Also known as: Mr Oppong Nkrumah · Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah · Mr. Oppong Nkrumah · KON · Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah · former Information Minister · Kojo Mr Oppong Nkrumah · Fatimatu Abubakar · Ms. Fatimatu Abubakar · Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah · the Ofoase-Ayirebi legislator · Mr Oppong-Nkrumah · Oppong-Nkrumah · Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah · NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee Chairman · Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee · the former Information Minister · Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah · Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah · former Education Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah · Mr. Nkrumah · Ms Abubakar
Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy Committee and former Housing Minister, currently challenging government accountability on economic programmes and judicial practices.
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The Ghanaian Times
… In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the party expressed concern about the situation facing the candidates. …
Place all 54,985 affected BECE candidates in schools and publish final outcome – NPP urges govt.Joy Online
… In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the party said the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project was launched in 2020, contrary to claims suggesting it began in 2022. …
NPP challenges Sam George over rural telephony record, demands dataJoy Online
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Committee said the record did not support claims of neglect. …
NPP challenges Sam George’s rural telephony claims, demands full project status reportThe Ghanaian Times
Former Information Minister and Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has described the Chief Justice’s tour of state-owned enterprises and agencies as “shocking and unprecedented.” Mr Oppong Nkrumah made the comments during an interview on Asempa FM on We …
CJ’s tour of parastatals: It’s shocking, unprecedented – Kojo Oppong NkrumahJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s visits to state-owned institutions, describing the development as unprecedented and bewildering. …
Oppong Nkrumah questions Chief Justice’s ‘unprecedented’ tour of state-owned institutionsJoy Online
… The issue has also found its way before the Supreme Court, following a case brought by the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, challenging the practice. …
Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explains why judges sit during Ghana’s legal vacationJoy Online
… However, the Deputy Attorney General drew the High Court’s attention to a review application by former Minister for Education, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, which was scheduled for hearing at the Supreme Court at 9 am on Wednesday. …
AG’s office dismisses Atta Akyea’s criticism over absence from Signals Bureau caseJoy Online
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an application by the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking a review of an earlier decision that threw out his application for an injunction against the hearing of cases during the legal vacation. …
Supreme Court throws out Oppong Nkrumah’s bid to reverse legal vacation trials rulingThe Chronicle
… This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. …
NPP to announce position on proposed constitutional amendmentsDaily Guide
… Their lawyer, Samuel Atta-Akyea, had informed the court that he was aware the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has filed an application for a review of the decision of a single judge of the Supreme Court who turned down a request to injunct the court …
Adu-Boahene Trial Resumes As Court Refuses AdjournmentKojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has challenged the government to provide evidence including SSNIT records proving jobs have been created under the 24-hour economy, questioning whether the proposed "New Economy" represents genuine economic direction or a rebranding of existing programmes.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has challenged the government to provide evidence including SSNIT records proving jobs have been created under the 24-hour economy, questioning whether the proposed "New Economy" represents genuine economic direction or a rebranding of existing programmes.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called on the government to account for GH¢650 billion allocated to existing economic programmes—including the 24-hour economy, One Million Coders programme, Women's Development Bank and others—before introducing new economic policies, citing lack of demonstrated results after two years.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is promoting a "New Economy" aimed at boosting local production and job creation, but an opinion writer argues the government should first account for previous initiatives like the 24-Hour Economy, which promised 1.7 million jobs by 2028 and received GH¢110 million in 2026 funding but has only shown limited documented results.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah's detention is meant to show him "where power lies" after resisting what he calls EOCO's "unlawful arrest," arguing bail proceedings should focus on flight risk and investigative interference rather than state detention powers.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing the 1992 Constitution, demanding that a Constituent or Consultative Assembly be established before amendments go to Parliament and referendum. The party argues the proposed changes, which include amendments to 147 of 299 Articles and 59 new provisions, are far-reaching and require broader national deliberation to build consensus.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu agrees with the NPP's call for broader consultation on Ghana's constitutional review but questions whether establishing a Consultative Assembly is the right approach, noting that Ghana previously relied on such an assembly for the 1992 Constitution.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has called on the NDC government to heed concerns from organised labour, traditional leaders, professional bodies and other stakeholders before proceeding with constitutional amendments, urging the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations before any referendum.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution and called for the establishment of a Constituent or Consultative Assembly to deliberate on the proposed changes. The Constitutional Review Committee submitted 206 total proposals (147 amendments and 59 new provisions) to President John Mahama in February 2026.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has rejected the NDC government's current process for reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution and called for the establishment of a Consultative Assembly to deliberate on the proposed changes. The party argues that the scale of reforms—206 proposals affecting major areas of governance—constitutes a fundamental overhaul rather than routine amendments and vows to oppose them in Parliament and campaign against them at referendum.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The HIDAH Humanitarian Foundation concluded a free two-day skills development program at MAJD International School in East Legon, designed to equip young Ghanaians with practical skills, knowledge, confidence, and leadership abilities. Founder Mujahida Ibrahim Prah emphasized that the initiative aims to empower participants to create opportunities, serve communities, and become responsible leaders.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has urged the government to ensure that all 54,985 candidates affected by the 2026 BECE placement exercise are placed in actual school classrooms, not merely granted access to a self-placement portal. The party argues that while the government announced 53,887 could use the self-placement system, portal access does not guarantee students will secure their preferred schools or programmes.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP has challenged claims about Ghana's rural telephony programme, stating that the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project was launched in 2020 (not 2022) with a €155 million facility from China EXIM Bank targeting 2,016 sites. The party says an earlier phase deployed 430 sites between 2017–2018 connecting about 700,000 people, and the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia administration left 1,961 constructed sites and equipment for 400 more sites at the January 2025 handover.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Policy Committee on Communications and Digitalization challenged Communications Minister Sam George's characterization of the previous administration's rural telephony record, demanding a full status report on the Ghana Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Project. The Committee stated the project was launched in 2020 under GIFEC with €155 million financing from China EXIM Bank, targeting 2,016 sites to serve three to four million people in unserved and underserved communities, with the first site commissioned in November 2020.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticized the Chief Justice's recent visits to state-owned enterprises including the Minerals Income Investment Fund, calling them unprecedented and questioning the judiciary's separation from other government branches.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state-owned institutions including MIIF and SSNIT, describing the engagement as unprecedented and unusual for the Judiciary. The Chief Justice had praised the performance of these public institutions during his visits.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has defended the practice of judges sitting during Ghana's legal vacation, stating that legal vacation does not mean the administration of justice halts and that emergency cases require immediate attention. The comment comes amid ongoing debate within Ghana's legal fraternity and a Supreme Court case brought by MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah challenging the practice.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General's Office said its absence from a scheduled cross-examination session in the Cybersecurity software case involving former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene on September 2 was due to circumstances beyond its control, citing a concurrent Supreme Court hearing. The prosecution rejected defence counsel Samuel Atta Akyea's characterization of the absence as abandonment of the case.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed Kojo Oppong Nkrumah's application for a review of an earlier decision that threw out his injunction against hearing cases during the legal vacation. The three-member panel rejected the MP's request for an adjournment and proceeded to hear the substantive application, effectively denying his legal challenge to the conduct of trials during the vacation period.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party says its Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee has completed its review of the Constitution Review Committee report and government responses, and will submit a position paper to the party's presidential candidate and National Executive Committee for adoption before announcing the NPP's official position to the public.
29 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The trial of former Director-General of National Signals Bureau Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng resumed after the court rejected their lawyer's request to adjourn pending a Supreme Court review. They are charged with allegedly stealing GH¢49.1 million from the state.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says progress by the private developer on the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project has vindicated the private-sector participation model pursued by the NPP administration to complete the long-delayed project. He noted he was encouraged that the current NDC government maintained the private-sector partnership arrangements rather than abandoning them.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has alleged that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi is using extortion accusations against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a distraction from losses exceeding US$1.7 billion incurred by the Bank of Ghana. Gyamfi has denied responsibility for the losses and countered with claims that Afenyo-Markin is an "extortionist," but Oppong Nkrumah contends Ghanaians should focus on accountability in the management of gold resources and central bank finances rather than the allegations.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene, has described as "strange" the Accra High Court's dismissal of his request to suspend proceedings until the Supreme Court determines a review application challenging an earlier decision on criminal cases during legal vacation. Justice Francis Apanga Achibonga ruled that no rule required the trial to be suspended and that the earlier Supreme Court decision remained binding until set aside.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lead counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene has called the Accra High Court's decision to continue his client's trial despite a fresh Supreme Court injunction application "unfortunate." The High Court rejected an adjournment request pending the Supreme Court's determination of a review application on whether criminal cases should continue during legal vacation.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene to adjourn his trial while the Supreme Court reviews a case on legal vacation rules. The judge ruled that the Supreme Court's earlier decision on the matter remained binding and found no rule requiring the trial to be suspended pending the review application.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Minister of Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Private Sector Participation model used to restructure the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project vindicates the NPP administration's policy, which was designed to bring private capital and expertise to complete housing projects without requiring additional state funding.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is asking the Supreme Court to reverse Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang's dismissal of his bid to halt criminal trials by High Court judges during the legal vacation. Oppong Nkrumah's underlying challenge questions the constitutionality of the Chief Justice's decision to permit selected judges to conduct criminal cases during the August–September vacation.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court has dismissed an application for injunction against the Chief Justice's warrant permitting selected criminal trials to proceed during the legal vacation. The court ruled that the Chief Justice's warrant was not discriminatory and that expedited trials align with constitutional protections for speedy justice.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, former Minister for Works and Housing under the NPP, says progress at the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project vindicates the private-sector participation model adopted by the previous administration, and he welcomed the current NDC government's decision to maintain this arrangement rather than return full financial burden to the state.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi disputed the Deputy Attorney General's assertion that his Supreme Court application was based on "deliberate falsehoods," noting that journalists were present and the ruling is public record. The Supreme Court had dismissed his application seeking to halt criminal trials during legal vacation, with the judge finding he had not made a proper case for an interlocutory injunction.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →