Also known as: Mr Gyapong · Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong
Oti Regional Minister who condemned killing in Nkwanta South and directed security agencies to pursue those involved in May 2026.
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Joy Online
… ended by several Regional Ministers, including Northern Regional Minister Ali Adolf John; Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu; North East Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia; Upper West Regional Minister Puozuing Charles Lwanga; Oti Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong …
‘Ghana cannot afford to waste public resources; every cedi has a job’ – Ato ForsonJoy Online
… several Regional Ministers, including the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John; Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu; North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia; Upper West Regional Minister, Puozuing Charles Lwanga; Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong …
Recover, protect and properly account for every cedi of public money – Finance MinisterJoy Online
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), has paid a courtesy call on the Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, as part of the Police Administration’s working visit to the region. …
IGP, Police Management Board pay courtesy call on Oti Regional MinisterJoy Online
… Responding to the Minister’s concerns, the Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, said contractors often assured him that heavy equipment required for the projects was “on the sea” to arrive, but those promises had consistently failed to materialise. …
Agbodza rebukes Oti Regional Minister, MDAs over delayed reporting of non-performing contractorsJoy Online
… Responding to the Minister’s concerns, the Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, said contractors often assured him that heavy equipment required for the projects was “on the sea” to arrive, but those promises had consistently failed to materialise. …
Roads Minister slams Oti regional officials for failing to report contractors who abandon projectsJoy Online
… The Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Dambai, stating that the temporary steel structure would provide a working platform for contractors to commence construction of the main bridge. …
Steel bridge to be installed across River Oti by end of July to aid Dambai bridge construction — MinisterJoy Online
… The Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, assured that the Regional Coordinating Council would fully support the implementation of the policy. …
Healthcare must reach every Ghanaian regardless of location – Health MinisterJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, assured residents that the Regional Coordinating Council would work to ensure the successful rollout of the programme. …
Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare policy in Oti RegionJoy Online
The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, has strongly condemned the renewed attacks and latest killing linked to the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta South. …
Killing in Nkwanta South sparks fresh alarm as Oti Minister vows crackdownJoy Online
… In an interview with Adom News, the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, said the signing of the contracts with the region’s MDAs forms part of efforts to deliver on commitments made to Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign. …
Oti MDCEs sign 24-hour economy contractsFinance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has challenged regional and local government authorities to recover lost public funds, tighten financial controls and ensure every cedi collected by the state is properly accounted for, warning that waste and mismanagement of public resources undermine delivery of essential services.
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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has challenged regional and local government authorities to recover lost public funds, tighten financial controls and ensure every cedi collected by the state is properly accounted for, warning that waste and mismanagement of public resources undermine delivery of essential services.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson called for renewed commitment to recover, protect and properly account for every cedi of public money at an engagement in Tamale with regional and local government leaders, saying Ghana cannot afford waste in managing public resources.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Inspector-General of Police and members of the Police Management Board met with the Oti Regional Minister to strengthen collaboration on security and public safety. The Regional Minister commended police efforts but appealed for more officers and operational vehicles to address security challenges.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has rebuked the Oti Regional Minister and Municipal and District Assemblies for failing to promptly report road contractors who have abandoned or delayed government projects. Agbodza stressed that any contractor abandoning site, delaying work without justification, or failing to meet contractual obligations should be reported immediately to his ministry for sanctions or corrective measures.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Roads and Highways criticised the Oti Regional Minister and Municipal and District Assemblies for failing to promptly report road contractors who have abandoned or delayed government projects, stressing that such inaction undermined the government's development agenda.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oti Regional Minister announced that a temporary steel bridge will be installed across the River Oti by end of July 2026 to serve as a working platform for contractors to begin constructing the main Dambai Bridge. The project, which forms part of government efforts to improve transportation infrastructure in the Oti Region, has entered a crucial preparatory phase with residential facilities and heavy-duty construction equipment already mobilised at the site.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister announced the Free Primary Healthcare programme at a launch in Dambai, Oti Region, aimed at removing financial and geographical barriers to healthcare access. The first phase targets 150 underserved districts and will provide free preventive, diagnostic, and curative services at community facilities for NHIA card holders, including treatment for malaria, cholera, maternal and child health services, and management of non-communicable diseases.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Health launched the Free Primary Healthcare Policy in Oti Region on May 9, describing it as a milestone to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system and expand access to essential medical services through designated facilities including CHPS compounds, polyclinics, health kiosks, and mobile clinics.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oti Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong has condemned the killing of 25-year-old Richmond Benye Ayitey in Nkwanta South on May 3, 2026, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. He has directed security agencies to pursue those involved and urged feuding factions to cease hostilities and resolve disputes through legal and traditional channels.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Municipal and District Chief Executives in Oti Region have signed contracts to implement the 24-Hour Economy Markets Project, a local-level operationalisation of Ghana's flagship 24-hour economy policy aimed at shifting the country toward a 24/7, production-led, export-oriented economy expected to create over 1.7 million jobs by 2026.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Municipal and District Chief Executives in Oti Region have signed contracts to implement Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Markets Project, a flagship government initiative designed to transition the economy from import-dependent and eight-hour operations to 24-hour, production-driven and export-oriented structure. The programme is projected to generate over 1.7 million jobs by 2026 and strengthen economic resilience.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →