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 · Julius K. Debrah · Dr. Julius Debrah
Chief of Staff of Ghana who completed a PhD in Community Heritage and Tourism Development and advocates for lifelong learning and national values.
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Joy Online
… who had supported him, including former Roads Minister Amoako Attah, former Minister for Health Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, 2026 NPP flagbearer candidate Dr Bryan Acheampong, former lands minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, finance minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah …
Kojo Adu Asare opens up on 6-year battle with kidney failure and GH₵2000 weekly dialysis costJoy Online
… onstitute an absolute distraction to our mandate.” His comments come amid growing speculation over possible succession ambitions within the NDC, with discussions in political circles linking figures such as National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah …
Put Mahama’s mandate first, not presidential ambitions – Gbande warns NDC membersThe Ghanaian Times
… field and track events by over 1,000 athletes from 49 African countries.The night brought together several high profile personalities from the Ghanaian sports and political arena as well as the upper echelon of world and African athletics.Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah …
CAA Senior Athletics Championships opens in AccraThe Chronicle
… The enstoolment by the Kyidom Divisional Council drew government officials, including the Chief of Staff Mr Julius Debrah and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, who described the new chief as committed and hardworking. …
New Kwanyarko Nkosuohene Pledges Focus On Youth EmploymentJoy Online
… Among the dignitaries present were Julius Debrah, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, ministers of state, regional executives of the NDC, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, as well as several …
NDC Central Regional Chairman installed as Development Chief of Agona KwanyarkoJoy Online
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening relations with China, describing the partnership between the two countries as one built on mutual trust, economic cooperation and growing people-to-people ties. …
Julius Debrah reaffirms Ghana-China partnershipJoy Online
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s strong commitment to deepening bilateral relations with China, describing the partnership between the two nations as one founded not only on trade and diplomacy but also on friendship, people-to-people connection, and shar …
Ghana–China relations deepen as Julius Debrah reaffirms partnership visionBusiness & Financial Times
… Chief of Staff Julius Debrah said the compact will align domestic resources, concessional financing and donor support under a single national framework coordinated by the Ministries of Finance and Health. …
World Bank eyes health workforce expansion to create 2m jobs in AfricaBusiness & Financial Times
… Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to the Office of the President, bringing together leading entrepreneurs, business executives, and industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence and innovation within Ghana’s private sector. …
Modern Floors & Walls CEO honoured for industry leadershipBusiness & Financial Times
… Chief of Staff Julius Debrah said the planned ‘Country Compact’ will be co-led by the Ministries of Health and Finance and anchored in measurable targets and sustainable financing, marking a move away from fragmented donor-led interventions toward a coordinated national strategy. …
Gov’t, World Bank move toward country-led compact model for health investmentPresident John Mahama presented Legacy Boxes containing personal letters and compensation packages to families of eight officials who died in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, assuring their children that their parents' service and sacrifices will continue to inspire future generations.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Mahama presented Legacy Boxes containing personal letters and compensation packages to families of eight officials who died in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, assuring their children that their parents' service and sacrifices will continue to inspire future generations.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, says his passion for tourism, culture and heritage motivated him to pursue a PhD in Museum and Heritage studies. He believes a vibrant tourism industry is vital to preserving Ghana's national identity, creating sustainable livelihoods, and driving socio-economic transformation.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso has congratulated the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on earning a PhD in Community Heritage and Tourism Development in Kwahu, saying the research could unlock heritage opportunities and sustainable economic opportunities in the area beyond its Easter celebrations and Paragliding Festival.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has earned his doctoral degree and called on Ghanaians to embrace lifelong learning, describing education as a continuous journey that strengthens leadership and service to society. President John Mahama attended the graduation ceremony and praised Debrah's achievement as a reminder that learning is a lifelong pursuit.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has completed his doctoral studies at the University of Ghana, Legon, and credited his family, academic mentors, President John Mahama, colleagues, and Kwahu traditional leaders for supporting him through his academic journey.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that museum studies is a legitimate and economically valuable discipline, noting that the United Kingdom's major national museums generated £563 million in commercial revenue in 2024–25 and that museums create jobs, attract tourists, and contribute substantially to economies through exhibitions, retail, and other enterprises.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A poll by GlobalInfo Analytics released July 27 shows National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson each at 31 per cent as the preferred choice to lead the NDC into the 2028 general elections, with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at 15 per cent and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at 9 per cent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Debrah writes that while climate change and heavy rainfall contribute to Ghana's annual flooding, much of the problem stems from waste management failures—plastic bags, food containers, and rubbish blocking drains and streams—and decisions to dump waste into drains, leave drains uncleared, and allow developments on waterways and flood-prone land.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama assured that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, and pledged that no capable Ghanaian will be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints. He highlighted the "NoFeeStress" initiative to support first-year students.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama assured the University of Ghana that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, following a committee's submission of its report. He said the next step is the presentation of a transition roadmap for execution, and pledged the government's commitment to the centre serving as a hub for teaching, research, specialist training, and healthcare delivery.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Staff planted a shea tree at Jubilee House on behalf of President Mahama as a symbolic gesture of the government's commitment to strengthening Ghana's shea industry through strategic partnerships, value addition, and increased investment. The tree-planting marked Shea Month activities and aimed to highlight the government's focus on promoting growth and sustainability of the sector, which provides livelihoods for thousands of people, particularly women in shea-producing communities.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Ghana's shea industry through increased investment, strategic partnerships and value addition. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah pledged that the government would support the sector by encouraging investments across the shea value chain and fostering partnerships to enhance production and processing.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has intensified fire safety education campaigns in the Eastern Region, with personnel from multiple stations engaging residents, shop owners, traders and construction workers on fire prevention, emergency response, safe use of equipment and the dangers of unsafe practices such as illegal electrical connections and improper flammable material storage.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has announced final preparations for his burial ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, Central Region. High-level dignitaries including former presidents are expected to attend, and a memorial edifice housing his personal effects and inventions has been constructed within the industrial complex to preserve his legacy.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Preparations for the burial and funeral rites of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing Kwadwo Safo, an inventor, industrialist and philanthropist, have reached their final phase. The burial is scheduled for July 30 at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, followed by a national funeral service on July 31 at Black Star Square in Accra; a memorial museum housing his personal belongings and inventions has been completed at the industrial complex.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has urged Ghanaians to embrace integrity, accountability and shared responsibility, saying the country's development depends on the values guiding its people and institutions, not only economic growth. He highlighted the role of religious and traditional institutions in promoting national development and called for stronger collaboration between government, the Church and traditional authorities.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah told a National Development Conference organised by The Church of Pentecost that Ghana's sustainable development depends not only on economic growth and infrastructure, but on the values upheld by citizens and institutions, and on the integrity and accountability of public institutions and leaders.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A June 2026 nationwide poll by Africa Policy Lens of 3,540 NDC constituency and branch executives found National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah leading the 2028 presidential flagbearership race with 33.8% support, up from 31.9% in April, while Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu surged to second with 22.5%, up from 17.9%.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Policy Lens survey of 3,540 NDC Constituency and Branch Executives between June 24 and July 3 shows National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah extending his lead to 33.8%, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu jumping to 22.5% for second place, and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's support collapsing from 30.1% to 9.7% in two months.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts is pursuing a "domestic-first, global-next" strategy to strengthen the tourism sector through stakeholder collaboration and strategic initiatives including a National Cultural Policy, UNESCO programme, and Tourism Marketplace.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Global InfoAnalytics poll places former Odododiodio MP Nii Lantey Vanderpuye ahead in the NDC national chairmanship race with 26.8% delegate support, followed by former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at 19.3%, while 35.3% of delegates remain undecided.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
In the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll of NDC delegates, National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia holds 27% support for the 2028 flagbearership, down from 29% in April, while Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has risen to 22% from 19%, narrowing the gap to five points. Thirty percent of delegates remain undecided.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion article documents the decades-long complaint of a former Kumasi Brewery employee who purchased a vehicle at a government auction in 1988 and has since battled the state over an alleged injustice related to that transaction.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
About 135 government officials, diplomats, and business executives from Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto on June 15, 2026 for the Ghana-Canada Investment Forum, where speakers highlighted Ghana as an entry point into Africa's market and natural resources, and emphasized President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme targeting manufacturing and agro-processing.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
A book co-authored by Chief of Staff Julius K. Debrah and Professor Robert E. Hinson titled Citizen Experience: A Reset for Superior Public and Civil Service Delivery was launched in Accra on July 8, arguing that government institutions should measure performance by how citizens experience services rather than budgets and administrative targets. The book proposes assessing performance against seven indicators—accessibility, clarity, speed, dignity, fairness, consistency and outcomes—and recommends restructuring public services around citizens' needs.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following violent anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa that killed one Ghanaian national, Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa has assured that 900 Ghanaians registered with the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria will be prioritized for evacuation, though the government has yet to announce an evacuation date.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chief of Staff says the destruction of more than 2,000 confiscated and surrendered firearms marks a turning point in Ghana's efforts to tackle illegal weapons proliferation and strengthen public safety. The exercise ends the voluntary compliance phase of the national gun amnesty programme and marks the beginning of stricter enforcement measures.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has approved the rehabilitation of roads within Achimota School and committed to protecting the institution's lands ahead of its 100th anniversary celebrations, as announced by the Chief of Staff at a centenary fundraising event.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited has donated cash and relief items including sanitary pads, baby diapers, washing powder, and soap to support victims of the June 29 floods that affected the Greater Accra Region and claimed 12 lives. The company also pledged GH¢200,000, adding to government relief efforts and a GH¢350 million allocation from the Ministry of Finance's Contingency Fund.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy agenda was the focus of a Ghana-Canada Investment Forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, which brought together about 135 participants to explore trade, investment and collaboration between the two countries. Officials presented Ghana as a gateway to the African market and encouraged Canadian investment in the country.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →