Also known as: former President Akufo-Addo · President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo · former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo · then-President Nana Akufo-Addo · former President Nana Addo · Akufo Addo · Mr Akufo-Addo · the Akufo-Addo administration
Former President of Ghana whose administration laid groundwork for Ghana's IMF recovery path, now subject of leadership comparisons in recent coverage.
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Daily Guide
… The next chapter belonged to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and dare I say, his trials were ten times what ex-President Kufuor endured. …
Is Loyalty A Queue ?Joy Online
… He went on to offer the same advisory service to Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills, John Dramani Mahama (first term), and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and has now resumed that role with President Mahama following his re-election. …
I work with whoever Ghanaians elect as President; I’m now working with Mahama – Asantehene declares in CanadaJoy Online
… history remembers those who kept walking when the ground was uncertain.” Mr Awuku explicitly linked Dr Bawumia’s current political endurance to the legendary fortitude displayed by former President John Agyekum Kufuor and the immediate past President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo …
‘Hold the line and stay the course’ – Sammi Awuku to BawumiaJoy Online
… The next chapter belonged to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and dare I say, his trials were ten times what Kufuor endured. …
Is loyalty a queue ?The Ghanaian Times
… She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party. …
Akosua Manu calls on NPP to reject entitlement and unite ahead of 2028 electionsThe Chronicle
… Nana Akomea recalled that the opposition party, led by figures including Kwakye Ofosu, had frequently referred to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a “chief clearing agent” for allegedly using state mechanisms to shield appointees from accountability. …
Mahama Is The Chief Clearing Agent -Nana AkomeaJoy Online
… Ofori-Atta, who served as Finance Minister under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, remains the subject of multiple criminal charges in Ghana arising from decisions taken during his tenure. …
US immigration law collides with Ghanaian anti-corruption efforts over Ken Ofori-Atta residency rulingJoy Online
Former Legal Adviser to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has accused Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, of misleading Ghanaians over the origins of the salary and emolument structure currently being enjoyed by s …
Kow Essuman accuses Kwakye Ofosu of misleading public on Presidential salariesJoy Online
… He added that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed six deputy ambassadors, whereas President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 18. …
Mahama’s lean government claim misleading when full appointments are considered – JinaporJoy Online
… He noted that successive administrations, including those of former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor, John Evans Atta Mills and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as well as President Mahama during his previous term in office, have all adhered to the same constitutional process in determ …
Mahama hasn’t reviewed Article 71 salaries; current emoluments inherited from previous administration – Gov’tNDC's James Agbey has urged President Mahama not to grant clemency to NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), warning that such a move could provoke grassroots backlash. Agbey dismissed recent appeals for presidential mercy as premature, arguing that Wontumi has not yet served sufficient time and the NPP remains divided on whether to accept his conviction.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC's James Agbey has urged President Mahama not to grant clemency to NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), warning that such a move could provoke grassroots backlash. Agbey dismissed recent appeals for presidential mercy as premature, arguing that Wontumi has not yet served sufficient time and the NPP remains divided on whether to accept his conviction.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sarah Adwoa Safo, daughter of late Apostle Emeritus Professor Kwadwo Safo, has rejected claims by her brother Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) that their father's funeral has been cancelled, saying he has no legal or traditional authority to do so and has not been involved in organising the final rites.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana faces a challenge in protecting both freedom of expression and individual dignity while maintaining democratic principles. The article reflects on tensions between defending speech freedoms and enforcing legal boundaries against social media commentators.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has argued that the Akufo-Addo administration laid the foundation for Ghana's successful completion of the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme, while acknowledging the current Finance Minister's role in guiding the final phase to completion. He attributes Ghana's earlier recovery efforts to government reforms that restored growth and reduced inflation, though pandemic responses and subsequent global shocks including the Russia-Ukraine war pushed inflation to 54.1 per cent in 2022 and necessitated a US$3 billion IMF programme.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has defended the Akufo-Addo administration's economic record, arguing it took critical decisions that helped Ghana navigate one of its most challenging periods. He highlighted improvements in economic growth, inflation management, and investor confidence by 2019, and said the decision to seek a US$3 billion IMF programme was necessary given domestic fiscal challenges and external shocks.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online examines whether effective leadership depends on commanding fear or inspiring love and respect, using Ghana's recent presidents—John Dramani Mahama and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo—as case studies of contrasting leadership styles.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Amnesty International has renewed its call on the government to pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, six years after the 2020 lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh at Kafaba in the Savannah Region. The organisation said the continued delay in passing the bill meant authorities had failed to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations across the country.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Legal Adviser to ex-President Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has criticised Finance Minister Ato Forson for failing to pay outstanding arrears and entitlements owed to Presidency staff who served under the previous administration, despite presenting four budgets since payments fell due in January 2025. Essuman argues the situation is unfair given that current Presidency staff have been paid while former public servants await their benefits.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says he has no personal grudge against former President Akufo-Addo and describes their relationship as cordial, citing his approach to forgiveness shaped by his past experiences, including reconciliation with former President Rawlings.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The family of late Apostle Kwadwo Safo has announced final preparations for his burial ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, Central Region. High-level dignitaries including former presidents are expected to attend, and a memorial edifice housing his personal effects and inventions has been constructed within the industrial complex to preserve his legacy.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Preparations for the burial and funeral rites of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing Kwadwo Safo, an inventor, industrialist and philanthropist, have reached their final phase. The burial is scheduled for July 30 at the Kantanka Automobile Manufacturing Centre in Gomoa Mpota, followed by a national funeral service on July 31 at Black Star Square in Accra; a memorial museum housing his personal belongings and inventions has been completed at the industrial complex.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Director of Field Operations of the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, said mining in Ghana is lawful only when operators work within areas approved under their licences; it becomes illegal when miners operate outside approved areas, such as forest reserves or water bodies. He commented on the conviction of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako for illegal mining, noting that the prosecution successfully proved the case and that a witness from Boasiako's company testified the activities constituted illegal mining rather than land reclamation.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah first warned that electing John Dramani Mahama would bring disaster on Ghana, then later declared God had chosen Mahama as the next president. The article examines where Ghanaians should place their trust—in prophecies, politicians, or accountable leadership—amid ongoing national challenges including floods and economic concerns.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A prophet's contradictory public statements about John Dramani Mahama's presidency—first warning it would bring disaster, later declaring God had chosen him—prompted reflection on where Ghanaians should place trust when politics and prophecy intersect, amid ongoing national challenges including floods and economic concerns.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia urged Ghanaians to protect the country's inter-religious tolerance at the dedication of an 800-capacity cathedral in Wenchi, saying faith must unite the nation for building rather than divide it.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament passed the Community Service Bill 2026 on July 8, creating an alternative to custodial sentences for minor offences. Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah commended the passage, noting it would help decongest prisons and expand sentencing options available to courts.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has announced plans to focus on completing 35 selected Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country while placing remaining facilities on hold, according to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The decision follows a Cabinet review and aims to ensure prudent use of public resources, with selection based on completion level, community healthcare needs, and regional distribution.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called on party members to set aside differences and unite to rebuild the party and regain power in the 2028 election. Afoko, who is seeking a fresh mandate as National Chairman, made the appeal during a campaign tour of the Northern Region.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama conveyed Ghana's congratulations to the United States on its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries that has been built through cooperation in sectors including development projects, trade, education, and health since Ghana's independence in 1957.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama conveyed a message of goodwill to President Trump on behalf of Ghana, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with the United States. Ghana and the United States have enjoyed cordial relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, with cooperation expanding significantly through bilateral agreements spanning trade, investment, infrastructure, governance, education and social development.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship through shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and economic cooperation.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Addressing the Third West Africa Youth Summit in Accra, former President Akufo-Addo urged young Africans to become advocates for education, calling it the continent's most important investment for sustainable development. He highlighted his Free SHS programme, which removed financial barriers that had denied close to one million Ghanaian children secondary education over about ten years.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Illegal mining operations have taken over the construction site of an Agenda 111 hospital project in Adansi Asokwa, Ashanti Region, which is about 90 per cent complete but stalled after a change in government. Residents warn that the extensive excavation poses risks of flooding and other environmental damage to the facility and surrounding public institutions.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Actress and socialite Efia Odo has called on Ghanaians to put politics aside and focus on finding lasting solutions to recurring flooding in Accra, arguing that annual floods claim lives and damage properties while long-term infrastructure and solutions are needed rather than post-disaster promises.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The NPP's Director of Communications has defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, stating it pursued long-term solutions including a Cabinet Sub Committee established in 2017 and investments of more than GH¢550 million over eight years in flood relief, drainage repairs, and desilting. The administration also undertook the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID), a US$200 million World Bank-supported programme focusing on drainage construction, flood mitigation infrastructure, solid waste management, and upgrading vulnerable communities.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP's Director of Communications defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, arguing it pursued a comprehensive long-term strategy including a 2017 Cabinet Sub-Committee and more than GH¢550 million in allocations over eight years for emergency relief and drainage work.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Majority caucus met with President Mahama to discuss welfare matters affecting MPs, but the Minority objected to the exclusion, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin arguing that if the President is inviting Parliament, all parliamentarians should be included.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigned from Ghana's Council of State in September 2025, but President Mahama did not confirm acceptance until June 2026, raising constitutional questions about the delay. Her resignation followed an August 2025 Council vote on removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, in which Akuffo abstained as the sole dissenting voice.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →