Office of the President — Ghana's presidential administration that coordinates humanitarian relief, government donations, diaspora affairs, and national initiatives including sports programmes and disaster response.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The Presidential Special Envoy for Reparations at the Office of the President, Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, said the enduring effects of the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation made reparatory justice an urgent priority. …
Dr Kwame Nkrumah, slavery victims honoured at Emancipation Day ceremonyJoy Online
… Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, announced the final phase of the operation on July 14, explaining that the move was facilitated through the intervention of the Office of the President and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to concerns over th …
Final repatriation phase begins as another batch of Ghanaians is expected to leave South AfricaThe Chronicle
… Beyond Proving Creativity Earlier, the Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), said Ghana had reached a stage where discussions about the creative economy could no longer be confined to celebrating talent. …
U.S, Ghana Push Creative Economy As Investment FrontierThe Ghanaian Times
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra to support the treatment of kidney patients and improve renal care delivery. …
Presidency donates GH¢100,000 to Korle Bu Dialysis CentreThe Ghanaian Times
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra to support the treatment of kidney patients and improve renal care delivery. …
Presidency donates GH¢100,000 to Korle Bu Dialysis CentreJoy Online
… I’m here to announce that the Ministry has provided, through the Office of the President, support for us to be able to also do another repatriation of close to 900 Ghanaians who are voluntarily giving their names here in South Africa that they want to go,” he said. …
Government to begin final evacuation of 900 Ghanaians from South Africa on July 25Joy Online
… The proposal was unveiled by the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, during the maiden Ghana Diaspora Students Forum (GDSF) held virtually on Saturday, July 11. …
Government announces proposed Diaspora National Service at maiden Ghana Diaspora Students ForumJoy Online
… He acknowledged that resource limitations have affected NACOC’s operations but said government was working with international partners to address the gaps. “It’s resource constraint, but graciously through the Netherlands government and the Office of the President, we are working …
Muntaka announces new narcotics scanners for Ghana airports, ports and bordersJoy Online
… The statement announced that Mr Kofi Okyere-Darko, the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, will deliver the keynote address on Ghana’s policy priorities and the role of students and young graduates abroad in national development. …
Ghanaian students abroad to hold global forum on national developmentJoy Online
… Ghana’s Ambassador to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, disclosed that the evacuation exercise is being coordinated by the High Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President to ensure the safe return of Ghanaians who have voluntari …
Gov’t prepares to evacuate nearly 900 nationals from South Africa ahead of anti-immigration protestsA 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 →
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 →
Presidential aide Dr Samuel Ayeh responded after the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities declined to hand over its petition to him, saying he was representing the President and was himself a senior government official, but respected their decision to seek delivery to a higher-ranking official.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Audit Service recovered approximately GH¢24.95 million in unearned salaries and irregular payments in 2025, comprising GH¢10 million from a nationwide payroll audit affecting 2,408 separated staff and GH¢14.95 million through routine audits, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's State of Corruption Report 2025.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chair of the National Sports Authority's Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee says the proposed Constituency Games will be a key pillar of President Mahama's Reset Ghana sports agenda, bringing organised sport and talent development opportunities to communities beyond major cities. The Office of the President has backed the programme and asked the Ministry of Sports to coordinate its rollout.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has delivered 1,400 relief boxes and 1,400 mattresses containing food items, detergents, and blankets to people affected by June 29 floods that hit Accra and other parts of the country. The items were handed over to government representatives through the Office of the President.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President has received cash contributions, medical supplies, food, and humanitarian goods from corporate organisations and institutions to support victims of the June 29 flood disaster that severely impacted parts of Ghana, particularly Accra. Senior government officials received donations on behalf of the state.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Corporate organisations and international institutions have donated cash, food, medical supplies and essential items to support victims of the June 29, 2026 flood disaster, with donations presented to the Office of the President for communities affected by torrential rains and flooding in Accra.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tertiary Education Commission has directed Ambassador Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, the Presidential Envoy for Reparations, to provide documentation proving he legitimately earned his "Dr" title or stop using it. GTEC demanded he submit evidence including the awarding institution, whether the degree was earned or honorary, and the conferment date.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-five healthcare institutions and professionals were recognised for outstanding contributions to Ghana's medical and diagnostic sector at the 5th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards held in Accra on August 1. The event brought together healthcare practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders and government representatives to celebrate excellence in medical and diagnostic services.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-member Court of Appeal panel unanimously allowed Sedinam Tamakloe's appeal, quashed her convictions and sentences, and acquitted and discharged her. Tamakloe, the former CEO of MASLOC, had been prosecuted over allegations including misappropriation of funds and unauthorized vehicle procurement.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Thursday to honour Ghana's founding president and millions of Africans who endured slavery, as part of the 2026 Emancipation Day celebration. The event, held on the theme 'Reconnecting Roots, Celebrating Freedom, Experience Ghana,' brought together government officials, diplomats, traditional authorities, diaspora representatives, and students to reaffirm calls for African unity, reparatory justice, and stronger ties with the diaspora.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana is conducting the final phase of its mass repatriation exercise for Ghanaians stranded in South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals voluntarily registered to leave, with about 926 already repatriated in earlier stages and remaining registered individuals beginning to return home on July 25.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana say the creative industry must develop a structured economic ecosystem with policies supporting intellectual property protection, contract enforcement, and production financing to attract investment and create jobs. The United States has identified Ghana's creative economy as a driver of economic growth and bilateral cooperation, while Ghana's Diaspora Affairs Office urges a shift from celebrating artistic talent to building institutions needed for commercialization.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, donated GH¢100,000 to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Dialysis Centre to support kidney patient treatment and renal care delivery. The amount came from offerings collected during this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, topped up by government funds.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support kidney patient treatment and improve renal care delivery. The amount was drawn from offerings collected during this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving and topped up by the government.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's High Commissioner announced that the government will begin a final evacuation of around 900 Ghanaians from South Africa on July 25, 2026, following earlier successful repatriations of citizens stranded after xenophobic attacks. The Department of Home Affairs and Border Management Authorities have approved the date for the exercise.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government announced plans for a Diaspora National Service programme to reconnect young Ghanaians raised abroad with their homeland through a short-term cultural and national immersion initiative of about two months. The proposal, unveiled by the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President during the maiden Ghana Diaspora Students Forum, forms part of the government's strategy to strengthen engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly students.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is set to receive an ultra-modern narcotics scanner at the airport this week, with additional scanners expected through support from the Singaporean and Dutch governments. About eight more scanners are expected to be deployed strategically at major ports and border points including Tema Port, Takoradi, Elubo, Aflao, Paga and Hamile.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian students pursuing higher education worldwide will participate in a virtual Ghana Diaspora Students Forum organised by NUGS Germany, UK, and China to harness their expertise and networks for Ghana's national development, with the event bringing together policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs and development experts.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Commission in South Africa has relocated nearly 900 Ghanaian nationals to safe locations ahead of planned anti-immigration demonstrations on June 30, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President. This follows an earlier repatriation of 938 nationals who had voluntarily requested to return home.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association has condemned an alleged attack on Obaatanpa Radio 92.5 in Kasoa and called for a swift police investigation. According to GIBA's account of the station's management statement, the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, the Central Regional NDC Chairman, and others reportedly verbally and physically attacked staff, switched off transmission and locked the facility following a live discussion on internal party matters.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As Seychelles celebrates 50 years of independence, Tourism Minister Amanda Bernstein says tourism and hospitality are central to the nation's people and development, touching every community member and business while strengthening the destination's MICE sector alongside leisure tourism.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have reopened the Achimota-Abofu Transfer Station to restore waste collection services and address sanitation challenges caused by recent floods in Greater Accra. The Minister for Local Government said recent flooding inundated several landfill sites, preventing nearly 3,000 tricycle waste operators from disposing of refuse.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Seychelles is celebrating its 50th independence anniversary from 26–29 June 2026 with a Golden Jubilee festival featuring local food, community heritage, and sustainable tourism across its islands. The Office of the President has declared Tuesday, 30 June 2026, a public holiday to extend the commemoration.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Amrahia Dairy Farm in Greater Accra have appealed to President Mahama to investigate the demolition of structures, including a church, which they say were legally acquired. The demolitions have caused financial losses running into thousands of cedis, amid disputed ownership of land that was part of a state-acquired dairy farm.
25 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigned from Ghana's Council of State in September 2025, but President Mahama did not confirm acceptance until June 2026, raising constitutional questions about the delay. Her resignation followed an August 2025 Council vote on removing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, in which Akuffo abstained as the sole dissenting voice.
23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Interior Minister announced that the Office of the President will determine which government appointees may use sirens on official vehicles, requiring applicants to demonstrate genuine need for official duties. President Mahama has instructed that unauthorised siren users be reported and that all requests be forwarded to his office for approval.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Ambassador to the United States, and other dignitaries will attend a Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, 2026, organised by Litina Travel and Tours in partnership with Ghana's Ministry of Trade. The event aims to showcase Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and investors to international buyers and business leaders during the World Cup, coinciding with Ghana's group-stage match against England.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Amrahia Dairy Farm and members of Heaven Investment Chapel International demonstrated to protest the demolition of their properties, which they say were legally acquired and developed two years ago. The demonstrators claim men sent from the Jubilee House demolished the structures, and residents have appealed to President John Mahama and state institutions for intervention after repeated petitions to police and presidential offices.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →