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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

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

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.

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  1. April 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    Former Minister for Information and the current Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has commissioned and handed over a newly completed school block at Abenase Methodist School, marking the ninth school facility he has delivered to communities in the c …

    KON Promotes Education In Ofoase-Ayirebi

  3. Joy Online

    The Ofoase-Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has commissioned and handed over a newly completed school block at Abenase Methodist School. …

    Oppong Nkrumah delivers on education; hands over 9th school to constituents in nine years
Politics

Bawumia names Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu chief of staff, reshapes office

The News

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.

Why it matters

Bawumia's appointment of Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Chief of Staff signals NPP's restructuring and preparation for 2028 electoral campaign.

17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Bawumia names Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu chief of staff, reshapes office

    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.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. NPP says NDC expanded diplomatic payroll despite ministerial cuts

    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.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. MP proposes five-point plan for Ghana's worsening youth unemployment

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP calls for bipartisan commitment to address youth unemployment

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana needs practical unemployment solutions, not rhetoric—Oppong Nkrumah

    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.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Oppong Nkrumah proposes five-point youth employment strategy overhaul

    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.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. MPs call for comprehensive flood-resilient planning framework

    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.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Minority demands Anti-Flood Taskforce report for Parliamentary scrutiny

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Opposition claims 40% youth unemployment under Mahama government

    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.

    3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Minority caucus demands presentation of Bank of Ghana audited accounts

    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.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Lawyer accuses government of suppressing dissent via criminal law

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Daily Guide criticizes low-key launch of information vans

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. NPP deputy warns of murder charges if Abronye DC harmed in BNI custody

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP challenges court transfer in Abronye bail case

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Oppong Nkrumah raises concerns over detained Abronye's health

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana remains under IMF oversight under new three-year PCI

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NDC warns between criticism and insulting government remarks

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Abronye DC's health deteriorating in BNI detention, lawyer says

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Oppong Nkrumah alleges over 16 NPP members arrested for social media posts

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Opposition MP calls for policy changes to address BoG losses

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP warns Bank of Ghana needs urgent recapitalisation plan

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. MP calls for urgent BoG recapitalisation to restore economic confidence

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Minority clarifies Bank of Ghana concerns focus on analysis

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. NPP, NDC dispute Bank of Ghana loss interpretation

    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).

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Oppong Nkrumah disputes Gyamfi's account of BoG losses

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. Oppong Nkrumah appointed NPP policy committee chair during restructuring

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP reconstitutes key committees ahead of 2028 elections

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Isaac Adongo defends Bank of Ghana Governor's appointment

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Isaac Adongo defends Bank of Ghana losses under NDC rule

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Ofoase-Ayirebi MP claims BoG loss totals GH¢34.9bn, BoG disputes

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

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