Also known as: Madam Jantuah · Nana Yaa Jantua
Presidential Staffer who has issued statements on governance, disaster response, and democracy concerns in Ghana's Mahama administration.
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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 JantuahJoy 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 JantuahFormer employees of defunct state-owned hospitality facilities have petitioned the Presidency over unpaid severance packages dating back to 2008. Consultant Nani Welbeck appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene after repeated attempts to secure payments over nearly two decades yielded no results.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former employees of defunct state-owned hospitality facilities have petitioned the Presidency over unpaid severance packages dating back to 2008. Consultant Nani Welbeck appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene after repeated attempts to secure payments over nearly two decades yielded no results.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has called for sanctions against whoever leaked an internal memo involving Ghana Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer Maame Efua Houadjeto and her deputy, arguing that confidential official correspondence must not be released without authorisation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Presidential Staffer has called on political leaders to adopt a long-term national economic development plan that transcends individual governments and ensures continuity across successive administrations. She argued that Ghana's economic development should not be tied solely to political party manifestos, and that the nation could learn from Dr Kwame Nkrumah's emphasis on industrialisation, economic independence, and value-added local production.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nana Yaa Jantuah, a Presidential Staffer, has called for renewed national and continental commitment to economic independence, industrialisation and Pan-African unity, saying Dr Kwame Nkrumah's vision remains relevant as Ghana has achieved political independence but continues to face economic dependence.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →