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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.

Politics

Chief of Staff appeals to Church of Pentecost for forgiveness

The News

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah made an emotional appeal for forgiveness from the Church of Pentecost on behalf of the government, saying remarks attributed to the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority were not intended to offend. Debrah, alongside President Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, made the appeal during a visit to the Pentecost International Worship Centre on Sunday.

Why it matters

Chief of Staff's urgent appeal for forgiveness from Church of Pentecost over government remarks represents a significant political and religious reconciliation moment.

26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Chief of Staff appeals to Church of Pentecost for forgiveness

    Chief of Staff Julius Debrah made an emotional appeal for forgiveness from the Church of Pentecost on behalf of the government, saying remarks attributed to the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority were not intended to offend. Debrah, alongside President Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, made the appeal during a visit to the Pentecost International Worship Centre on Sunday.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 April

  1. NDC 2028 primary: Asiedu Nketia and Debrah in tight deadlock

    A nationwide survey of NDC constituency executives by Africa Policy Lens shows Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia leading with 31.9% support ahead of Chief of Staff Julius Debrah at 30.1%, in what analysts describe as a "structurally balanced" race with neither candidate establishing a decisive lead ahead of the party's 2028 presidential primary.

    22 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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