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Nana Yaa Jantuah

Also known as: Madam Jantuah

Presidential Staffer who received NPP petition during August 2026 "Democracy Under Attack" protest; former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party.

2026-05-152026-08-07

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    This recognition has informed and rightly so the occasional spewing of balderdash by Nana Yaa Jantuah, former Convention People’s Party (CPP) frontrunner and now NDC official at the Jubilee House.

    The Hornets’ Nest Disturbed
  3. Joy Online

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for a comprehensive examination of the recurring flooding incidents associated with June 3, urging authorities to explore physical, policy, social, and even spiritual dimensions of the phenomenon.

    Nana Yaa Jantuah calls for full investigation into June 3 flood pattern, including spiritual angle
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has expressed optimism about Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, describing it as a step toward stronger economic independence.

    We don’t have to go back, 17 times at IMF is enough – Nana Yaa Jantuah
  6. Joy Online

    Former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has criticised former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia over his recent comments condemning alleged intimidation and arrests of members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    I cried to Bawumia during my BNI arrest, but he ignored me – Nana Yaa Jantuah
Politics

NPP protests at Jubilee House over democracy concerns

The News

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.

4 hours ago · Daily Guide

Today

  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.

    4 hours ago · 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.

    8 hours ago · 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.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  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.

    18 hours ago · 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.

    19 hours ago · 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.

    23 hours ago · 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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