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Joy Online
… She was speaking after receiving the petition on behalf of the Presidency during the NPP’s “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration at Jubilee House on Thursday, August 6. …
‘I’m not a nobody; I’m a senior government official’ – Nana Yaa Jantuah assures NPP its petition will reach MahamaJoy Online
… The Democracy Under Attack demonstration saw the NPP march to the Supreme Court and Jubilee House, where the party presented petitions over what it describes as arbitrary arrests, selective justice and threats to Ghana’s democratic institutions.
‘Democracy Under Attack’ demonstration was peaceful – NPPJoy Online
… It subsequently proceeded to the Jubilee House to deliver a second petition to the presidency. …
NPP presents petition to Supreme Court, Jubilee House over alleged arbitrary arrests, selective justiceJoy Online
… The demonstrators marched from the Supreme Court and ended at the Jubilee House with placards bearing messages such as “Protect Our Democracy,” “Stop Intimidation,” and “Let the Will of the People Prevail.“ Party executives, MPs, and supporters joined the protest, accusing the go …
Photos from NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demonstrationDaily Guide
… The procession began at the Supreme Court premises and moved toward Jubilee House, with protesters pressing home demands for accountability and the rule of law. …
Thousands Join ‘#DemocracyUnderAttack’ ProtestJoy Online
… The protest is expected to start from the Supreme Court and end at the Jubilee House, according to promotional materials released by the party. …
NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demonstration underwayJoy Online
… The protest is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court and end at the Jubilee House, according to promotional materials released by the party. …
NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demonstration comes off todayJoy Online
… The protest is expected to commence at the Supreme Court before moving to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Jubilee House and Parliament, where the party intends to present a petition through a designated representative. …
NPP secures police approval for August 6 protest over Sedina Tamakloe acquittalJoy Online
… Then we’ll just move straight to Jubilee House to present the other petition,” Nana B stated. …
We’ll present petitions to Supreme Court, Jubilee House, Parliament – Nana B outlines August 6 protest planJoy Online
… ion of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government a one-week ultimatum to recruit qualified persons with disabilities who applied during the recent Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment exercise, or face an indefinite, peaceful occupation of Jubilee House …
Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities give government one-week ultimatum over GES recruitmentPresident John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—bringing the total number appointed by him since January 7, 2025 to 10. The three were approved by Parliament on August 27, 2026, despite opposition from the Minority who objected to the expedited vetting timeline.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—bringing the total number appointed by him since January 7, 2025 to 10. The three were approved by Parliament on August 27, 2026, despite opposition from the Minority who objected to the expedited vetting timeline.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Dramani Mahama inducted three new justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—into Ghana's Supreme Court on Thursday, September 10, after parliamentary approval. Mahama tasked them with defending the Constitution, preserving judicial independence, and deepening public trust in the judiciary.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama charged three newly sworn Supreme Court justices to bridge the gap between constitutional justice and citizens' everyday experiences, stressing that judicial independence must be matched by efficiency, accountability, and timely justice delivery. He said the judiciary's credibility depends on the quality of decisions and whether ordinary Ghanaians can access justice without undue delay.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Turf Club, whose Borteyman facility was demolished on August 22, 2026 by unknown individuals under security protection, led a peaceful march through Accra and presented a petition to the Presidency seeking intervention to enforce an alleged land-swap agreement with the State and restore the facility.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—on September 10, charging them to uphold the Constitution and administer justice without fear or favour. Mahama stressed that the Supreme Court's authority derives from public confidence and trust, and that justices must demonstrate sound judgment, personal integrity, and intellectual courage in their decisions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to let the quality of their reasoning, fairness of their decisions, and loyalty to the Constitution define their legacy, and to remain unmoved by public pressure, political interests, or criticism in their judgments.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has sworn in three new justices to the Supreme Court—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—urging them to uphold the Constitution, protect citizens' rights, and ensure no individual or institution is placed above the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over Ghanaian footballers leaving the domestic league too quickly, saying the trend depletes local football quality. He called for keeping young talents longer and giving them national team opportunities to gain experience before they attract international interest.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Policy Committee on Communications and Digitalization challenged Communications Minister Sam George's characterization of the previous administration's rural telephony record, demanding a full status report on the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project. The Committee stated the project was launched in 2020 under GIFEC with €155 million financing from China EXIM Bank, targeting 2,016 sites to serve three to four million people in unserved and underserved communities, with the first site commissioned in November 2020.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will introduce a new cost-sharing framework and graduated tariff-support mechanism for broadcasters on Ghana's National Digital Terrestrial Television platform starting January 2027, following a comprehensive review completed in July. The new arrangements aim to reduce the financial burden on broadcasters while maintaining universal access obligations and complementing the existing US$7,000-per-channel-per-month subsidy.