Also known as: former President Nana Akufo-Addo · then-flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo · Nana Addo · President Nana Addo · President Nana Akufo-Addo · then President Nana Akufo-Addo · His Excellency Akufo-Addo · Nana Akuffo Addo
Former President of Ghana whose administration launched the One Constituency, One Astroturf sports infrastructure programme and the National Cathedral project.
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Joy Online
Astroturf (the use of artificial grass for the construction of football pitches) became a trending subject under former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration. …
1 Constituency, 1 Astroturf Project: Corruption Watch uncovers alleged procurement breachesJoy Online
… His call comes as a Corruption Watch investigation raises questions about the use of public funds in the construction of astroturf and other sports facilities under the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. …
Astroturf Exposé: Edem Senanu calls for tougher laws to punish public officialsJoy Online
… According to him, although former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s introduction of Free Senior High School (Free SHS) significantly expanded access to secondary education, the policy was not matched with adequate infrastructure to accommodate the sharp increase in student numbers. …
Free SHS expansion was not matched with enough infrastructure – Haruna IddrisuJoy Online
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral project was a personal pledge made by former President Nana Akufo-Addo to God and was not a government policy that his administration is obliged to continue. …
Mahama says he’ll continue inherited gov’t policies, but not Akufo-Addo’s personal Cathedral pledgeJoy Online
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral project was a personal pledge made by former President Nana Akufo-Addo to God and was not a government policy that his administration is obliged to continue. …
Mahama says he’ll continue inherited gov’t policies, but not Akufo-Addo’s personal Cathedral pledge to GodJoy Online
… He described it as a personal pledge made by former President Nana Akufo-Addo to God, rather than a commitment that his government was obliged to continue.
Mahama outlines his three major concerns about controversial National Cathedral projectJoy Online
… He said the project was a personal pledge made by former President Nana Akufo-Addo rather than a government policy.
Christians can build National Cathedral if each contributes GH¢1,000 – MahamaJoy Online
… The NPP Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, said the party would not approach the proposal with a mindset of political sabotage, despite accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deliberately frustrating former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s attempt to introduce the …
“We don’t have the mindset of sabotage” – NPP on MMDCE election proposalJoy Online
… Indeed, former President Nana Akufo-Addo specifically acknowledged her and Boris Kodjoe for using their influence to help attract people to Ghana during the Year of Return. …
Bozoma Saint John wedding highlights Ghana’s untapped tourism dividendJoy Online
… If anyone deserves credit for procuring the ambulance initially, it is former President Nana Akufo-Addo. …
Lawra MP restores ambulance, commissions modern laboratory at Domwine Health CentreCorruption Watch has uncovered disturbing findings in the use of public funds for the construction of astroturf facilities under the One Constituency, One Astroturf programme, which was a sports infrastructure initiative under the former Akufo-Addo administration.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Corruption Watch has uncovered disturbing findings in the use of public funds for the construction of astroturf facilities under the One Constituency, One Astroturf programme, which was a sports infrastructure initiative under the former Akufo-Addo administration.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Corruption Watch investigation questions procurement and ownership of sports facilities built under the One Constituency, One Astroturf programme, with two senior former officials linked to ownership disputes over facilities in Hohoe and Agogo constructed with more than GH¢17 million in public funds. The investigation is the first in a series examining 169 astroturf and sports infrastructure projects representing over GH¢1 billion in public investments.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the previous NPP administration's Free Senior High School policy expanded access to secondary education but failed to provide adequate infrastructure to accommodate the resulting increase in student numbers, creating pressure on senior high schools and contributing to the current SHS placement crisis.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral was a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, not government policy, and his administration will not continue it using taxpayers' money. Mahama said Christians in Ghana should mobilize resources themselves for the project.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama said the National Cathedral was former President Akufo-Addo's personal religious pledge rather than a government policy his administration must continue, and that Christians should privately fund it rather than use taxpayer money.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama outlined concerns over the National Cathedral project's financing using taxpayer money, its location amid major public facilities, and the demolition of public and private properties, while clarifying he is not opposed to the idea of a national cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP says it will critically assess the government's proposed changes to the selection process for MMDCEs with a view to supporting measures that strengthen Ghana's decentralisation system, and will not approach the proposal with political sabotage in mind. The party's Deputy General Secretary recalled accusations that the NDC deliberately frustrated former President Akufo-Addo's earlier attempt to introduce partisan MMDCE elections.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian-American marketing executive's August 2026 wedding in Accra, attended by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personalities and filmed for television, illustrates Ghana's under-exploited advantage: celebrities voluntarily associate themselves with Ghana through personal milestones, reaching millions of followers without the country having to pay for endorsements.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Lawra has restored the municipal ambulance, grounded for over two years, and commissioned a fully equipped laboratory at Domwine Health Centre. The ambulance refurbishment cost more than GH₵130,000, exceeding the initial GH₵50,000 estimate for engine replacement.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says his candidacy aims to make Dr Mahamudu Bawumia President in 2028, and he brings 30 years of organisational experience to rebuild the party after its 2024 electoral defeat.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bright Future Alliance paid a courtesy visit to former President Nana Akufo-Addo and formally invited him to serve as Special Guest of Honour at the upcoming African Leaders of Influence Lectureship Series, which will focus on governance and economic transformation in Africa amid geopolitical shifts.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aspiring NPP National Organiser Salam Mustapha said youth organisers within the party wanted to stage a demonstration against the Akufo-Addo government over concerns he acknowledged as genuine, though he opposed the action on procedural grounds, believing it could harm the party.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority has rejected attempts to fast-track the vetting and approval of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah, Justice Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—before the House rises, saying they deserve adequate scrutiny and public participation, though the Minority is prepared to vet two ministerial nominees promptly.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former NPP General Secretary John Boadu has filed his nomination to contest the party's National Chairman position ahead of elections scheduled for October 3. He pledged to focus on rebranding the party, strengthening internal security, empowering grassroots structures, and positioning the NPP to win the 2028 election.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 65-year-old man has been apprehended in Kumasi for allegedly mimicking the voice of former Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah to insult northerners in a 2018 audio recording that went viral on social media. The suspect went into hiding for eight years before being arrested, and police are yet to prefer charges.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, former Tema East Member of Parliament, has filed his nomination to contest for the position of National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party. He has campaigned across 15 regions and 229 constituencies so far, and expressed confidence that the NPP will reclaim power in 2028 general elections.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi, Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, says Ghana has failed to achieve meaningful results in combating illegal small-scale mining, with water quality showing the country is retrogressing. He notes that the estimated number of people involved in galamsey rose from about 14,000 to 14,500 in August 2024 to about 98,000 in August 2025.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, a Council of State member for Ashanti Region, has stated that no one is above the law and that friendship with political leaders cannot shield anyone from accountability, responding to Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng's comments about being willing to return to prison rather than abandon his friendship with former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece featuring testimonies from women at a street demonstration expressing concerns about economic hardship, the cost of living, and alleged restrictions on freedom of speech and rampant arrests in Ghana.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece cites testimonies from street protesters expressing concern about arrests and restrictions on freedom of speech 34 years into Ghana's 4th Republic, alongside complaints about economic hardship and the cost of living.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Right Accountability Network Africa has filed a Right to Information request with the Ministry of Health seeking comprehensive details on proposed partnerships between government and private entities to complete stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects, including identities of interested parties, proposals, agreements, and financial arrangements.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, a former NPP General Secretary seeking the party's National Chairmanship, has pledged to work to ensure that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's 2028 presidential candidate, wins the next general election. Boadu cited his track record of supporting previous party leaders and said his experience positions him to mobilise grassroots support and strengthen the party ahead of 2028.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Supreme Court case (Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie v The Attorney-General) seeks to interpret Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution on whether a president defeated after one term can serve two consecutive terms upon subsequent election—a provision that would effectively allow President Mahama, sworn in again on 7 January 2025, to seek a third term. The plaintiff has denied the action is aimed at securing a third term for Mahama, though the case's substance would open that possibility.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Founding NPP member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has argued that former Vice President Bawumia would not have qualified as Akufo-Addo's running mate under the party's own democratic membership criteria, including dues payment, branch meeting attendance, and multi-year membership requirements.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Chairman Wontumi's 20-year sentence represents a turning point in enforcing the law against politically connected figures, and calls for scrutiny of former officials over their handling of illegal mining complaints allegedly involving politically exposed persons.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says the 20-year prison sentence handed to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako over illegal mining offences signals an end to political protection for those engaged in galamsey and demonstrates that individuals can no longer rely on political connections to avoid accountability.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to answer questions over matters under investigation, reminding him of his previous claim that Ghanaians were "his children" and that he could not abandon them. Mahama stated that anyone who believes they have done nothing wrong should have no reason to remain outside the country and assured that Ofori-Atta would receive a fair hearing under Ghana's judicial system.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to answer questions over matters under investigation, reminding him of his past claim that Ghanaians were "his children" and that he could not abandon them. Mahama argued that anyone who believes they have done nothing wrong should have no reason to remain outside the country and assured he would receive a fair judicial hearing.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama questioned why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta would flee Ghana if he had done nothing wrong, explaining that returning him depends on extradition treaties and court proceedings in the country where he is residing. Mahama noted the Attorney General's Department has initiated the extradition process and that an American judge will ultimately decide whether Ofori-Atta should be returned to Ghana.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →