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PM Express

2026-04-272026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Adams said excitement among Ghanaians at home and abroad is already building strongly around the national team, despite perceptions that the current squad lacks some of the superstar names of previous generations. …

    Thousands will follow the Black Stars – Sports Minister sees diaspora power driving Ghana

  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, the minister pointed to growing excitement among Ghanaians both at home and abroad as evidence that the national team will enjoy massive backing throughout the tournament. …

    We may not have the stars, but we have the spirit – Kofi Adams predicts strong Black Stars run

  4. Mahama criticises assemblies for issuing building permits on waterways

    1. Joy Online

      … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Mr Afriyie-Anto said the association presented three key issues during its engagement with government officials. …

      Suspend the suspension – Nurses say government moving to reinstate KATH CEO

    2. Joy Online

      … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the GRNMA, Jones Afriyie-Anto, explained why the association decided to suspend its industrial action after interventions from key stakeholders, including the Asantehene and the hospital’s governing board. …

      Clinical decisions don’t come from CEO alone – GRNMA pushes back on KATH sanctions

  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday amid the growing debate over the renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease, Dr Manteaw said the controversy reflects a broader national sentiment that Ghana is not receiving enough benefits from its mineral wealth. …

    The world’s mining winners don’t sit back – Steve Manteaw backs bigger Ghanaian stake in mining

  6. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Dr Manteaw said the controversy is unlike previous lease renewals because it has become intertwined with a broader national conversation about ownership, value retention and Ghana’s role in the exploitation of its mineral wealth. …

    Ghanaians feel shortchanged – Steve Manteaw explains growing backlash over Gold Fields lease

  7. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr Manteaw said public sentiment around the mining sector has been shaped by the perception that resource-rich Ghana is being short-changed despite decades of mineral extraction. …

    Don’t hand mines to Ghanaians on sentiment – Steve Manteaw warns gov’t

  8. Joy Online

    … Chief Executive of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, in a recent interview on PM EXPRESS, noted that some commercial banks are already offering single-digit interest rates. …

    Ghana Reference Rate drops marginally to 10.02% in June 2026; interest rates set to reduce further

  9. Speaker Bagbin orders reconsideration of Anti-LGBTQ Bill

    1. Joy Online

      … Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, Sheikh Shaibu said Ghana’s position on the matter had long been settled through political, religious and parliamentary engagement. …

      A national position has already been taken – Sheikh Shaibu questions renewed LGBTQ+ debate

    2. Joy Online

      … Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the Islamic scholar said he was disappointed by the renewed political disagreements surrounding the legislation, insisting that Ghana had already reached a broad national consensus on the matter. …

      Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Don’t turn this into a political football – Sheikh Shaibu warns NDC and NPP
Sport

Sports Minister highlights diaspora support for Black Stars World Cup

The News

Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the next FIFA World Cup advantage for the Black Stars extends beyond the pitch to the support of Ghanaian diaspora communities across North America and beyond. He noted strong enthusiasm already visible among Ghanaians in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with large numbers expected to follow the team during the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Sports Minister highlights diaspora support for Black Stars World Cup

    Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the next FIFA World Cup advantage for the Black Stars extends beyond the pitch to the support of Ghanaian diaspora communities across North America and beyond. He noted strong enthusiasm already visible among Ghanaians in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with large numbers expected to follow the team during the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars lack big names but have spirit, minister says

    Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams says the Ghana national team may not have the biggest names in world football but has the spirit, support, and momentum for a strong FIFA World Cup run, citing high energy levels among Ghanaian supporters at home and in the diaspora.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Nurses suspend strike after assurances on KATH CEO reinstatement

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association suspended its industrial action after government assured it was discussing the reversal of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital CEO Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo's suspension. The suspension had triggered widespread backlash from health professionals who attributed the hospital's challenges to systemic failures rather than individual administrative actions.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GRNMA defends KATH management over bed shortage crisis sanctions

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association in the Ashanti Region has defended the actions of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital management and staff during a recent bed shortage crisis, arguing that no one should be punished for following internationally accepted emergency procedures. The association suspended its industrial action after interventions from the Asantehene and the hospital's governing board, though it maintains that the CEO's suspension targeted the wrong person and failed to address systemic challenges.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Ghana should increase Ghanaian participation in mining sector

    Policy analyst Dr Steve Manteaw supports efforts to increase Ghanaian participation in mining, arguing that countries that derive the greatest value from natural resources actively participate in extraction. He points to public concern that Ghana is not receiving enough benefits from its mineral wealth, a sentiment reflected in debate over Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Policy analyst explains public backlash over Gold Fields lease renewal

    Dr Steve Manteaw attributes fierce public interest in Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal to a widespread perception that Ghana is not receiving enough value from its mineral resources and wants greater benefits retained domestically. He notes that public frustration has been fuelled by claims that Ghana retains only a small fraction of value from mining, though he describes such figures as inaccurate.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Sentiment alone should not drive Ghana mining policy decisions

    Policy analyst Steve Manteaw cautioned against using public sentiment as the sole basis for handing mines to Ghanaians, noting that while widespread perception suggests Ghana retains only about five per cent of mining sector value, such figures are inaccurate and policy should be guided by sound analysis rather than emotion.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana Reference Rate drops marginally to 10.02% for June

    Ghana's Reference Rate fell slightly to 10.02% in June 2026 from 10.03% in May, driven by a decrease in the 91-day Treasury bill rate. The decline is expected to trigger lending rate cuts by commercial banks, with borrowers on variable-rate loans likely to see reduced borrowing costs.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sheikh Shaibu says Ghana has reached consensus on anti-LGBTQ+ bill

    The National Chief Imam's spokesperson Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu expressed disappointment over renewed debate on Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill, stating that the country had already reached a broad national consensus on the issue through political, religious, and parliamentary engagement.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Sheikh Shaibu warns against politicizing anti-LGBTQ+ bill

    Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, cautioned political parties against turning the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into a partisan contest, saying Ghana has already reached broad national consensus on the matter through extensive debate.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Edem Senanu questions Parliament's process on LGBTQ+ bill

    Advocates for Christ Chairman Edem Senanu has questioned how Parliament allowed procedural and drafting concerns to emerge after passing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill a second time, citing concerns over quorum and compliance with legislative steps despite what he describes as broad national consensus on the issue.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Anti-LGBTQ+ bill could reach Mahama within two weeks

    Ghana's Majority Chief Whip says the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill could be submitted to President Mahama for assent within one to two weeks and insists the President remains committed to signing it into law. The Majority Chief Whip clarified that Parliament is currently undertaking post-passage scrutiny and drafting, with amendments being consolidated before transmission to the Presidency.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Majority Chief Whip defends NDC on anti-LGBT bill passage

    Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama and the NDC government against criticism over the LGBTQ bill, arguing the party showed courage and that challenges over the bill's passage in Parliament, including claims of constitutional breaches relating to quorum, have no basis.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Anti-LGBT bill scrutiny is procedure, not delay: Dafeamekpor

    Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor defended President Mahama's comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, explaining that the President's reference to further scrutiny after the bill reaches his desk reflects standard constitutional and parliamentary procedures, not a delay tactic. According to Dafeamekpor, post-passage scrutiny and drafting—required under Parliament's Standing Orders—ensures approved amendments are properly incorporated into the final document.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Dafeamekpor defends Mahama's remarks on anti-LGBT bill

    Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama's recent comments on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that the President's reference to parliamentary processes is consistent with constitutional procedure. Dafeamekpor explained that the legislation is undergoing post-passage scrutiny and drafting before transmission to the Presidency.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. NDC succession manoeuvring underway, govt spokesperson confirms

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has acknowledged growing manoeuvring within the NDC over who could succeed President John Mahama, calling Dr Callistus Mahama's concerns about early-succession politics distracting the government legitimate. Ofosu argued that the NDC's electoral fortunes would depend more on government performance than on personalities seeking to lead the party.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Finance Minister says government lacks funds to compensate collapsed banks victims

    Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson told JoyNews he believes government has no responsibility to pay customers whose funds are locked in collapsed private financial institutions, and that the state does not have the money to do so. This contradicts President Mahama's 2024 election pledge to reimburse victims within the first year of the NDC administration.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama fails to fulfill GH¢10bn reimbursement pledge to fund victims

    Sixteen months after President Mahama promised to reimburse customers whose funds were locked up in collapsed financial institutions within one year of taking office, the commitment remains unfulfilled. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson recently questioned whether the state should assume responsibility for liabilities from privately managed financial institutions, casting doubt on the government's ability to honour the pledge.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Digital misinformation reignites free speech regulation debate in Ghana

    A senior researcher at CDD-Ghana cautions against broad attempts to criminalise speech, noting that Ghana's 2001 repeal of criminal libel laws was meant to limit circumstances for criminal sanctions, amid rising political tensions over the Mahama administration's alleged suppression of dissent and arrests of political opponents and critics.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Constitutional reforms may be needed to secure OSP future

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said Ghana may need constitutional reforms to secure the long-term future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, denying claims that the Mahama administration is plotting to weaken or scrap the anti-corruption office. He attributed current legal battles involving the OSP to constitutional interpretation rather than political interference, and noted that President Mahama previously intervened to stop attempts by some members of the then Majority in Parliament to abolish the office.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Mahama recused himself from Damang Mine cabinet discussions, spokesman says

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama's decision to stay away from Cabinet deliberations on the Damang Mine lease process, saying he recused himself because of his brother's involvement with Engineers & Planners. Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims that the President orchestrated a takeover of the mine for his brother, stating the Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than directly awarding the concession.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama recused self from Damang Mine cabinet decision, spokesman says

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says President John Mahama deliberately stayed away from Cabinet discussions on the Damang Mining lease award to Engineers & Planners because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's involvement, and argues the President was "the biggest obstacle" to the bid rather than influencing it in favor of his brother.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Mahama recused himself from Damang Mine Cabinet discussions

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Defence Ministry functioning without substantive minister, spokesman says

    Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the Defence Ministry remains in "safe hands" despite the continued absence of a substantive minister months after President John Mahama indicated one would be appointed, insisting there have been no operational setbacks and the ministry continues to function effectively.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana repeats systemic mistakes in healthcare and national disasters

    Neurosurgeon Hadi Mohammed Abdallah says Ghana tends to react emotionally to national tragedies but fails to implement lasting reforms, personalising responsibility rather than addressing institutional problems. He drew a parallel between engineer Charles Amissah's death from medical neglect and the May 9 disaster, noting that similar incidents recur because reforms are not sustained.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Neurosurgeon warns systemic failures drive healthcare tragedies

    Dr. Hadi Mohammed Abdallah says Ghana's healthcare system failures reflect deeper institutional problems rather than individual blame, arguing the country responds emotionally to tragedies without implementing meaningful reforms or policy changes to prevent recurrence.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Neurosurgeon warns Ghana's healthcare reform blocked by scapegoating

    Neurosurgeon Hadi Mohammed Abdallah says Charles Amissah's death will not drive meaningful healthcare reform because Ghana habitually blames individuals rather than fixing underlying systems. Dr Abdallah cited a similar medical neglect incident seven to eight years ago, arguing the country reacts emotionally to tragedies but fails to implement institutional change.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Mahama to hold Cabinet meeting on constitutional review

    President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 14, to decide the government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process. A draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team following consultations will be considered, with the outcome to determine the government's official stance and later be made public.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama to hold cabinet meeting on constitutional review position

    President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on 14 May to decide government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process, following a draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Nana Akomea: NDC should focus on delivery, not opposition criticism

    NPP figure Nana Akomea says the governing NDC should not be distracted by opposition criticism of its policies, arguing that Ghanaians will ultimately judge the government by its performance in office rather than its response to opposition ideas.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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