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Joy Online
… Yet history remembers those who kept walking when the ground was uncertain.” Mr Awuku explicitly linked Dr Bawumia’s current political endurance to the legendary fortitude displayed by former President John Agyekum Kufuor and the immediate past President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-A …
‘Hold the line and stay the course’ – Sammi Awuku to BawumiaBusiness & Financial Times
… d four terms as Member of Parliament for New Juaben North and held several key ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for the Interior, and Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing during the administration of President John Agyekum Kufuor …
A life of service: Why Hackman Owusu-Agyemang still inspiresJoy Online
… Former President Kufuor’s earliest battles were not fought against the NDC. They were fought inside our own walls. …
Is loyalty a queue ?The Ghanaian Times
… She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000. …
Akosua Manu calls on NPP to reject entitlement and unite ahead of 2028 electionsJoy Online
… nts of Senegal, Namibia, Liberia, and São Tomé and Príncipe; the Prime Minister of Barbados; the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea; the Speaker of the Algerian Parliament; ministers and senior representatives from more than 80 countries; and former President John Agyekum Kufuor …
Photos: Mahama leads global conversation on reparatory justice at Accra conferenceThe Chronicle
… Sure, and that was why he was on the neck of Kwame Peprah, Seclormey, and Tsatsu Tsikata as Attorney General during the Presidency of illustrious Kufuor in the 2000’s. …
Feature: Ofori-Atta Escaping Accountability?Joy Online
… The hospital, which started during the Kufuor regime, has gone through the governments of Mills, Mahama and Akufo-Addo without being operationalised. …
FACT CHECK: Kennedy Agyapong’s claim that NPP government didn’t do anything in 8 years to complete Afari hospital falseDaily Guide
… According to him, the project was originally awarded in 2008 under the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor and was initially intended to be constructed at Sofoline in Kumasi. …
Govt Plots $85m Afari Hospital Payout – MinorityJoy Online
Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has thrown his support behind the upcoming OMJ SoccerFest–Akuapem South 2026 after receiving a delegation from the OMJ Foundation at his residence on Monday, June 15. …
Kufuor backs OMJ SoccerFest 2026 as Foundation seeks blessings ahead of landmark tournamentJoy Online
… According to him, the Afari Military Hospital project had its foundation laid during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, with major construction works carried out under a subsequent NDC government before the NPP inherited the project. …
NPP failed Afari Hospital project despite 8 years in power – Kennedy AgyapongNDC 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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
23 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →