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Mahama administration

Mahama administration — current Ghanaian government led by President John Mahama, facing criticism on tariff increases, staffing transparency, and job creation progress.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … ies in Côte d’Ivoire for their cooperation and intelligence sharing during the rescue mission. “The Government of Ghana conveys commendations to Ivorian authorities for the effective collaboration and shared intelligence,” the Ministry noted, adding that the Mahama Administration …

    28 Ghanaian human trafficking victims rescued, repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire

  3. Joy Online

    The Minority caucus on Parliament’s Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee has accused the Mahama administration of presiding over worsening hardship for Ghanaian workers. …

    Workers betrayed – Minority caucus blames Mahama administration for deepening hardship
  4. April 2026

  5. Joy Online

    … Mr Appiah Lartey acknowledged that the Mahama administration has posted significant macroeconomic improvements since taking office in 2024, describing several indicators as “remarkable.” According to him, GDP growth rose from 5.7% to 6% by the end of 2025; inflation fell sharply …

    Why Ghana’s economic growth is not creating jobs despite strong rebound — Deloitte partner

  6. Joy Online

    A technical adviser at the Ministry of Finance has defended the Mahama administration’s economic record, arguing that the dramatic turnaround in Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators is beginning to reach businesses and households, even if many Ghanaians are yet to feel it. …

    Macro turnaround clear, but market reality still tough — Finance Ministry

  7. Joy Online

    … aid to intimidate; a seizure of personal property to destabilise; and a formal arrest to send a chilling message across the entire NPP,” the statement said, adding, “The goal of this Government is to weaken the NPP as a political force capable of holding the Mahama administration …

    Minority cries ‘political persecution’ over arrest of Maxwell Kofi Jumah

  8. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (RCOMSDEP), Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, has described the Mahama administration’s approach to combating illegal mining (galamsey) as holistic, structured, and multi-dimensional. …

    RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged
Politics

NPP Minority questions Ghana's purchase of refurbished locomotives

The News

Ghana's opposition NPP Minority has called for full disclosure on the government's acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons for the Tema–Mpakadan railway line, describing the locomotives as relics from the "Margaret Thatcher era" and questioning whether Ghana is investing in outdated equipment at the expense of efficiency and value for money.

Why it matters

The NPP Minority's scrutiny of Ghana's purchase of refurbished locomotives raises legitimate questions about value-for-money and technology choices in railway investment.

29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 29 June

  1. NPP Minority questions Ghana's purchase of refurbished locomotives

    Ghana's opposition NPP Minority has called for full disclosure on the government's acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons for the Tema–Mpakadan railway line, describing the locomotives as relics from the "Margaret Thatcher era" and questioning whether Ghana is investing in outdated equipment at the expense of efficiency and value for money.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ex-TVET chief warns of teacher shortage and underfunding

    Former TVET Director-General Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah has raised concerns over inadequate investment in Ghana's TVET sector, stating that teacher shortages and insufficient funding for training materials are undermining technical education. He noted that the government has recruited only about 1,000 teaching and non-teaching staff for TVET institutions under the current administration and called for greater commitment to TVET infrastructure, staffing, and consumables.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority challenges government over electricity tariff increase

    Ghana's parliamentary Minority has criticised the Mahama administration for raising electricity tariffs, arguing the increase contradicts government claims of economic recovery marked by cedi appreciation and declining inflation. According to the Minority, Ghanaians should be experiencing relief in living costs rather than higher utility bills if macroeconomic gains are real.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Minority demands explanation for electricity tariff hike

    The Minority in Parliament has challenged the Mahama administration over the latest increase in electricity tariffs, arguing that the rise contradicts government claims of economic recovery, citing the appreciation of the cedi, declining inflation, and easing interest rates. The PURC announced the tariff increase barely months after consumers received a marginal reduction.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. NPP official slams NDC communication strategy as sign of panic

    Gordon Asare-Bediako, an NPP National Communications Director hopeful, has criticized the NDC's "Strategic Recommendations for Countering Propaganda," arguing that a performing government does not need communication battle plans and that the memo reveals the Mahama administration's desperation and loss of the "reality war."

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 19 June

  1. NPP director accuses Mahama administration of clearing officials

    Nana Akomea, communications director for Bawumia's presidential campaign, has accused the Mahama administration of using internal investigations to clear public officials accused of wrongdoing—a practice he says mirrors what the NDC previously condemned. His comments followed an investigation by the Presidency into allegations of sole-sourcing of road contracts, inflated values, and irregular spending at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, which found no wrongdoing.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Akufo-Addo government invested ¢540m in flood control measures

    Former Minister for Works and Housing Francis Asenso-Boakye disclosed that the Akufo-Addo administration invested GH¢540 million in flood control interventions over eight years, with substantial funding directed towards drainage infrastructure and flood management capacity. He urged the current administration to sustain and expand such investments while emphasizing the importance of enforcing planning regulations to address persistent flooding.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Minority backs Presbyterian Church's anti-galamsey campaign nationwide

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has endorsed the Presbyterian Church of Ghana's nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, including a proposed "Red Sunday" observance, calling for a more institutionalised government approach to combating illegal mining and environmental degradation.

    18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Jinapor disputes Mahama's "lean government" claim amid cost debate

    Member of Parliament Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has questioned characterizations of the Mahama administration as a "lean government," arguing that true government size must be assessed by examining appointments across the entire public sector, including ministries, departments, agencies, and diplomatic missions, rather than focusing only on ministers and deputy ministers. He cited an increase in deputy ambassadors as evidence that overall staffing and costs have not been reduced despite reductions in ministerial positions.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government must resolve fertilizer funding dispute, editorial warns

    An editorial in The Chronicle urges the government to resolve a budget dispute between the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Food and Agriculture over GHC1.6 billion in funding for the national fertilizer subsidy programme. Farmers from multiple regions report that delayed fund release threatens Ghana's agricultural sector and food security gains as planting windows close.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 15 June

  1. Mahama administration has fewer political appointees than Akufo-Addo's

    Minister of State Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the Mahama administration inflated the Office of Government Machinery with political appointees, saying current data show 233 political appointees under the Office of the President compared to 355 under the previous administration.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government size cannot be judged by minister numbers alone

    Damongo MP Samuel Jinapor argues that assessing government size requires examining broader compensation structures, presidential staffers, advisers, and appointees across state institutions—not just the count of ministers and deputy ministers. He contends that while the Mahama administration appointed fewer ministers than its predecessor, a true picture of government size emerges only after examining compensation expenditures under the Office of Government Machinery.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Dr Kennedy criticises NPP for incomplete Afari Military Hospital

    Political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised the previous NPP administration for failing to complete the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in office, saying the party had no justification for the delays and should apologise. He added that the current Mahama administration should now take responsibility for completing the project.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Sammy Awuku challenges government on unfulfilled job creation promises

    Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku has accused the Mahama administration of failing to deliver on campaign promises to create jobs for young people, citing slow progress on the Big Push programme—which aimed to employ 900,000 youth this year but had employed only about 10,000 by June—and arguing that youth unemployment remains a pressing national concern.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former adviser demands Mahama government publish 2024 staffing report

    Former Presidential Legal Adviser Kow Essuman has challenged the Mahama administration to publish the Presidency's 2024 staffing report, arguing that government silence raises transparency concerns and that Ghanaians are entitled to know whether the obligation to submit the report was fulfilled.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Minister denies discrimination in presidential staff salary arrears payments

    Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that the administration is selectively paying salary arrears to Presidential staff, stating that such payments are a routine feature of transitions between administrations and that the current salary structure was approved by Parliament in January 2025.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Akufo-Addo's ex-lawyer says Mahama govt failed to submit staffing report

    Kow Essuman, former Legal Counsel to President Nana Akufo-Addo, has accused the Mahama administration of breaching the law by failing to submit the annual staffing report for the Office of the President covering 2024, which was required by law to be submitted to Parliament by March 2025. Essuman noted that such reports were consistently submitted during the Akufo-Addo administration and called for the government to either release the report or confirm non-submission.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. MP urges government to open completed Agenda 111 hospital in Ashanti

    Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called on the Mahama administration to operationalise the completed Trede Agenda 111 Hospital in the Ashanti Region to ease congestion at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, which has suspended new admissions. The 100-bed facility is fully equipped and commissioned but remains closed, requiring only staff to begin operations.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. AG to discuss pending extradition requests with US counterpart

    Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet US Department of Justice officials to discuss pending extradition requests between Ghana and the United States. The announcement, made by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has renewed focus on Ghana's extradition request regarding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Attorney-General to meet US Justice officials on extradition requests

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine is scheduled to meet United States Department of Justice officials for bilateral discussion on pending extradition requests between the two countries. The announcement has renewed attention on Ghana's extradition request for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 8 June

  1. Campaign official criticises government flood strategy for Accra

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has criticised the Mahama administration for failing to present a clear and comprehensive strategy to address flooding in Accra, arguing that the government is lamenting the problem rather than outlining practical solutions.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from xenophobic violence in South Africa

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has successfully evacuated about 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with government now focused on reintegration support, medical and psychosocial assistance, compensation for lost properties, and job opportunities for returnees.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana should increase Ghanaian participation in mining sector

    Policy analyst Dr Steve Manteaw supports efforts to increase Ghanaian participation in mining, arguing that countries that derive the greatest value from natural resources actively participate in extraction. He points to public concern that Ghana is not receiving enough benefits from its mineral wealth, a sentiment reflected in debate over Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Minority urges government to address jobs and living costs

    The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to shift from political rhetoric to implementing policies that address unemployment and the rising cost of living. According to Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, the government should focus on concrete solutions, particularly supporting private sector growth for sustainable job creation.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana's Foreign Minister defends swift action on South Africa xenophobia

    Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the government's quick intervention to protect Ghanaians in South Africa's xenophobic attacks, saying critics who accused it of overreacting should now appreciate the decision following reports of fatalities. The Mozambican government confirmed five of its citizens have died in the violence.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana urges citizens to avoid non-essential South Africa travel

    Ghana's government has advised Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa due to rising xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals, which have caused injuries, property damage, and business takeovers. The government has lodged diplomatic protests, summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner, and petitioned the African Union in response.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana warns citizens against non-essential travel to South Africa

    The Government of Ghana has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following a reported rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants and businesses. Ghana has begun evacuating affected citizens in response to the attacks, which it describes as being carried out by anti-immigrant vigilante groups.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Ghana launches e-visa system, waives fees for African passport holders

    Ghana officially launched an e-visa system on 25 May 2026 to modernize visa administration and simplify travel, with the government announcing that African passport holders will not be required to pay visa fees when using the platform.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. ORAL prosecutions underway, government fulfills anti-corruption promise

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) is delivering on its manifesto commitment, with prosecutions of former officials for corruption and abuse of office currently ongoing in court.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Digital misinformation reignites free speech regulation debate in Ghana

    A senior researcher at CDD-Ghana cautions against broad attempts to criminalise speech, noting that Ghana's 2001 repeal of criminal libel laws was meant to limit circumstances for criminal sanctions, amid rising political tensions over the Mahama administration's alleged suppression of dissent and arrests of political opponents and critics.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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