journey, leadership, economic management, and lessons The Gambia can adapt.
The Minority in Parliament has objected to the government's 24-Hour Economy Market Programmes, accusing authorities of demolishing existing public infrastructure and community assets without adequate consultation, planning, or justification. The Minority argues the programme is poorly conceived, poorly planned, and disconnected from community development needs.
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government's demolition of existing public and community infrastructure including schools, markets and other facilities to make way for projects under the 24-Hour Economy Market Programme, raising concerns about planning, consultation and value for money.
Ghanaian pencil artist Aewura Adjoa says her parents opposed her decision to pursue art as a career, questioning how she would make a living from it, but she chose Visual Arts at Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School despite their concerns. Her childhood passion for drawing eventually led her to focus on picture-making and participate in school artistic projects.
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has pledged to unite, reorganise and rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 general election, saying it needs experienced leadership to restore discipline and strengthen its structures. He cited his earlier role in rebuilding the party between 2014 and 2016, when he helped increase NPP parliamentary seats from 122 in 2012 to 169 in 2016.
Eugene Boakye Antwi, former Member of Parliament for Subin, has filed his nomination to contest the General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party, pledging to provide experienced leadership to rebuild the party and support returning it to power in 2028. He said his candidacy follows 18 months of consultations with party leaders, former presidents, and grassroots members across all constituencies.
Former Information Minister and NPP Director of Communications Nana Akomea has filed his nomination for the First Vice Chairman race in the party's 2026 national executive elections. Thirteen aspirants are reportedly seeking the three vice-chairmanship positions, with vetting scheduled for September 1 and elections in October.
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has filed his nomination to contest the party's National Chairman position ahead of elections scheduled for October 3. He pledged to focus on rebranding the party, strengthening internal security, empowering grassroots structures, and positioning the NPP to win the 2028 election.
The Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, a retired Commanding Officer of the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment and prominent traditional authority, has died aged 83. He was enskinned as Tolon Naa in 2019 and played a notable role in Ghana's military history, including rescuing Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings during a 1979 coup attempt.
Professor Godfred Bokpin warns that Ghana risks repeating post-HIPC debt mistakes if the government fails to properly manage the fiscal space created by recent debt restructuring and expenditure controls. He notes that Ghana now faces a similar situation to 2006, when after completing the HIPC programme the debt-to-GDP ratio fell below 30 per cent, but should use this opportunity to build a sustainable economy rather than justify increased spending and borrowing.
Vice Presidential candidate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called for an evidence-based reassessment of Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia's administration in Ghana's Second Republic, arguing it should be judged on constitutional philosophy, policy choices, and development record rather than romanticised or solely by the military coup that ended it.
Former Volta Regional Organiser of the NPP Emmanuel Korsi Bodja says the party must heal from its 2024 electoral defeat and undergo a broader organisational and psychological reset to restore unity and reconnect with voters ahead of the 2028 general election. Bodja, who is campaigning for the NPP's National Organiser position ahead of internal elections scheduled for October 2026, warned that the outcome of those elections could either deepen divisions or provide the foundation for renewed unity.
The article argues that public tribunals, contrary to criticism from figures like Afenyo-Markin, delivered justice under the PNDC government by successfully prosecuting and jailing corrupt high-ranking politicians, and defends their establishment against claims of unfairness.
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah defended the New Patriotic Party's record on corruption prosecutions, stating that no NPP government has used nolle prosequi to discontinue corruption cases against its appointees. He cited the prosecution and conviction of former Sports Minister Alhaji Mallam Issah under President Kufuor as evidence.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on political actors to protect Ghana's democratic institutions and avoid treating electoral victories as ownership of the state, emphasising that Parliament, the judiciary, the media and other independent constitutional bodies must operate effectively to safeguard democracy and the rule of law.
Lawyer Martin Kpebu claims the Mahama administration has arrested more people for insulting or offensive comments about public officials in 18 months than the Akufo-Addo government did in eight years, describing it as a poor record and warning that continued arrests could erode public goodwill.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says discussions on presidential term limits should centre on Ghana's constitutional restrictions rather than whether President Mahama seeks a third term, arguing the issue is about democratic stability and power alternation established in the 1992 Constitution.
JoyNews journalist Maame Esi Nyamekye Thompson hosted the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Lecture at CDD-Ghana, featuring UN Special Envoy Hannah Tetteh discussing how the international system is shifting from multilateral cooperation toward geopolitical rivalry, exposing smaller economies to greater vulnerabilities.
John Boadu, a former NPP General Secretary seeking the party's National Chairmanship, has pledged to work to ensure that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's 2028 presidential candidate, wins the next general election. Boadu cited his track record of supporting previous party leaders and said his experience positions him to mobilise grassroots support and strengthen the party ahead of 2028.
Thousands of mourners from across Ghana converged in Gomoa, Central Region, to pay respects to the late Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo, founder of Kristo Asafo Mission and inventor, as a legal dispute within his family over funeral arrangements was set aside. The ceremony featured church members singing hymns, traditional dirges, and the unveiling of a specially constructed mausoleum for his remains.
NDC's James Agbey has urged President Mahama not to grant clemency to NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), warning that such a move could provoke grassroots backlash. Agbey dismissed recent appeals for presidential mercy as premature, arguing that Wontumi has not yet served sufficient time and the NPP remains divided on whether to accept his conviction.
Sarah Adwoa Safo, daughter of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Kwadwo Safo, has rejected claims by her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) that their father's funeral has been cancelled, saying he has no legal or traditional authority to do so and has not been involved in organising the final rites.
Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo rejected her brother's claim that his meeting with ex-President Kufuor was about family reconciliation, saying it was instead to seek her support for his bid to lead the Kristo Asafo Mission. She said she had offered him assistance believing they were reconciling, but later discovered his engagement with Kufuor was about church leadership, not restoring family ties.
Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Kumasi has honoured Agnes Addo Kufuor, ex-President Kufuor's elder sister and the church's only surviving founding member at age 103, with a commemorative plaque during the church's 95th anniversary celebration on Sunday.
Former Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has praised ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor for strategically transforming selected senior high schools, including Kumasi Anglican SHS, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and educational tools to bridge the educational gap between urban and rural areas.
The Central Regional Director of COCOBOD says the Government is implementing policies to strengthen the cocoa sector and ensure farmers and the nation benefit. He noted that funds have been released for payment of cocoa beans purchased from farmers, and that those who sold cocoa before a recent producer price reduction should be paid the previous price of GH¢3,500 per bag.
A Deloitte Africa partner welcomed Ghana's Mid-Year Budget Review measures on capital project financing but called for stronger revenue mobilisation and elimination of duplication in flagship programmes, arguing economic recovery must prioritise sustainable revenue generation and efficient project financing beyond expenditure controls.
The family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has announced final preparations for his burial ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, Central Region. High-level dignitaries including former presidents are expected to attend, and a memorial edifice housing his personal effects and inventions has been constructed within the industrial complex to preserve his legacy.
Preparations for the burial and funeral rites of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing Kwadwo Safo, an inventor, industrialist and philanthropist, have reached their final phase. The burial is scheduled for July 30 at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, followed by a national funeral service on July 31 at Black Star Square in Accra; a memorial museum housing his personal belongings and inventions has been completed at the industrial complex.