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Julius Debrah

Also known as: Mr Debrah · Chief of Staff · Chief of Staff Julius Debrah · Debrah · Mr. Julius Debrah · Mr. Debrah · Mr Julius Debrah

Chief of Staff to President John Mahama, appeared in 2028 NDC primary race with 30.1% support in April 2026 survey.

Yesterday

  1. Apostle Nyamekye urges leaders to prioritise citizens' well-being, integrity

    The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost called on Ghanaian leaders to prioritise the well-being of citizens and uphold moral values, saying that a person's name and legacy depend on righteousness, justice, discipline, and care for the poor and vulnerable.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Friends donate food items to Kumasi Children's Home for Chief of Staff's birthday

    Friends of Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, have donated food items and assorted beverages to inmates of the Kumasi Children's Home to mark his 60th birthday. According to the regional coordinator, the gesture is meant to highlight Mr. Debrah's good works and kind-hearted nature.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Apostle Nyamekye calls for calm after Awusi remarks controversy

    The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost has appealed for calm and reconciliation following public uproar over remarks by the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mavis Awusi, which were made in response to church concerns about environmental damage from illegal mining. Apostle Nyamekye said he harbours no ill feelings and urged Ghanaians to move on from the issue.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NDC has multiple leaders capable of defeating Bawumia

    The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, says the NDC possesses a strong bench of leaders capable of defeating the NPP's presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, citing figures such as Julius Debrah, Cassiel Ato Forson, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as competent leaders ready to govern.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Mahama praises Julius Debrah loyalty at 60th birthday service

    President John Mahama praised Julius Debrah for his loyalty, kindness, and humility at Debrah's 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service, describing him as a trusted aide whose service has left a lasting impression on leadership and governance. Mahama noted Debrah's calm nature, efficiency, and affable friendliness, which earned respect from executives during his time as running mate in the Eastern Region.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Chief of Staff Debrah reflects on bond with President Mahama

    Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, spoke at his birthday thanksgiving service on how his relationship with President John Mahama evolved from not being close initially to becoming one of his most trusted confidants after Mahama appointed him Minister for Local Government.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Pentecost chair forgives Free Zones CEO over mining comments dispute

    The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has forgiven the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, following a public controversy over her comments attacking his remarks about illegal mining's damage to church baptism sites. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, publicly apologised on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, after which Apostle Nyamekye said he bore no ill will and believed the incident had drawn positive attention to the church.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Pentecost Chair forgives Free Zones CEO after Chief of Staff apology

    Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has forgiven Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, following a public dispute over comments on illegal mining. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, apologized on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, and Apostle Nyamekye stated he bore no ill will and had forgiven her.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama joins thanksgiving service honouring Chief of Staff Debrah

    President John Mahama attended a thanksgiving service at PIWC Trassaco on Sunday, April 26, to mark Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's 60th birthday, joined by government officials, family, and church leaders.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Chief of Staff apologises to Church over Free Zones CEO remarks

    Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has publicly apologised to the Church of Pentecost leadership for comments made by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Mary Awusi that were perceived as critical of the church. Debrah characterised the remarks as a "slip of expression" and asked the church for forgiveness during his birthday thanksgiving service.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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