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
… Among its alumni are global figures such as former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor, former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, Nobel laureates, and some of the world’s most influential journalists and academics. …
… Among notable Ghanaian IVLP alumni is former President John Agyekum Kufuor, who participated in the programme before ascending to the country’s highest office. …
… In the early days of the Fourth Republic, both Presidents Jerry Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor faced questions about the timely nature of their appointments to the Council. …
… A major highlight of the visit was a meeting with former Chief of Staff under the administration of President John Agyekum Kufuor, Mr Kwadwo Okyere Mpiani, who welcomed him to his residence and encouraged continued engagement with the people at the grassroots level. …
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.
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.
Paul Awentami Afoko, former National Chairman of the NPP, has announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship, with a vision centred on reuniting, rebuilding, and recapturing political power from the NDC in the 2028 election. He pledged to restore party values and reconcile members rather than encourage factionalism.
Gospel artiste Obaapa Christy has revealed that 'Hyebre Sesafo', a song that holds special significance from her musical journey, remains her all-time favourite throughout her two-decade career. She describes it as spirit-filled and credits it with sparking her love for music and blessing her life.
Ghana's Health Minister disclosed that the government detected an overpayment on the Sewua Government Hospital project contract and has initiated an audit before taking further action. The minister told Parliament's Assurances Committee that the project lacked water, electricity, and an access road when inherited, and stressed that any payments exceeding Parliament-approved contract sums require parliamentary approval.
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called on party members to set aside differences and unite to rebuild the party and regain power in the 2028 election. Afoko, who is seeking a fresh mandate as National Chairman, made the appeal during a campaign tour of the Northern Region.
President Mahama conveyed Ghana's congratulations to the United States on its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries that has been built through cooperation in sectors including development projects, trade, education, and health since Ghana's independence in 1957.
President Mahama conveyed a message of goodwill to President Trump on behalf of Ghana, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with the United States. Ghana and the United States have enjoyed cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, with cooperation expanding significantly through bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, governance, education and social development.
President Mahama has congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship through shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and economic cooperation.
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, a medical doctor in Ghana's political communications space, has been selected for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a U.S. State Department initiative that brings emerging leaders from government, media, business, and civil society together to build international relationships and shape future influence. The program, running since the 1940s, has previously hosted figures including former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor, UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher, and Nobel laureates.
Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has threatened to release documents exposing NPP members for allegedly selling Agenda 111 hospital contracts to themselves and taking kickbacks, claiming inflated costs and contract subletting for personal gain have caused delays in project completion.
Akomaning Yeboah has officially filed his nomination to contest for the position of Communications Officer of the NPP in Abuakwa South Constituency. He has been involved in grassroots communication and party advocacy, including roles during the 2024 general election campaign and youth mobilisation efforts.
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has condemned politicisation of the Afari hospital project, saying the contractor is exploiting political attention to make unreasonable demands. He said he does not blame the current government for project delays and insisted no additional funds should be paid to the contractor.
Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been nominated for the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a flagship professional exchange programme that annually selects more than 4,400 professionals globally to deepen their understanding of American society, governance, culture and economic systems.
Joy Online reports that the 500-bed military hospital at Afari in the Ashanti Region was not 98 per cent complete when the NPP administration left office in January 2025, contradicting an NPP press statement. According to the article, biomedical equipment installation—critical to make the structures function as a hospital—is missing from the NPP's completion breakdown.
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigned from Ghana's Council of State in September 2025, but President Mahama did not confirm acceptance until June 2026, raising constitutional questions about the delay. Her resignation followed an August 2025 Council vote on removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, in which Akuffo abstained as the sole dissenting voice.
The NPP's director of communications says the Afari Military Hospital project in Ashanti Region is 98 per cent complete as of January 2025, with remaining work estimated to cost about $500,000, and calls on the current government to allocate resources to finish and operationalise the facility.
Lawyer Barima Sarpong toured Afigya Sekyere East, meeting with traditional leaders, NPP stakeholders, and residents to reaffirm his commitment to the area's development. During the visit he met with the Dawumanhene, opinion leaders in Tabre and Jamasi, and former Chief of Staff Kwadwo Okyere Mpiani.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, stated in Toronto that he works with whichever President Ghanaians elect and offers counsel to the current administration. He has advised every President since Jerry John Rawlings and continues to do so with President Mahama, maintaining that his loyalty lies with the sovereign will of the people rather than any political party.