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is developing a National Data Exchange Hub to improve information sharing among public institutions and strengthen digital public infrastructure, as part of the US$50 million Ghana Digital Acceleration Project supported by the World Bank. The hub and modernisation of National Data Centres in Accra and Kumasi are currently at the international review stage and are expected to improve interoperability and digital government service delivery.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has partnered with eleven universities to integrate One Million Coders Programme certifications into degree and diploma programmes, aiming to equip students with industry-relevant digital skills alongside academic qualifications. Participating institutions include the University of Ghana, KNUST, UENR, GCTU, and UCC, with implementation already underway at some institutions.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will pilot an Electronic Document Wallet in the fourth quarter of 2026 to allow citizens and businesses to digitally store and verify state-issued credentials, as part of efforts to modernise government services and reduce reliance on physical documents, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government plans to train 50 Digital Champions and senior public officials in artificial intelligence by December 2026 under its National AI Strategy 2025–2035. So far, 240 civil servants have completed AI literacy training, and the government has run an AI and Robotics Summer Bootcamp for 100 basic school pupils, 40 per cent of whom were girls.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Post delivered 85,638 passports directly to applicants between January and July 2026, bringing the total number delivered since the service began in May 2025 to 190,781. The service is part of the government's effort to expand digital and doorstep delivery of public services.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has signed a contract to digitise 3.5 million public records held by the Ghana Public Records and Archives Administration Department as part of a digital transformation programme to modernise records management and improve access to official information, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will introduce biometric verification as part of SIM registration before the end of 2026, Minister Samuel Nartey George announced, saying the move will strengthen subscriber identification and improve the integrity of SIM registration data as part of broader efforts to secure Ghana's digital identity and telecommunications systems.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's One Million Coders Programme has recorded 141,954 registered accounts and 27,782 active learners as of August 2, 2026, with 5,812 course completions. Cybersecurity is the most popular area of study, attracting 8,570 learners, while the government works to embed digital certifications into university degree and diploma programmes.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George said the government is working with the National Communications Authority, the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, and mobile network operators to upgrade ageing 2G and 3G infrastructure in rural communities to 4G-capable networks to support digital services such as mobile money, digital agriculture, e-learning, and telemedicine.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority CERT-GH handled 3,363 cybersecurity incidents between January and June 2026, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George disclosed. He highlighted expanded cybersecurity capacity-building, vulnerability assessments for 25 Critical Information Infrastructure institutions, and increased awareness training across the public.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister says the government negotiated with mobile network operators to increase data volumes and cut prices: MTN raised data by 15 per cent, Airtel and Telecel by 10 per cent. MTN also cut fibre broadband prices by 70 per cent, reducing its 800 Mbps package from GH¢987 to GH¢299 monthly.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has committed more than US$1.1 billion over three years to expand network coverage and support 5G rollout across the country, including the construction of 800 new cell sites. The investment follows regulatory reforms by the National Communications Authority, including removal of the wholesale 5G exclusivity framework that had constrained competition.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced that MTN has reduced its 100 Mbps unlimited fibre broadband package from GH¢987 to GH¢299 per month, a 70 per cent cut driven by government engagement with telecommunications operators to make digital connectivity more affordable for households and businesses. MTN has also introduced new 300 Mbps and 500 Mbps packages.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government's engagements with telecommunications and pay-TV operators have resulted in lower digital service costs, including enhanced DStv packages, increased mobile data volumes, and reductions in fixed broadband prices. He cited examples such as MTN's 15% data volume increase, Telecel and AirtelTigo's 10% increases, and MTN's fibre broadband price reduction of up to 70%.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cape Coast Youth Development Association organised a leadership and mentorship colloquium bringing together successful Cape Coast indigenes, students, and young entrepreneurs to share experiences and inspire youth. The event, themed "From memory to momentum: The black star rising," featured speakers including Dr James Conduah Orleans-Lindsey, President of the Ghana Real Estate Association, who emphasised the importance of mentorship for young people's success.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has warned that the Chief Justice's alleged partisan conduct risks undermining public confidence in Ghana's Judiciary, citing the head of the Judiciary's recent praise of state institutions' performance and criticism of the previous eight years as evidence of political bias at a sensitive time for opposition-linked court cases.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has threatened to resume picketing after September 15 if the government fails to present a concrete plan to employ qualified persons with disabilities. The coalition is calling for the immediate recruitment of about 400 unemployed tertiary-educated persons with disabilities into the public sector and demanding enforcement of employment quotas for private employers.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aggrieved customers of Gold Coast Fund Management will gather in Accra on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to demand payment of locked-up funds, with buses provided to transport participants to Jubilee House for a petition presentation to President Mahama.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →