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 · ex-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Former President of Ghana who called on NPP delegates to elect national officers to unite the party ahead of the 2028 general election.
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has visited the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to mourn the late overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abukari II. …
Akufo-Addo mourns late Ya-Naa Abukari II at Gbewaa PalaceJoy Online
… Mr Baidoo argued that the circumstances surrounding President John Mahama’s nominations were different from those under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. …
Mahama’s Supreme Court nominees are not court-packing — Akwatia MPJoy Online
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has claimed that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo showed little interest in reviewing Ghana’s 1992 Constitution while in office. …
Akufo-Addo showed little interest in constitutional review — Sulemana BraimahThe Ghanaian Times
… He cited the 2024 nominations by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, saying the then Minority, led by the current Majority leadership, had opposed the process and demanded adequate time for public participation. …
Minority challenges legality of Supreme Court nominees’ vetting • Stages a walkoutJoy Online
… According to him, the current composition of the court would be larger than it would have been had Parliament approved the three additional nominees proposed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. …
‘You called it court packing under Akufo-Addo; what has changed?’ — Afenyo-Markin slams NDC gov’t over new SC justicesJoy Online
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Sammy Crabbe says his suspension from the party in 2015 was not motivated by opposition to then-presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, but by his decision to defend the party’s constitution. …
I was suspended for defending NPP constitution, not opposing Akufo-Addo – Sammy CrabbeJoy Online
… Afenyo-Markin compares NDC promises to Free SHS The Minority Leader contrasted the NDC’s record with the implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. …
NDC yet to deliver key 2024 campaign promises – Afenyo-MarkinThe Chronicle
… In a Facebook post in July 2026, journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni argued that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s proposal for the election of MMDCEs on party lines was “far better and more democratic” than the current government’s proposal. …
Elect MMDCEs On Non-Partisan Basis -KNUST DonThe Ghanaian Times
… The legislation, signed into law by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, established a Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Fund and placed greater emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation rather than imprisonment for minor personal drug use. …
82,500 Ghanaians use hard drugs – NACOCJoy Online
President John Mahama has reiterated his government’s commitment to improving the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, dismissing claims that he intends to abolish the policy introduced by his predecessor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in 2017. …
We are improving Free SHS, not cancelling it – MahamaCallistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, has argued that appointing the Electoral Commission Chairperson does not guarantee electoral victory for the appointing President or party, citing the 2016 and 2024 elections as evidence that voter choice remains decisive.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, has argued that appointing the Electoral Commission Chairperson does not guarantee electoral victory for the appointing President or party, citing the 2016 and 2024 elections as evidence that voter choice remains decisive.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that while public concern about Electoral Commission appointments is understandable, excessive political suspicion overstates the institution's power relative to the actual electorate. The author contends that discerning voters ultimately decide elections, not commissioners appointed by the sitting President.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Minister of Education and Energy, has been recognised by the African Regional Journal among 100 individuals in Africa whose achievements are considered inspirational. The awards celebrate work and achievements that serve as inspiration while encouraging greater participation in Africa's development.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has warned that Ghana's judiciary has become structurally vulnerable to partisan influence, citing declining public trust and concerns over political appointments to the Supreme Court. Afrobarometer data shows trust in courts fell from 61% in 2002 to 38% in 2022, while 57% of respondents believed judges were influenced by political leaders.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A clinical engineer at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi has developed more than 15 medical and engineering devices—including X-ray viewers, modified wheelchairs, and a water purity tester—using locally available materials to address healthcare challenges, though financial constraints have prevented certification and commercialisation through the Ghana Standards Authority.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Samuel Abu Jinapor has questioned the government's stated economic benefits of Ghana's proposed BRICS partnership, arguing that Ghana would still require IMF approval to access financial assistance and that expectations of moving away from the dollar and broadening opportunities are simplistic. Though he welcomed the government's decision to pursue the partnership, he contends the IMF requirement would limit the opportunities the Foreign Affairs Minister had suggested.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways Alhassan Suhuyini has said a proper reset of Ghana's Electoral Commission would have involved replacing existing commissioners and establishing a transparent appointment process for people with proven integrity and credibility, without partisan bias. He argued this would restore public confidence in the Commission's impartiality and independence.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Victoria Bright has called for consistency in the appointment of Electoral Commission officials, arguing that the Commission must command public confidence regardless of which political party is in power, and that appointments should be assessed against consistent standards of constitutional legality, professional suitability, and public confidence in independence.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has appointed a former NDC campaign spokesperson as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and Emelia Afi Agbenyo, an NDC governance spokesperson, to the EC, drawing scrutiny given his previous opposition criticisms of President Akufo-Addo for appointing NPP-linked individuals to the same body.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Joy Online editorial examines whether Ghana's Electoral Commission remains truly independent after President John Dramani Mahama appointed two Deputy Electoral Commissioners, a move that has reignited debate about the institution's credibility and impartiality. The piece questions whether the New Patriotic Party's opposition stems from legitimate institutional concerns or partisan calculations, and calls for examination of the constitutional framework and political history shaping perceptions of the EC's neutrality.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Dzata Cement, called for greater belief in Ghanaians and state support for local entrepreneurs, saying his venture proves Ghanaian entrepreneurs can conceive, finance, build and operate large-scale industrial businesses rather than remain dependent on foreign-owned enterprises. Dzata Cement, a wholly Ghanaian-owned Portland cement manufacturer in Tema, marked five years of operations.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Sarfo Assiamah, father of former Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, died on October 27, 2025, after a short illness. His three-day funeral ceremony at Denkyira Dominase in the Central Region is expected to draw former presidents, political leaders, traditional authorities, and business executives.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Dzata Cement, has reaffirmed his belief that Ghanaians can establish and operate large-scale businesses without relying solely on foreign companies. Speaking at the firm's 5th anniversary, Mahama said his entry into cement manufacturing was motivated by a desire to challenge the perception that Ghanaians could not build and operate a cement plant, and called on local entrepreneurs to take on ambitious projects to compete in industries traditionally dominated by foreign firms.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu has been elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party at the party's National delegates Conference in Kumasi, polling 2,888 votes (48.5%). Boadu, who previously served as General Secretary and as Director-General of SIGA, defeated Boakye Agyarko Kyeremanteng who secured 2,408 votes.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has been elected National Women's Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, securing 738 votes against Mohammed Safia's 429 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Koomson pledged to strengthen the party's women's structures and work with her defeated contender.
4 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPA Chief Executive Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid finished fourth in the NPP Vice Chairmanship election with 2,956 votes, 31 votes behind third-place finisher Nana Akomea. The result reversed his earlier lead in a September 2026 opinion poll, which had placed him at 18.3% voter preference compared to eventual winner Kojo Fosu Boadu's 5.6%.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the Mahama government of intimidating critics and said the NPP will continue to demand accountability through democratic and parliamentary processes without fear of arrest or imprisonment.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP held its National Delegates Congress in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, to elect new national executives for party reorganisation and preparations towards the 2028 general elections. NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia urged all aspirants to accept the election outcome in good faith and remain committed to the party's collective interest, while Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called on party members to unite and hold the government accountable.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At the NPP's 2026 National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, former President Kufuor urged the party to respect popular sovereignty and the confidence of the Ghanaian people, while former President Akufo-Addo called for unity as the party reorganises ahead of the 2028 general elections.
3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The New Patriotic Party held its National Delegates Conference in Kumasi to elect new national executives for the 2028 elections. Party 2028 presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia urged all aspirants to prioritize party unity and peace after the polls.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on NPP delegates to elect national officers capable of uniting the party and rebuilding its structures ahead of the 2028 general election, emphasizing that new leadership must work with presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and parliamentary candidates to pursue victory.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP member Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko says former President Akufo-Addo is allowing Dr Bawumia, the party's flagbearer, to establish himself as the leader of the party. Otchere-Darko dismissed suggestions of tension between the two, describing their relationship as "excellent."
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Subin MP Eugene Boakye Antwi expressed confidence in his candidacy for NPP General Secretary ahead of the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, where 7,163 delegates were set to elect national executives. Boakye Antwi said his message had resonated with delegates and positioned himself as a "game changer" for the 2028 elections.
3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Senyo Hosi, Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, argues that Ghana lost a critical opportunity to decisively tackle illegal small-scale mining during former President Akufo-Addo's first term, as initial crackdown efforts were weakened due to political and economic considerations, including concerns about the 2020 election.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III and the people of Okuapeman gathered at Akropong on September 25, 2026, for the Odwira Grand Durbar, a historic festival celebrating two centuries of the Akuapem Odwira tradition. The event, themed "200 Years of Odwira: Honouring Our Heritage, Securing Our Future," featured traditional regalia, drum performances, and attendance by high-profile personalities including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026 Akuapem Odwira festival, held on September 25 at Akropong, celebrated 200 years of the celebration with a Grand Durbar bringing together the Paramount Chief, sub-chiefs, queenmothers, elders and people under the theme "200 Years of Odwira: Honouring Our Heritage, Securing Our Future." The event was attended by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other notable figures.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A group of 134 former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives appointed under President Akufo-Addo, who were not renominated in October 2021, have petitioned the Ministry of Finance for payment of outstanding terminal benefits, saying they were excluded while their successors received theirs.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will address the 81st United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2026, marking the 25th General Debate address by a Ghanaian president since Dr Kwame Nkrumah delivered the first in 1960. Former President Akufo-Addo leads with eight addresses; Kufuor and Mahama have each delivered six, while Mills made two appearances.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government announced that contractors will resume work on the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Phase II project in October after the government secured 248 million Euros, though the minister acknowledged this amount is insufficient to complete the entire project that has stalled since last year due to financial constraints.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says Cabinet has approved a facility manager for the Borteyman Multipurpose Sports Facility, commissioned in 2024. The manager will oversee the complex and mobilise resources through a public-private partnership to help complete unfinished infrastructure.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →