Also known as: Kufuor · former President Kufuor · J. A. Kufuor · H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor · Mr Kufuor · Former President John Agyekum Kufuor · Ex-President Kufuor · Mr. Kufuor
Former President of Ghana who advocates for structural transformation of Africa's cocoa economy and was recently honored by the Asantehene for contributions to national peacebuilding.
Delivered a keynote address on "Africa Cocoa Vision 2050" at the London Stock Exchange's Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum, calling for structural transformation of Africa's cocoa economy and emphasizing cocoa as strategic infrastructure comparable to gold or oil. Was also honored by the Asantehene with a commemorative gold coin for contributions to national peacebuilding and development, and held consultations with NPP National Chairman hopeful Paul Afoko ahead of the party's National Delegates Conference.
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister, has recounted how an encounter with former President Nana Akufo-Addo in the United States, where Adutwum was building schools and leading Ghanaian community organizations, led to his decision to return to Ghana to help transform the education system.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister, has recounted how an encounter with former President Nana Akufo-Addo in the United States, where Adutwum was building schools and leading Ghanaian community organizations, led to his decision to return to Ghana to help transform the education system.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
The NPP has condemned political commentator Kevin Ekow Taylor's attacks on former President John Agyekum Kufuor and called on the NDC to publicly dissociate itself from the remarks, arguing that the party's silence amounts to complicity and calling the attacks "vicious" and a desecration.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum 2026 in London centered on climate risks to West African cocoa production and calls for structural market reform. Former President Kufuor warned that rising temperatures, soil degradation, and pests threaten productivity, and noted that Africa produces about 70% of the world's cocoa but captures less than 2% of the global chocolate market, advocating for industrialisation and value addition.
18 hours ago · The Chronicle →
NPP National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko is holding high-level consultations with former Vice President Bawumia, former Presidents Akufo-Addo and Kufuor, and other key party figures, as well as the five presidential primary aspirants, ahead of the party's upcoming National Delegates Conference. Afoko, who previously served as NPP National Chairman from 2014 to 2015, is campaigning on a 3R Agenda (Reunite, Rebuild, Recapture) aimed at returning the party to power in 2028 following its 2024 election defeat.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko has held high-level consultations with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Presidents Akufo-Addo and Kufuor, and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, as part of a unity-driven campaign ahead of the party's National Delegates Conference following its 2024 electoral defeat.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former president John Agyekum Kufuor called for structural transformation of Africa's cocoa economy at the Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum, noting that Africa produces approximately 70 per cent of the world's cocoa beans yet captures less than two per cent of the global chocolate market. He emphasized cocoa should be treated as strategic economic infrastructure comparable to gold or oil.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor will deliver a special address at the inaugural Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF 2026) on May 6 at the London Stock Exchange, speaking on "Africa Cocoa Vision 2050" to global investors and policymakers on cocoa's role in African industrialisation and economic development.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO and founder of Nguvu Mining Limited, Angela List, was honoured by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at a ceremony marking 27 years of his enstoolment, receiving a commemorative gold coin award alongside President Mahama and other national figures for contributions to national security and socio-economic advancement.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO and founder of Nguvu Mining Limited, Angela List, was honoured by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at a ceremony marking 27 years of his enstoolment, receiving a commemorative gold coin award alongside President Mahama and other national figures. List dedicated the award to her more than 3,000 workers across mining companies operating in Ghana, Niger, Mali and Liberia.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Angela List, CEO and founder of Nguvu Mining Limited, has been honoured by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at a ceremony marking 27 years of his enstoolment. She received a commemorative gold coin award alongside President Mahama and other national figures for contributions to socio-economic advancement.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →