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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah — NPP MP for Ofoase Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy Committee, advocating for youth employment solutions and opposing government policies.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has accused the government of using Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act to suppress dissenting views and intimidate political oppon …
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah We have observed with surprise and a sense of disappointment the low-key publicity accorded the Akufo-Addo regime imported state-of-the-art information vans. …
… His comments follow concerns raised by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, legal counsel for Abronye DC, who has questioned the conditions of his client’s detention, alleging that Abronye’s health has deteriorated significantly while in custody. …
… According to him, the party’s lawyer, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, informed them that the docket had been moved to a different court at the last minute, despite their understanding that it had earlier been assigned to Criminal Court Two. …
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has raised concern over the health and detention conditions of his client, Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, alleging that Abronye’s situation …
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says Ghana has not fully exited the International Monetary Fund (IMF), describing the government’s current arrangement as a new three-year non-financing deal. …
… Speaking on Joy FM Midday News on Tuesday, the Ofoase-Ayirebi MP, Kojo Mr Oppong Nkrumah, claimed the individuals were detained and subjected to unfair treatment over social media comments deemed unfavourable to the government. …
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has raised concerns over the health and detention conditions of his client, alleging that Abronye’s situation has worsened significantly while in …
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has alleged that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has arrested more than 16 members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) since assuming office. …
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to “pull the brakes” on certain fiscal and monetary interventions he says are contributing to rising financial pressures at the Bank of Ghana (BoG). …
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has restructured his office and appointed former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Chief of Staff to coordinate operational activities, a move seen as groundwork for the NPP's 2028 campaign following the party's 2024 electoral defeat.
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Bawumia's appointment of Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Chief of Staff signals NPP's restructuring and preparation for 2028 electoral campaign.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has restructured his office and appointed former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Chief of Staff to coordinate operational activities, a move seen as groundwork for the NPP's 2028 campaign following the party's 2024 electoral defeat.
The opposition NPP argues that while the NDC government has appointed fewer ministers since January 2025, it has expanded diplomatic appointments abroad—appointing several Deputy Ambassadors and Deputy High Commissioners—potentially offsetting cost-of-governance savings claimed by the administration.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has unveiled a five-point strategy to address Ghana's youth unemployment crisis, warning that current interventions are failing. According to Ghana Statistical Service data, unemployment among persons aged 15 to 24 rose from 32 per cent in December 2024 to 32.5 per cent by the third quarter of 2025, with nearly two million young Ghanaians neither in education, employment, nor training.
Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah raised concern in Parliament about rising youth unemployment, citing Ghana Statistical Service data showing 32.5 per cent unemployment among those aged 15–24 in Q3 2025, and 49.3 per cent in Greater Accra, with 1.95 million young Ghanaians classified as NEET under the broader age-35 definition.
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called on Parliament Thursday for the government to address rising youth unemployment with measurable interventions including published delivery scorecards, skills training separated from job creation, and public-private partnerships rather than political slogans and promises.
MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called for a fundamental rethink of Ghana's youth employment strategy, warning that skills training without job opportunities creates frustration. He proposed measures including published delivery scorecards for job programmes, separate funding for skills development and job creation, and a shift toward private sector involvement.
Members of Parliament have called for a comprehensive flood-resilient national planning framework to tackle Ghana's recurring floods, urging strict enforcement of urban planning laws, demolition of structures on waterways, restoration of wetlands and mangroves, and adoption of rainwater harvesting interventions. Several MPs emphasised the need to move beyond emergency response toward preventive measures, including proper drainage systems and improved waste disposal practices.
Ghana's Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the government's Anti-Flood Taskforce report to be presented to the House for review, citing recent flooding in Accra and arguing that the taskforce, established a year ago, has delivered little visible improvement. The Majority Leader counters that the taskforce should be given more time to complete its mandate.
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah told Parliament that youth unemployment stands at 40 percent according to the Ghana Statistical Service, citing higher rates in Greater Accra at 49.3 percent, and argued the jobs crisis is the defining economic reality for most of the country despite government claims of economic stability.
The Minority caucus has pressured the government to present the Bank of Ghana's 2025 audited financial statements to Parliament, warning that failure to meet statutory timelines under the Bank of Ghana Act could breach the law. The demand comes amid political controversy over the Central Bank's financial condition and disputes between the governing NDC and opposition NPP over the extent of losses.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for NPP's Abronye DC, has accused the government of using Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act to suppress dissenting views and intimidate political opponents. He stated that about 16 people have been arrested and charged under these provisions over the last 16 months, raising concerns about free speech and political tolerance.
Daily Guide editorial criticizes the Akufo-Addo administration for low-key distribution of state-of-the-art information vans imported for the Information Services Department, contrasting it with high-profile promotion of other government initiatives, and attributes the quiet rollout to the vans not being an incumbent government project.
The New Patriotic Party's Deputy General Secretary has warned that security officers could be charged with murder if anything happens to the Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, currently detained by the Bureau of National Intelligence. He expressed concern that Abronye, who underwent surgery and requires consistent medication, may not receive proper medical attention while in custody.
The NPP has protested the last-minute transfer of its regional chairman Kwame Baffoe's bail application from Criminal Court Two to General Jurisdiction Two, with party officials calling the move "mind-boggling" and suggesting it was deliberate judicial obstruction. Baffoe was remanded into custody by Circuit Court 9 over allegations of spreading false news.
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has alleged that detained NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) is being denied lawyer access while in BNI custody, and that his health is deteriorating significantly. Nkrumah condemned what he described as attempts to isolate the politician and accused authorities of delays in legal proceedings.
The MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says Ghana has not fully exited the IMF, characterizing the government's current Policy Coordination Instrument as a new three-year non-financing deal that keeps the country under IMF oversight without allowing full control of its financial system and policies.
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has cautioned against crossing the line between constructive criticism and insulting remarks against government and national leaders, arguing that while democracy allows scrutiny of policies, disrespectful language undermines democratic values and national cohesion. He distinguished criticism from insult, stating that insulting criticism will be "taken on board" while noting that opposition figures like Nana B criticise the government without consequence.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), has alleged that his client's health is worsening significantly while in custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence since May 13, and that lawyers have been denied access to him. Oppong Nkrumah said Abronye DC was already unwell and had recently travelled for medical treatment abroad, but his condition has deteriorated further.
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah alleged that the NDC government has arrested more than 16 NPP members since assuming office for social media comments deemed unfavourable to the government, citing the recent detention of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) as an example. He accused the government of using arrest and detention to suppress opposition voices.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy Committee, has urged the government to halt fiscal and monetary interventions he says are driving losses at the Bank of Ghana, citing the gold purchase programme's structure and sterilisation operations that have reached about US$19 billion this year as key concerns.
Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has warned that the Bank of Ghana faces severe financial stress with a negative capital position of about GH¢96 billion and a reported GH¢15.6 billion loss in the previous financial year, and requires immediate recapitalisation to restore stability. He expressed concern that recent improvements in the Bank's position rely on one-off transactions including gold sales rather than sustained operational performance.
Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has urged the Bank of Ghana to immediately adopt a clear, strategic, and time-bound recapitalisation plan to address the central bank's recent financial losses and prevent further deterioration that could threaten currency stability and broader economic confidence.
The Minority in Parliament has clarified that it has not accused the Bank of Ghana of mismanagement, but rather has drawn attention to developments at the bank and explained how decisions on cedi management have impacted its financial position. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, compared with GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, and negative equity widened from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.
The opposition NPP and governing NDC are locked in dispute over the 2025 Bank of Ghana audited financial statements, with disagreement over whether losses should be counted as GH¢15.6 billion (the operating loss, as the government maintains) or GH¢34.9 billion (combining the operating loss with GH¢19.32 billion in Other Comprehensive Income, as the Minority argues).
Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised Sammy Gyamfi's comments on Bank of Ghana financial losses, arguing that the central bank's net equity declined by GH¢34.9 billion, not the GH¢15 billion figure Gyamfi highlighted. Oppong Nkrumah contends that separating the Bank's operating loss from its total comprehensive loss does not alter the overall impact on the country's finances.
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has been named Chairman of the Policy Committee of the opposition NPP as part of the party's restructuring following the 2024 general elections. The appointment was announced by party General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong after a National Executive Committee and National Council meeting on May 7, 2026.
The opposition New Patriotic Party has reconstituted its Standing and Sector Committees following its 2024 election defeat, appointing experienced figures to lead Finance, Electoral Affairs, Disciplinary, and Policy committees as part of efforts to reorganise and position itself for a political comeback.
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has defended Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, saying he is the right person to manage Ghana's central bank and that the country is in safe hands under his leadership.
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has responded to Minority accusations that the Bank of Ghana recorded losses of about GH¢44 million under the NDC administration, arguing that the NPP government previously recorded far larger losses of GH¢55 billion at the central bank.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Bank of Ghana's latest statement confirms the Minority Caucus' claim of a GH¢34.9 billion comprehensive loss in 2025, combining the central bank's GH¢15.63 billion operating loss with a GH¢19.32 billion Other Comprehensive Income adjustment. The Bank of Ghana disputes this, saying the figure wrongly combines operating and non-operating items.