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Mahama administration

Mahama administration — President Mahama's government in Ghana, implementing economic reforms and constitutional changes since January 2025.

2026-04-252026-08-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Municipal Chief Executive for Oforikrom, Anwel Ahmed Sadat, said the timely disbursement of the PWD fund by the Mahama administration reflects the government’s commitment to disability inclusion and social protection.

    31 PWDs in Oforikrom receive livelihood support to boost economic independence
  3. Joy Online

    Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has questioned the relevance of some ministerial portfolios under the Mahama administration, arguing that certain ministers have effectively been rendered redundant.

    Some Mahama ministers have been rendered redundant – Afenyo-Markin
  4. Joy Online

    Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has questioned the relevance of some ministerial portfolios under the Mahama administration, arguing that certain ministers have effectively been rendered redundant.

    Some Mahama ministers have been rendered redundant – Afenyo-Markin
  5. Joy Online

    Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has questioned the Mahama administration’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, claiming the government has failed to clearly define how it will be implemented or create the conditions needed for businesses

    NDC promised 24-hour economy but has no clear roadmap — Afenyo-Markin
  6. Joy Online

    Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has questioned the Mahama administration’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, claiming the government has failed to clearly define how it will be implemented or create the conditions needed for businesses

    NDC promised 24-hour economy but has no clear roadmap — Afenyo-Markin
  7. Joy Online

    He urged the Mahama administration to demonstrate consistency in enforcing accountability measures, saying Ghanaians expect all public officials to be held to the same standards regardless of political affiliation.

    NDC has abandoned the accountability standards it once championed – Afenyo-Markin
  8. Joy Online

    He urged the Mahama administration to demonstrate consistency in enforcing accountability measures, saying Ghanaians expect all public officials to be held to the same standards regardless of political affiliation.

    NDC has abandoned the accountability standards it once championed – Afenyo-Markin
  9. Joy Online

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has suggested that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would reverse the tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing that the move disrupts Ghana’s existing judicial structure.

    NPP would reverse Mahama administration’s tribunals system if elected – Afenyo-Markin
  10. Joy Online

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has suggested that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would reverse the tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing that the move disrupts Ghana’s existing judicial structure.

    NPP would reverse Mahama administration’s tribunals system if elected – Afenyo-Markin
  11. Joy Online

    The policy framework is expected to build on recent fiscal reforms and the economic recovery programme implemented by the Mahama administration.

    Finance Minister Ato Forson set to present Mid-year Budget Review next week
Politics

MP slams government over Alima Mahama audit refund demand

The News

Ranking Member Samuel Jinapor has accused the Mahama administration of bypassing due process in demanding former Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama refund monies allegedly arising from a Special Audit Report on the Ghana Embassy in Washington D.C., arguing that the power to disallow and surcharge following an audit rests solely with the Auditor-General under Article 187 of the Constitution.

19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 19 August

  1. MP slams government over Alima Mahama audit refund demand

    Ranking Member Samuel Jinapor has accused the Mahama administration of bypassing due process in demanding former Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama refund monies allegedly arising from a Special Audit Report on the Ghana Embassy in Washington D.C., arguing that the power to disallow and surcharge following an audit rests solely with the Auditor-General under Article 187 of the Constitution.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. NDC Spain Chapter praises Ablakwa, Ato Forson, Mutawakilu

    The Spain Chapter of the National Democratic Congress has commended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Adam Mutawakilu for their contributions to improving Ghanaians' lives, with particular praise for Ablakwa's responsiveness to diaspora welfare and consular service reforms.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP petitions Supreme Court and presidency over arrest concerns

    The New Patriotic Party presented petitions to the Supreme Court and Jubilee House accusing the Mahama administration of arbitrary arrests, intimidation of political opponents, and selective justice. The submission to Jubilee House was delayed after NPP objected to only a Presidential Staffer being designated to receive the petition, given the seniority of party representatives present.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Parliament must scrutinise new IMF Policy Coordination Instrument

    The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to fully brief Parliament on Ghana's new IMF engagement, arguing that the absence of fresh financing under the Policy Coordination Instrument does not absolve government of its responsibility to ensure transparency and parliamentary scrutiny of the arrangement.

    5 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 3 August

  1. Deputy Energy Minister endorses nuclear energy investment for Ghana

    Ghana's Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition backed calls for Ghana and African countries to invest in nuclear energy, citing benefits including clean air protection, high reliability and improved density. He spoke at the opening of the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa, hosted by the Volta River Authority in Accra.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Government endorses constitutional reforms including five-year presidential term

    The Mahama administration has endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms, including extending the President and Parliament's tenure from four to five years, electing all MMDCEs, capping ministers at 60, and separating the Attorney-General from the Ministry of Justice. The Constitution Review Committee proposed 206 reforms, and Cabinet has accepted the five-year term proposal, arguing the current electoral cycle limits effective governance.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 July

  1. Fiscal discipline not absence of spending, says Majority MP

    Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana defended the government's expenditure programme during 2026 mid-year budget debate, arguing that fiscal discipline should not be mistaken for unwillingness to spend and that the Mahama administration is adopting prudent, strategic investments rather than excessive spending.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minority accustomed to reckless spending, Agbana says

    Ketu North MP Eric Edem Agbana has accused the Minority in Parliament of being accustomed to reckless public spending, arguing that this explains its criticism of the government's fiscal discipline during Wednesday's debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. He contended that the Mahama administration's restraint in expenditure and focus on priority sectors reflects responsible fiscal policy, unlike the opposition's past experience in government.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Finance Minister credits reforms for Ghana's economic recovery

    Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana's economic recovery has been driven by deliberate reforms implemented since January 2025, including fiscal correction, tax modernisation, and complementary fiscal policies. The reforms have yielded a 5.5% reduction in primary expenditure, a 2.5% primary balance surplus, a debt-to-GDP ratio of 4.45%, inflation stabilized at 5.4%, and GDP growth of 6.0% in 2025.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Majority Leader backs Finance Minister's Mid-Year Budget Review

    Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga commended Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying it demonstrates the economy is recovering and assuring parliamentary support for related legislative measures. Dr Forson stated that improved investor confidence has led international capital markets to show renewed interest in Ghana, though government is not rushing to borrow.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Finance Minister touts economic recovery in 2026 mid-year review

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, highlighting improved macroeconomic indicators including Ghana cedi stabilisation and a policy rate fall to 14 per cent. He attributed the economic recovery to deliberate government policy decisions and said lower interest rates will help businesses expand and create jobs.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Gold Board generated $15 billion forex inflows, Finance Minister says

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows to strengthen Ghana's reserves and support exchange rate stability. He told Parliament the policy improved Ghana's current account balance from a surplus of 1.9% in 2024 to 8.3% in 2025.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Government reduced ministers from 123 to 60

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said President Mahama's administration cut the number of ministers from 123 under the previous government to 60, and reduced ministries from 30 to 23, as part of efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve efficiency of government.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Finance Minister attributes Ghana's economic recovery to policy decisions

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana's improving economic performance results from the Mahama administration's deliberate policy decisions and structural reforms since January 2025, rather than external support or previous programmes. He said the government took difficult measures to stabilise the economy and restore confidence after inheriting an economy requiring more than minor adjustments.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Minority says economy driven by gold prices, not policy

    The Minority in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of presiding over a "galamsey economy," arguing that Ghana's recent economic gains are being driven by soaring gold prices rather than deliberate economic policies or broad-based growth.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Joy FM to assess Mahama admin's tourism and culture performance

    Joy FM's ninth Showbiz Roundtable will examine the Mahama administration's performance in tourism, culture and creative arts over the past 20 months, featuring a panel discussion on government commitments, policy implementation, and the creative economy's path forward. The four-hour programme airs live on Saturday, August 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Joy FM, Joy Prime and Joy News.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mid-year budget will present honest economic assessment

    Deputy Director of Operations Mustapha Gbande says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will provide a realistic account of Ghana's economic situation rather than exaggerated claims, ahead of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's Thursday presentation to Parliament.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. MP questions government borrowing nine weeks after IMF exit

    Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has questioned the government's fiscal strategy, noting that barely nine weeks after Ghana exited the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme, Parliament is being asked to approve almost $1 billion in fresh loans. He argues this raises concerns about domestic revenue mobilisation and the country's long-term debt sustainability.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Finance Minister to present new economic policy in mid-year budget review

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present the government's New Economic Policy during the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on July 23, marking a transition from economic stabilisation to long-term growth and consolidating recent macroeconomic gains. The review will also cover Ghana's concluded IMF Extended Credit Facility programme, transition to a new Policy Coordination Instrument, and progress on external debt restructuring.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. 31 PWDs in Oforikrom Municipality receive livelihood support packages

    Thirty-one Persons with Disabilities in Oforikrom Municipality received livelihood support packages including deep freezers, sewing machines, assistive devices, and start-up capital for businesses, funded through the District Assembly Common Fund and presented by the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 31 PWDs in Oforikrom get livelihood support packages

    Thirty-one Persons with Disabilities in Oforikrom Municipality received livelihood support packages funded through the District Assembly Common Fund, including deep freezers, sewing machines, assistive devices, and start-up capital for various businesses. The Municipal Chief Executive said the municipality has over 400 recorded persons with disabilities and pledged to extend the program to all of them.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Minority Leader says some Mahama ministers rendered redundant

    Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, has questioned the relevance of some ministerial portfolios under the Mahama administration, arguing that the ministers for public sector reform and climate have been rendered redundant and that the Ministry of Youth Development requires greater resources to deliver on its mandate.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Afenyo-Markin: Some Mahama ministers rendered redundant

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned the relevance of some ministerial portfolios under the Mahama administration, citing the ministers responsible for public sector reform and climate as having been rendered redundant, and arguing that the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment requires greater resourcing to deliver effectively on its mandate.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  5. NDC lacks clear plan to implement promised 24-hour economy policy

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the Mahama administration's 24-hour economy policy, saying the government has failed to clearly define how it will be implemented and has instead introduced measures that make it harder for businesses to operate, including electricity tariff increases of almost 30 per cent.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. NDC promised 24-hour economy but lacks clear implementation roadmap

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the Mahama administration's 24-hour economy policy, saying the government has failed to clearly define how it will be implemented and has instead introduced measures that make business expansion more difficult, including raising electricity tariffs by nearly 30 per cent.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  7. NDC has abandoned accountability standards it once championed

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the NDC of applying double standards, saying the party demanded investigations and resignations for financial impropriety under the NPP but now dismisses Auditor-General reports that raise concerns about its own government, citing inconsistency in how it treats accountability findings.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  8. NDC abandoned accountability standards demanded in opposition, Afenyo-Markin says

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC government of abandoning the accountability standards it demanded while in opposition, saying the party now downplays Auditor-General reports and IMF concerns about financial losses under the previous NPP administration it would have demanded investigations for.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  9. NPP would reverse Mahama's regional tribunals if elected

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said an NPP government would reverse the Mahama administration's tribunals system, arguing that regional tribunals are unnecessary and that Ghana should instead strengthen its existing court system.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  10. NPP would reverse Mahama's tribunals system if elected

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said a future NPP government would reverse the regional tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing instead for strengthening the existing court system.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Finance Minister to present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review next week

    Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament next week, subject to parliamentary approval and completion of Cabinet briefings. The review will outline the government's new economic agenda focused on consolidating macroeconomic gains, sustainable job creation, and economic resilience, and will include updates on Ghana's IMF Extended Credit Facility programme and debt restructuring progress.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

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