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2026-05-012026-06-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has launched the Tumalana Community Games, a month-long football competition aimed at identifying and promoting young football talent across the constituency.

    Karaga MP launches Tumalana Community Games to unearth football talent
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking in Parliament, the Karaga MP said the government had fallen short of important revenue mobilisation targets under the IMF-supported programme.

    Government misses revenue and borrowing targets despite stability claims – Amin Adam
  4. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has strongly rejected claims by the current Finance Minister that Ghana’s IMF-supported programme derailed under the previous Akufo-Addo administration.

    Amin Adam rejects Finance Minister’s claim that IMF programme derailed under Akufo-Addo gov’t
  5. Joy Online

    The Karaga MP expressed surprise that government had agreed to undertake IMF-monitored reforms without securing additional financial support.

    Amin Adam says IMF forced gov’t into Policy Coordination Instrument over reform delays
  6. May 2026
  7. Joy Online

    In a Facebook post on Friday, May 23, the Karaga MP said the ruling could trigger a wave of similar claims from other collapsed institutions, potentially exposing the state to compensation demands, depositor settlement disputes, asset-return claims, and recapitalisation pressures

    GN Savings ruling poses fiscal and financial-stability risks – Amin Adam
  8. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, has alleged that the government’s 24-hour economy initiative has stalled due to a lack of funding and poor implementation.

    24-Hour Economy Secretariat ‘in coma’ – Amin Adam claims
  9. Joy Online

    According to the Karaga MP, the government cannot rely on the public sector to drive the policy because of the financial burden associated with expanding staffing and operations across state institutions.

    Amin Adam calls for private sector-led 24-hour economy
  10. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, has criticised the government’s 24-hour economy policy, describing it as a slogan without a clear implementation strategy.

    Amin Adam describes 24-hour economy policy as ‘dead on arrival’
  11. Joy Online

    The NDC chairman is also expected to visit Kpandai, Wulensi, Bimbilla, Mion, Saboba, Chereponi, Gushegu, Karaga, Tolon, Kumbungu and Savelugu during the four-day regional outreach.

    Development of Savannah Region is government’s priority list – Asiedu Nketiah
  12. Joy Online

    The NDC chairman is also expected to visit Kpandai, Wulensi, Bimbilla, Mion, Saboba, Chereponi, Gushegu, Karaga, Tolon, Kumbungu and Savelugu during the four-day regional outreach.

    Success of Mahama’s government is a collective responsibility — Asiedu Nketia rallies NDC supporters during regional tour
Sport

Karaga MP launches month-long community football tournament

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The Member of Parliament for Karaga has launched the Tumalana Community Games, a month-long football competition featuring 32 matches across three venues to identify young talent in the constituency. The winning team will face the champions of the neighbouring Tolon area's Soyalana Games.

7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Karaga MP launches month-long community football tournament

    The Member of Parliament for Karaga has launched the Tumalana Community Games, a month-long football competition featuring 32 matches across three venues to identify young talent in the constituency. The winning team will face the champions of the neighbouring Tolon area's Soyalana Games.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Government missed revenue and borrowing targets, ex-FM says

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam told Parliament that the government has fallen short of revenue mobilisation targets under the IMF-supported programme, bringing revenue to GDP to 13%, and has failed to reduce borrowing costs despite claims of macroeconomic stability and declining inflation.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former finance minister disputes IMF programme derailment claim

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam rejected the current Finance Minister's assertion that Ghana's IMF-supported programme derailed under the Akufo-Addo administration, citing the IMF's Fourth Review report which showed Ghana met all six performance criteria by end of 2024 and three of four indicative targets.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former Finance Minister: IMF pressured Ghana into Policy Coordination Instrument

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam told Parliament that the government's shift to an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument resulted from delays in implementing structural reforms. He noted that Ghana fell short on some structural benchmarks and said the arrangement reflects IMF concerns over reform implementation.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. GN Savings Court ruling risks fiscal stability, Amin Adam warns

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has cautioned that the Court of Appeal's ruling to restore GN Savings and Loans' licence could expose Ghana to fiscal and financial-stability risks, potentially triggering compensation claims from other collapsed institutions and creating open-ended contingent liabilities at a time of limited fiscal space. He warned that politically influenced reversals could weaken financial-sector deterrence and signal that regulatory breaches could be revisited if political conditions change.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat stalled due to lack of funding

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam claims the government's 24-hour economy secretariat has become ineffective because funds allocated for its operations have not been released, and argues the failure raises concerns about the government's commitment to the flagship policy.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Amin Adam urges private sector leadership for 24-hour economy policy

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has called on the government to adopt a private sector-led approach to the 24-hour economy policy, arguing the current strategy is unsustainable because the government cannot fund public sector job creation. He criticised the government for failing to roll out promised incentive packages in the 2026 Budget and alleged the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat had become inactive due to lack of funding.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Amin Adam says 24-hour economy policy lacks implementation strategy

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as a slogan without clear implementation, arguing that forcing public agencies to operate around the clock without additional staff and increased funding is fundamentally flawed and unrealistic given budget constraints.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. NDC chair assures Savannah Region of government development focus

    National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has assured residents of the Savannah Region that the area remains a major focus of the government's development agenda during a visit to Salaga South Constituency as part of the NDC's nationwide "Thank You Tour."

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC chair calls for party unity behind Mahama administration

    Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has called on party supporters and government appointees to unite behind President Mahama and work collectively to ensure the success of the administration, stressing that party members must remain disciplined and supportive of government policies.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Former Finance Minister urges students to embrace failure and resilience

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, told students at Northern School of Business that setbacks should not discourage ambition, recounting how he failed examinations and the common entrance exam before eventually succeeding as an academic, politician, and pilot. He commissioned a new 12-unit classroom block at the school where he studied.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Karaga MP credits persistence to political success story

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga, has attributed his political success to persistence and determination after losing three consecutive parliamentary elections in 2000, 2004, and 2008 before winning a seat. He encouraged students and young people to remain focused despite disappointments, stressing that resilience often leads to eventual success.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Amin Adam commissions classroom block at NOBISCO school

    Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister, has commissioned a 12-unit classroom block at Northern School of Business, where he studied. He described the project as part of his commitment to supporting education and improving learning infrastructure in northern Ghana.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Bank of Ghana's widened losses signal fiscal pressures ahead

    MP Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has flagged concerns about the Bank of Ghana's 2025 financial statements, particularly the widened negative equity (from GH¢61.32 billion to GH¢96.28 billion) and increased losses (from GH¢9.49 billion to GH¢15.63 billion), warning that these trends have implications for Ghana's fiscal outlook and post-programme economic management.

    6 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Amin Adam urges IMF scrutiny of BoG finances, gold sales

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Parliament's Finance Committee Ranking Member, has called on the IMF to require transparent central bank recapitalisation plans, include BoG recapitalisation in fiscal-risk analysis, and demand clearer disclosure of the Bank of Ghana's gold-related transactions, citing concerns about transparency and volatility.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Former Finance Minister questions Bank of Ghana loss reporting

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam alleges that the Bank of Ghana's reported GHS15.6 billion net loss in 2025 masks deeper financial challenges, claiming that proceeds from the sale of about 18 tonnes of gold reserves (generating GHS9.57 billion in gains) were recognised as income to cushion operational losses, and that without these gains the loss would have exceeded GHS25 billion.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government lifts Karaga curfew, maintains arms ban

    The government has lifted the curfew imposed on Karaga Township and surrounding communities in the Northern Region following an improvement in the security situation, acting on the National Security Council's advice. A total ban on possession of arms remains in force, with the government warning that anyone found carrying weapons or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

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