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Nana Yaa Jantuah

Also known as: Madam Jantuah

Presidential Staffer and former Convention People's Party General Secretary who appeared at Jubilee House to receive an NPP petition in August 2026.

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The club warned that the dispute could affect jobs and livelihoods, stressing: “Justice delayed is justice denied.” The petition was received by presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah, who assured the demonstrators of the President’s commitment to addressing their concerns.

    Horse racing community hits Accra streets, petitions Presidency over demolished Racecourse
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    These included Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States; Nathan Kofi Boakye, Director of Operations at the Presidency; Charles Kipo, Director of the National Investigations Bureau; Nana Yaa Jantuah, a presidential staffer; Alhassan Suhuyini, Deputy Mi

    MFWA drags Controller and Accountant General’s Dept. to RTI Commission over ‘Mahama Cares’ deductions
  5. The Chronicle

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticised the government after Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah was assigned to receive the opposition parties’ petition.

    Go Away! … Disabled Graduates Refuse To Hand Over Petition To Presidential Aide
  6. Joy Online

    Nana Yaa Jantuah called Akufo-Addo Nebuchadnezzar; she popularised it. Allow Ghanaians to talk,” he said.

    Mahama gov’t has arrested more people over free speech in 18 months than Akufo-Addo did in 8 years – Kpebu
  7. Daily Guide

    hana”, “Stop the abuse of power”, “Courts are for justice, not political revenge”, and “Stop criminalising free speech.” The presentation of the petition was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to the government’s decision to assign a Presidential Staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah

    Democracy Under Attack Demo: NPP Storms Jubilee House- Presents Petition Under Protest
  8. The Chronicle

    Senior party members leading the protest Receiving the petition on behalf of the government was Nana Yaa Jantuah, a presidential staffer at the Jubilee House, who accepted the document presented by Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin for onward transmission to Presiden

    NPP, Allies Petition Mahama Over Alleged Threats To Democracy
  9. Joy Online

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has announced plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament over comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accusing him of disrespecting her after describing her as “a nobody” during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) protest at th

    Nana Yaa Jantuah to petition Speaker over ‘nobody’ remark by Afenyo-Markin
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    At the Jubilee House, Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah received the second petition on behalf of the President.

    NPP stages massive “Democracy Under Attack” Demo In Accra
  11. Joy Online

    Read also: Nana Yaa Jantuah receiving NPP’s petition was disrespectful – Haruna Mohammed He rejected allegations of selective justice, arguing that individuals accused of wrongdoing would be held accountable regardless of their political background.

    “Nobody will have time to read your petition; it doesn’t make sense” – Mustapha Gbande tells NPP
  12. Joy Online

    He argued that the opposition party should instead be grateful that Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah made time to receive the petition after its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration.

    NPP should be grateful Nana Yaa Jantuah received its petition – Tanko-Computer

Thursday 10 September

  1. Horse racing community petitions President over Accra Turf Club demolition

    The Accra Turf Club, whose Borteyman facility was demolished on August 22, 2026 by unknown individuals under security protection, led a peaceful march through Accra and presented a petition to the Presidency seeking intervention to enforce an alleged land-swap agreement with the State and restore the facility.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. MFWA challenges CAGD refusal to disclose Mahama Cares deduction details

    The Media Foundation for West Africa has referred the Controller and Accountant General's Department to the Right to Information Commission after the Department refused to release information on salary deductions for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), citing confidentiality protections under the Right to Information Act.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Disabled graduates refuse petition handover to presidential aide

    A coalition of unemployed graduates with disabilities declined to present a petition to presidential aide Dr Samuel Ayeh at the Jubilee House, insisting it be received by a more senior government official. Dr Ayeh said he was representing the President and respected their decision, maintaining that his position in the Office of the President made him a senior member of government.

    20 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 9 August

  1. Mahama gov't arrested more people over free speech than Akufo-Addo

    Lawyer Martin Kpebu claims the Mahama administration has arrested more people for insulting or offensive comments about public officials in 18 months than the Akufo-Addo government did in eight years, describing it as a poor record and warning that continued arrests could erode public goodwill.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. NPP protests at Jubilee House over democracy concerns

    Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. NPP-led march protests alleged threats to Ghana's democracy

    Hundreds of NPP members, allied parties, civil society organisations and concerned citizens marched through Accra protesting what they described as threats to constitutional democracy, judicial independence and the rule of law under President Mahama's administration. The Minority Leader formally presented petitions to Jubilee House and the Supreme Court alleging selective justice, political intimidation and undermining of democratic institutions.

    7 August 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Presidential staffer to petition Speaker over Afenyo-Markin remarks

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described her as "a nobody" during an NPP protest at the Jubilee House, where she was standing in for President Mahama to receive a petition.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP stages "Democracy Under Attack" protest in Accra

    The New Patriotic Party staged a nationwide protest in Accra on August 6, 2026, to register displeasure over what it describes as threats to Ghana's democratic governance and justice system. The demonstration began at 5:00 a.m. with hundreds of supporters marching through the capital and presenting petitions to the Supreme Court and Jubilee House.

    6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. NDC official dismisses NPP petition as lacking substance

    Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has dismissed a petition submitted by the NPP following its "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, saying it lacks substance and the government remains focused on addressing the country's challenges.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NDC official defends government response to NPP petition

    The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT argued that the NPP should be grateful that Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah received its petition during a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, noting that government officials were occupied with commemorating the first anniversary of the August 5, 2025 military helicopter crash. He accused the NPP of insensitivity for staging the protest on the same day as national memorial events for the crash victims.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP petitions Supreme Court and presidency over arrest concerns

    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

Monday 3 August

  1. Government urges healthcare workers to show compassion to patients

    A presidential staffer representing the Chief of Staff urged healthcare professionals and diagnostic service providers to continue saving lives with greater compassion. She praised the 2026 Ghana Medical and Diagnostics Excellence Awards for celebrating sector excellence and noted that healthcare workers play a critical role in giving hope to patients managing non-communicable diseases.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 2 July

  1. NPP advisor questions official's response to recent flooding disaster

    Akosua Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential campaign, challenged presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah for what she saw as insufficient public concern following recent floods that destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure across several communities, particularly Accra.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Presidential staff donate ₵6.1m to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    Senior presidential staff and advisers have donated GH¢6.1 million to the National Medical Trust Fund, comprising President John Mahama's six months' salary and one month's salary contributions from presidential appointees and staffers. The cheque was presented on June 15 by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NDC official faces backlash over Accra disasters remarks

    Daily Guide opinion piece criticizes Nana Yaa Jantuah, an NDC official at Jubilee House, for asking why Accra's disasters occur only under President John Mahama, implying the NPP has cast a spell on the administration. The commentary suggests her remarks have stirred controversy within the NDC, which preferred the issue remain private.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 5 June

  1. Presidential staffer urges probe into June 3 flooding pattern

    Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for a comprehensive investigation into recurring flooding incidents around June 3, including physical, policy, social, and spiritual dimensions. She stressed that the recurring nature of the phenomenon warrants deeper examination, noting that common causes include choked drains, poor waste disposal, and construction on waterways.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana should avoid future IMF returns, staffer says

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah expressed optimism about Ghana's exit from an IMF programme, thanking Ghanaians for their patience and crediting President Mahama and his economic team for adhering to programme conditions. She urged Ghana to strengthen its economy and manage its resources well to avoid returning to the IMF in the future.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Former CPP general secretary criticizes Bawumia over BNI arrest handling

    Nana Yaa Jantuah, former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party, criticized former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for condemning alleged NPP harassment and arrests, claiming Bawumia ignored her appeals when she was allegedly arrested by the BNI during his tenure as Vice President. She also accused NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Boffour Abronye of making offensive public remarks about her.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

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