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Julius Debrah

Also known as: Mr Debrah · Chief of Staff Julius Debrah · Mr. Julius Debrah · Mr. Debrah · Mr Julius Debrah · Dr. Debrah · Samuel Julius Debrah · Dr Samuel Julius Debrah · Dr Debrah · Hon. Julius Debrah · Dr Julius Debrah · Hon Julius Debrah · Edward Debrah

Chief of Staff who co-authored a book on citizen experience in civil service delivery.

2026-04-222026-06-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, will serve as Special Guest of Honour, while His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, will chair the event.

    Ghana-Canada investment forum to deepen economic cooperation
  3. Joy Online

    President Mahama arrived at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport, where he was received by the Vice-President, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and other senior government officials.

    Veep welcomes Mahama home after UK, Belarus visits
  4. Joy Online

    President Mahama arrived at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport, where he was received by the Vice-President, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and other senior government officials.

    Veep welcomes Mahama home after UK, Belarus visits
  5. Joy Online

    Julius Debrah, and other senior government officials. During his visit to the United Kingdom, President Mahama participated in the Ghana Investment Summit, which brought together investors from across Europe.

    Mahama returns to Ghana after UK and Belarus visits, announces investment and trade agreements
  6. Business & Financial Times

    Hinson and the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah. Citizen Experience: Reset for Superior Civil Service Delivery is not a comfortable book.

    A review of citizen experience: Reset for superior civil service delivery
  7. Joy Online

    It was launched in 2021, with the current Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, among the early recipients.

    [Infographics] Fallout from the 2026 Ministers of State Excellence Awards
  8. Business & Financial Times

    The Chief Of Staff at the Office of The President, Julius Debrah, is Special Guest of Honour for the event.

    Ghana-Canada Investment Forum 2026
  9. Joy Online

    he survey that matters most because delegates, not the public, will choose the flagbearer, the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, led on 29%, with Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson on 19%, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu on 11%, and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah

    Sweety Aborchie: The half-built staircase, women, power, politics (Issue 4)
  10. Joy Online

    Chief of Staff Julius Debrah will attend as Special Guest of Honour, while the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, will chair the event.

    Toronto Investment Forum to spotlight Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy push
  11. Joy Online

    Delivering his message through Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, at the opening of the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty in Accra, the President underscored the importance of consolidating parliamentary consensus to advance the African Charter o

    Mahama urges African legislators to uphold family values and sovereignty
Society

Safety expert urges focus on illegal building, not just diver deployment

The News

A health and safety professional has urged authorities in Asokore Mampong to address the root causes of flooding — particularly building on waterways and unapproved places — rather than rely on deploying divers to prevent flood-related drowning deaths. He described diver deployment as a reactionary measure that must be preceded by investigations into the causes of recurring flood disasters.

18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Safety expert urges focus on illegal building, not just diver deployment

    A health and safety professional has urged authorities in Asokore Mampong to address the root causes of flooding — particularly building on waterways and unapproved places — rather than rely on deploying divers to prevent flood-related drowning deaths. He described diver deployment as a reactionary measure that must be preceded by investigations into the causes of recurring flood disasters.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Safety expert warns against divers as flood-death solution

    Health and safety professional Edward Debrah has cautioned against deploying divers as a comprehensive solution to Ghana's recurring flood-related drowning deaths, arguing that authorities must focus on addressing root causes of flooding, such as building on waterways and in unapproved places, rather than what he described as a "panic reaction."

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. NACOC to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse June 26

    Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission will commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026, at UPSA under the theme "The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses," with the Chief of Staff as Guest of Honour.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama presides over 48th ceremonial guard change at Presidency

    President John Dramani Mahama oversaw the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, June 15, in which the Ghana Navy officially took over security responsibility from the Ghana Army for the next three months.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. IAEA supports Ghana's nuclear energy development plan

    Ghana is making steady progress towards introducing nuclear power into its energy mix, with International Atomic Energy Agency support focused on strengthening institutional readiness, technical capacity and regulatory systems. The IAEA Director General noted that African countries are increasingly placing nuclear energy at the centre of long-term development planning to support industrialisation and meet growing electricity demand.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama presides over 48th Guards changeover at Presidency

    President John Dramani Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Guards Changing Parade at the Presidency in Accra, where the Ghana Navy took over from the Ghana Army to provide three months of security.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Navy assumes Presidency security for three months

    President John Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade on June 15, 2026, at which the Ghana Navy formally took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months, in accordance with the quarterly rotation tradition among the armed services.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. MMDAs to receive over 80% of Common Fund directly

    Ghana's Chief of Staff announced that more than 80 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund will be transferred directly to MMDAs to strengthen local governance, enhance assembly autonomy, and improve service delivery under the new National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework 2026-2030.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Government engages development partners on decentralisation policy implementation

    The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework (NDPS) 2026–2030, with the Chief of Staff meeting development partners to discuss implementation priorities and opportunities for collaboration.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana celebrates U.S. independence bicentennial with diplomatic ceremony

    Ghana's U.S. Embassy marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a gathering of government officials, clergy, business leaders, and diplomatic staff. The Chargé d'Affaires highlighted the deepening partnership between Ghana and the United States across health, education, science, economy, and technology.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ghana-Canada investment forum scheduled for June 2026

    Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to explore strategic opportunities, forge partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Vice-President receives Mahama after UK, Belarus trips

    Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang welcomed President John Dramani Mahama home on Tuesday June 9 following official visits to the United Kingdom and Belarus. During the UK visit, Mahama attended the Ghana Investment Summit and oversaw the signing of a Ghana-UK Growth and Investment Partnership; in Belarus, he secured agreements on trade, agriculture and technical cooperation.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama returns from UK and Belarus trade visits

