Mahama administration — President Mahama's government in Ghana, implementing economic reforms and constitutional changes since January 2025.
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The Mahama administration may be preparing to intensify efforts to secure the return of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana, to face criminal prosecution following a disclosure that Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, is scheduled to engage o …
Ofosu-Kwakye’s Subtle Exposé: Government Plots Ofori-Atta’s Extradition … AG To Meet US Counterpart SoonJoy Online
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the Mahama administration for what he describes as the government’s failure to present a clear and comprehensive strategy to address the perennial flooding problem in Accra. …
Gov’t has no clear flood strategy for Accra — Miracles AboagyeJoy Online
… Mr Ablakwa said it was a “profound honour” to receive the returnees, stressing government’s commitment to protecting Ghanaians wherever they may be. “The Mahama Administration shall continue to defend the rights of our cherished citizens, serve with compassion and safeguard the w …
‘No Ghanaian has been abandoned’ – Ablakwa on evacuation from South AfricaJoy Online
… The debate comes as the Mahama administration pushes a policy of increasing Ghanaian ownership and participation in the extractive sector. …
The world’s mining winners don’t sit back – Steve Manteaw backs bigger Ghanaian stake in miningJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to move beyond political rhetoric and focus on implementing policies that address unemployment and the rising cost of living. …
Government must deliver on jobs and cost of living, not excuses – Samuel JinaporJoy Online
… According to him, the Mahama administration remains committed to prioritising the safety and welfare of Ghanaians wherever they may be. …
Critics should now appreciate government’s swift response to xenophobic attacks – AblakwaJoy Online
… It also said efforts have been made to evacuate affected Ghanaian nationals from South Africa. “The Mahama Administration has taken a number of steps, including conveying formal protests at the highest diplomatic level, summoning the South African Acting High Commissioner in Accr …
Avoid non-essential travel to South Africa over xenophobic attacks – Gov’t tells GhanaiansThe Chronicle
… In a statement issued in Accra on June 1, 2026, the Mahama Administration expressed grave concern over what it described as increasing attacks by groups presenting themselves as anti-immigrant vigilantes, resulting in injuries, looting, destruction of property, and the takeover a …
Government warns Ghanaians: don’t travel to South AfricaJoy Online
… While the initiative did not originate under the Mahama Administration, the move nonetheless deserves commendation for advancing and implementing a long-standing national policy objective. …
E-Visa, Visa-Free Travel and the Future of African IntegrationJoy Online
… Speaking on PM Express on Monday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP rejected claims that the Mahama administration had failed to act on corruption allegations against former public officials. …
ORAL delivering results, more cases ahead – Felix Kwakye OfosuRanking 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →