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John Dumelo

Also known as: Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo · Mr. Dumelo · Mr John Dumelo · the actor and MP · Hon. John Dumelo · Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo · Deputy Minister of Agriculture John Dumelo · Deputy Agric Minister John Dumelo · Deputy Minister John Dumelo

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture coordinating poultry support, addressing supply chain inefficiencies in Ghana's agricultural sector.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Mr John Dumelo, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, made this known on the floor of Parliament on Thursday. …

    Gov’t has distributed 1.7 million poultry birds under Nkoko Nkitsinkitsi

  3. Joy Online

    … Ghana hosts top continental meetingRepresenting the host country, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture of Ghana, John Dumelo welcomed participants to Ghana and highlighted that agriculture is at the centre of Ghana’s transformation agenda. …

    FAO strengthens approach to accelerate agrifood systems transformation in Africa

  4. Business & Financial Times

    … John Dumelo welcomed participants to Ghana and highlighted that agriculture is at the centre of Ghana’s transformation agenda. …

    Innovate. Accelerate. Scale: FAO strengthens One FAO approach to accelerate agrifood systems transformation in Africa

  5. Entertainment figures gather to mourn actress Beverly Afaglo

    1. The Chronicle

      … Among the notable screen icons and public figures present to bid their final respects were: John Dumelo, Selassie Ibrahim, Nikki Samonas, Gloria Osei Sarfo, Vivian Jill Lawrence, Roselyn Ngissah, Portia Asare, Pascal Amanfo, Salinko, Joselyn Dumas, Vicky Zugah, Kalybos, Eunice Ba …

      Tears flow at Tema as showbiz stars light torches for Beverly Afaglo

    2. Joy Online

      … Among the notable screen icons and public figures present to bid their final respects were: John Dumelo, Selassie Ibrahim, Nikki Samonas, Gloria Osei Sarfo, Vivian Jill Lawrence, Roselyn Ngissah, Portia Asare, Pascal Amanfo, Salinko, Joselyn Dumas, Vicky Zugah, Kalybos, Eunice Ba …

      Tears flow at Tema as showbiz stars light torches for Beverly Afaglo
  6. May 2026

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has announced plans to personally sponsor 20 young farmers for dry season tomato farming this year. …

    Deputy Agric Minister John Dumelo to sponsor 20 young farmers for dry season Tomato farming

  8. Joy Online

    … Accompanying the Minister on the mission is the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, together with senior officials and representatives from relevant state institutions and the private sector. …

    Trade Minister leads high-level mission to China to woo investors

  9. The Chronicle

    … The ambassador also referenced bilateral political consultations held in Jerusalem in January, this year, attended by Ghanaian officials including Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Quayson and Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo. …

    Israeli Embassy celebrates Israel’s 78th Indece Day in Accra
  10. April 2026

  11. Business & Financial Times

    … Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, delivered a frank and direct charge as the special guest. …

    Chris-Elle School of Cosmetology graduates class of 2026

  12. Joy Online

    … The programme will be officially launched on May 11, with the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, expected to lead the opening ceremony, which will feature exhibitions and the rollout of awareness materials. …

    MOFA launches internal audit awareness month to promote transparency in Agriculture
Sport

Agric Minister donates and pledges poultry enterprise for amputee football team

The News

Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has donated GH¢50,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, and pledged a poultry enterprise package including battery cages, laying birds, feed and technical expertise for eight locally based players. Deputy Minister John Dumelo will coordinate the support after the players return from the World Cup tournament in Mexico.

27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Agric Minister donates and pledges poultry enterprise for amputee football team

    Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has donated GH¢50,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, and pledged a poultry enterprise package including battery cages, laying birds, feed and technical expertise for eight locally based players. Deputy Minister John Dumelo will coordinate the support after the players return from the World Cup tournament in Mexico.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. Government committed to addressing poultry sector challenges

    Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo said the government is taking the poultry sector seriously and committed to addressing production challenges. He raised concerns about high locally produced poultry prices, noting that birds sold by farmers at around GH¢80 can cost around GH¢200 by the time they reach consumers, due to middlemen in the supply chain.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Middlemen inflate local chicken prices above imported poultry costs

    Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo has blamed intermediaries for making locally produced poultry more expensive than imported chicken, noting that farmers sell at affordable prices but prices rise significantly by the time products reach consumers, undermining Ghana's poultry industry competitiveness.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. Obuasi Agrifair drives agriculture and youth employment opportunities

    Stakeholders in Obuasi and local municipal assemblies, in collaboration with AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi Mine, organised a maiden Agrifair to promote agribusiness, create employment for young people, and strengthen agricultural production in the Adansi area. The initiative brings together agricultural producers, processors, buyers, financial institutions, and government agencies to explore partnerships and expand farming businesses.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Ketu North MP petitions government to rehabilitate Weta Irrigation Scheme

    Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, led a delegation of chiefs, rice farmers, and youth to petition the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for urgent rehabilitation of the deteriorating Weta Irrigation Scheme, citing damage to farmlands and hardship affecting more than 1,200 families. The Deputy Minister assured the delegation of government commitment to rehabilitation and the delegation called for investigation into World Bank funds allocated for the scheme's redevelopment.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Rapper Guru claims he could unseat MPs in three constituencies

    Musician and former University of Ghana SRC President Guru said he could unseat sitting MPs in Ayawaso, Nkoranza South and Nkoranza North if he decided to contest, citing his achievements during his one-year SRC tenure including providing food for students, constructing boreholes and pursuing school fee reductions.

    12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Guru claims he could defeat MPs in three constituencies

    Musician and former University of Ghana SRC President Guru says he could unseat sitting MPs in Ayawaso, Nkoranza South and Nkoranza North if he decides to contest, citing his achievements during his SRC tenure including providing food for students and constructing boreholes.

    12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 25 September

  1. Efia Odo clarifies she belongs to no political party

    Internet sensation Efia Odo has stated she does not belong to any political party and "belongs to truth," in response to activist Kalyjah's post suggesting she was aligned with the NPP. Odo has been a vocal advocate on social issues including the #FixTheCountry and #OccupyJulorbiHouse movements, speaking out on economic hardship and governance.

    25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Ghana launches horticultural seed roadmap to boost vegetable production

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, launched the National Horticultural Seed Roadmap to strengthen Ghana's vegetable seed sector by identifying challenges and proposing strategic actions to improve the availability and quality of vegetable seeds and seedlings over the next three to five years.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Agriculture Ministry launches tomato production initiative

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture launched Phase I of an initiative to boost local tomato production and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported tomatoes, in partnership with Farmmate Ghana Limited, in the Volta Region on September 17.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Dumelo wishes NSMQ finalists well ahead of 2026 grand finale

    John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has wished the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz—PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy—well ahead of today's grand finale at the University of Ghana Premier Dome. Accra Academy is appearing in the final for the first time, while PRESEC-Legon seeks a record ninth title and St Augustine's College aims for a third.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghanaian entrepreneur asks Kagame how governments can boost youth job creation

    At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Rwanda, 24-year-old Ghanaian entrepreneur Fareeda Mustapha asked President Paul Kagame what governments must do to make agricultural and food systems a major engine of job creation for Africa's youth. Kagame called for policies that support young people and improve access to agricultural financing, saying governments must "de-risk" support mechanisms.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tomato prices to drop as harvest begins, government plans dry-season farming

    Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo says tomato prices will fall significantly in coming weeks as local farmers harvest their crops and increased supply eases pressure on the domestic market. The government is preparing large-scale dry-season tomato farming from December 2026 to June 2027, providing farmers with solar-powered boreholes and irrigation inputs to address anticipated supply shortfalls and reduce seasonal price spikes.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Spring Agro Industries urges consumer support for local rice

    Spring Agro Industries, a rice producer operating farms and a processing facility in Ghana, is calling for stronger consumer and institutional patronage of locally produced rice to help local producers compete against imported rice that dominates the market. The company says investments in farms, machinery, and processing can translate into sustainable growth and more opportunities for Ghanaians if local rice receives stronger support.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. West Africa should collaborate to achieve rice self-sufficiency

    Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo called for stronger regional collaboration among West African governments, the private sector, and farmers to build a self-sufficient rice industry. Despite the region's production potential, West Africa spends more than US$3.5 billion annually importing rice, though countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, and Sierra Leone have begun working together on the rice value chain.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Vice President commends Deputy Agric Minister's local food promotion

    Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo for promoting made-in-Ghana rice and locally produced foods, urging Ghanaians to consume what they produce to support farmers, strengthen businesses, and create jobs. She stressed that government support for agricultural production through initiatives like the Feed Ghana Programme must be matched by consumer choices.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Deputy Minister urges Ghanaian youth to enter agriculture sector

    Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has called on young Ghanaians to venture into agriculture and food sector business, noting that Ghana's farming population is ageing. He emphasized that youth need not become farmers to benefit from the food systems sector, as opportunities exist across the value chain, and advised them to start small, keep business records, and gain practical experience.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Dumelo calls for borderless Africa to boost agricultural trade

    Ghana's Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has called for a borderless Africa to facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and strengthen intra-African trade, noting that African countries have different agricultural strengths and resources. He acknowledged that bottlenecks including visa restrictions, tariffs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder current trade, and urged the expansion of existing trade corridors to create a more integrated African market.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. MMFL competes at 2026 JoySports corporate invitational tournament

    MobileMoney Fintech Limited participated alongside 33 other companies at the JoySports Invitational Tournament at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, competing in disciplines including football, table tennis, lawn tennis, and various novelty events. The company said the event strengthened teamwork and allowed employees to interact with clients and customers.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. MMFL competes at JoySports Invitational corporate sports tournament

    MobileMoney Fintech Limited participated alongside 33 other companies at the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, competing in multiple disciplines including football, table tennis, tennis, and novelty events to strengthen teamwork and engage with clients.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

  1. JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 underway at University of Ghana

    Corporate professionals are competing at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026, featuring sporting activities, wellness and corporate networking. Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo has promised an unusual reward package for tournament winners.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Dumelo offers free chicken, eggs, ginger to tournament winners

    Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo promised the winning team of the 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament free chicken, eggs and ginger, leveraging his dual role as Ayawaso West Wuogon MP and minister to add agricultural incentives to the annual corporate sports competition held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. John Dumelo joins JoySports corporate tournament health walk

    MP John Dumelo will participate in the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 on August 29, joining the early morning health walk and other corporate sporting activities at the University of Ghana.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 set for University of Ghana

    The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will bring together companies and participants for a full day of competition, fitness, entertainment and networking at the University of Ghana, featuring football and several other sporting disciplines.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. MFWA challenges CAGD refusal to disclose Mahama Cares deduction details

    The Media Foundation for West Africa has referred the Controller and Accountant General's Department to the Right to Information Commission after the Department refused to release information on salary deductions for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), citing confidentiality protections under the Right to Information Act.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 15 August

  1. KNUST to develop locally-made farming equipment with agriculture ministry

    The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology plans to partner with Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture to manufacture locally produced farming equipment and technologies, aiming to reduce the country's dependence on imports and increase the use of locally developed technologies in government projects.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Absa concludes training programme for agribusiness entrepreneurs

    Absa Bank Ghana and Impact Food Hub held the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme 2.0, a three-day capacity-building initiative to equip agribusiness entrepreneurs with practical skills and technical knowledge. The bank's MD stated that businesses need systems, structures and knowledge to convert Ghana's agricultural produce into globally competitive products.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Absa, Impact Food Hub train agribusiness entrepreneurs

    Absa Bank Ghana and Impact Food Hub have concluded the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme 2.0, a three-day training initiative designed to equip agribusiness entrepreneurs with practical skills, technical knowledge and insights to strengthen and scale sustainable businesses.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Empower Vault Summit slated for October 14 at University of Ghana

    The annual Empower Vault Summit, a leadership and mentorship platform for young people, will take place on October 14 at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana. Former Vice President Bawumia and other public officials, business leaders, and industry personalities will speak at the event.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Choirmaster pays emotional tribute to late wife Beverly Afaglo

    Musician Choirmaster delivered a final tribute at the funeral service for his late wife, actress and entrepreneur Beverly Ama Afaglo-Baah, on Saturday at the State House in Accra, remembering her as a loving, generous and faithful woman whose strength and compassion transformed his life.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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