    President John Dramani Mahama returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and Belarus, where he attended an investment summit, signed a growth and investment partnership with the UK, and secured agreements on trade, agriculture and technical cooperation with Belarus.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Mahama returns after UK and Belarus visits with trade agreements

    President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following official visits to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Belarus, where he secured bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Key agreements include the Ghana–UK Growth and Investment Partnership, which covers ship repair facility development in Takoradi, commercial afforestation projects in the Oti Region, AI training, and healthcare workforce capacity building.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Book examines gap between state intent and citizen experience

    A new work by Professor Robert E. Hinson and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, titled "Citizen Experience: Reset for Superior Civil Service Delivery," challenges Ghana's public administration to move beyond functional systems assessment toward understanding how citizens actually experience government services.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. 2026 Ministers Awards spark scrutiny over integrity and timing

    The 2026 Ministers of State Excellence Awards has drawn controversy over whether recipients deserved honours and whether awards were paid for; the scheme launched in 2021 but claimed a 5th edition by 2023 and 6th edition three years later. The Presidency has banned government appointees from participating in private awards without approval and says appointees will undergo performance reviews.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana-Canada Investment Forum set for June 2026 in Toronto

    Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum on June 15, 2026, in Toronto to explore strategic investment opportunities, foster partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, including its 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 8 June

  1. Women hold 14.9% of Ghana's 276 parliamentary seats

    An opinion essay examines the gap between women's entry into politics and their advancement to leadership positions. Women hold only 14.9% of parliamentary seats and around 4.1% in local assemblies, ranking Ghana 147th globally for women's parliamentary representation, behind Rwanda, Senegal, and Namibia.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana-Canada Investment Forum to showcase 24-Hour Economy push

    Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to showcase investment opportunities and promote partnerships supporting Ghana's economic transformation, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme aimed at driving industrialisation, expanding exports, and creating jobs.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama calls on African lawmakers to prioritize family values, sovereignty

    President John Dramani Mahama addressed the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty in Accra, urging African parliamentarians to uphold family values and strengthen sovereignty in their countries. He emphasized that Africa's future depends on building societies rooted in identity and the ability to chart their own destiny, and called on delegates from 20 African countries to consolidate parliamentary consensus to advance the African Charter on Family Values and Sovereignty.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama urges African parliamentarians to uphold family values and sovereignty

    President John Mahama has urged African parliamentarians to uphold family values and strengthen their countries' sovereignty, stressing that Africa's future depends on building societies rooted in identity and capable of charting their own destiny. Speaking through his Chief of Staff at the opening of the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Sovereignty in Accra, which brought together delegates from 20 African countries, Mahama emphasised the importance of consolidating parliamentary consensus to advance the African Charter on Family Values and Sovereignty.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Sovereignty measured by jobs and services, not speeches—Chief of Staff

    Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has urged African leaders to redefine sovereignty beyond political rhetoric, arguing that citizens judge governments by tangible improvements in living conditions—jobs, healthcare, stable utilities, and the ability to solve practical problems—rather than speeches or declarations.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Delta Air Lines inaugurates mechanised borehole in Ga Mashie

    Delta Air Lines has inaugurated a mechanised borehole facility to serve more than 2,000 people in the Ga Mashie Community in Jamestown, Accra, as part of its 20th Anniversary celebration. The facility aims to improve access to clean and safe drinking water and contribute to improved health and hygiene outcomes.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah honours late Apostle Kwadwo Safo

    Chief of Staff Julius Debrah paid tribute to the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo, an inventor, industrialist, and founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, describing him as an exceptional visionary who dedicated his life to improving others' lives and advancing national development.

    3 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Chief of Staff calls GIMPA to lead West Africa digital transformation

    Julius Debrah, Ghana's Chief of Staff, has urged GIMPA and its partners to use research and innovation to drive digital transformation and improve governance across West Africa. He said the newly inaugurated Centre for West African Studies for Digital Public Governance should produce knowledge that informs policy and positions the sub-region to benefit from emerging digital technologies.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Chief of Staff urges private sector to prioritise social impact

    Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on the private sector to prioritise social impact in their investments and look beyond profit to contribute to national development, particularly in healthcare. Speaking at the opening of Euracare Hospital's new multi-specialist facility in Accra, he described the investment as a significant contribution to national development and a model for public-private collaboration.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of Ghana–U.S. service

    Delta Air Lines celebrates two decades of continuous nonstop operations between Accra and New York, having transported two million passengers and connected travelers to more than 215 destinations worldwide. The Chief of Staff highlighted the airline's role in strengthening Ghana–U.S. relations and facilitating business, tourism, education, and cultural exchange.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former MP Kojo Adu-Asare receives kidney transplant after six years

    Former Adentan Member of Parliament Kojo Adu-Asare, diagnosed with kidney failure in January 2020, underwent dialysis three times weekly for six years before receiving a successful kidney transplant. His journey has become a story of faith, resilience, and human kindness across political divides.

    25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Chief of Staff urges public sector to adopt Kaizen philosophy

    Julius Debrah has called on public sector workers to embrace Kaizen, a Japanese management philosophy meaning "continuous improvement," to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity in government institutions. The Chief of Staff noted that the current administration attaches great importance to performance, accountability, and the achievement of targets.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 16 May

  1. Former MP thanks officials for support during kidney transplant journey

    Kojo Adu-Asare, former Adentan MP, has publicly thanked Kwadwo Twum Boafo (CEO of the Financial Intelligence Centre), Julius Debrah (Chief of Staff), Ato Forson and Mohammed Amin Adam (current and former Finance Ministers), and others for their support during his six-year battle with kidney failure and transplant.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

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