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Presidency

Presidency — Ghana's executive office where President Mahama conducts state business, meets delegations, and hosts ceremonial events including bilateral talks and guard parades.

2026-04-282026-07-30

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, the funeral will take place at the forecourt of the State House in Accra to honour his distinguished service to Ghana and the international community.

    State funeral for Ambassador James Victor Gbeho set for July 31
  3. Joy Online

    The talks, which took place at the Presidency was centered on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation on issues of mutual interest between Ghana and Benin.

    Mahama and Wadagni call for strengthening Ghana-Benin relations
  4. Joy Online

    He made the commendation during a meeting with President Mahama at the Presidency in Accra.

    WHO Director-General calls on Mahama
  5. Joy Online

    The meeting, which took place at the Presidency, was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Ghana and Tanzania.

    Ghana and Tanzania strengthen bilateral ties
  6. Joy Online

    He said this when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series Press Conference held at the Presidency in Accra to give account of achievements of the Ministry for the first half of 2026.

    Government’s committed to reforming TVET education – Education Minister
  7. Joy Online

    He said this when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series Press Conference held at the Presidency in Accra to give account of achievements of the Ministry for the first half of 2026.

    Government’s committed to reforming TVET education – Education Minister
  8. Joy Online

    Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, announced this on Monday, when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series Press Conference held at the Presidency in Accra.

    Revised curriculum for basic education to be presented to gov’t this week
  9. Joy Online

    Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, announced this on Monday, when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series Press Conference held at the Presidency in Accra.

    Revised curriculum for basic education to be presented to gov’t this week
  10. Joy Online

    Ohemeng-Ntiamoah said Ghana must adopt modern stormwater management practices that anticipate extreme weather events and address the structural weaknesses in the country’s drainage systems. “My main concern is that through the commentary from the Presidency and other government o

    We need to rethink our drainage systems – Dr. Ohemeng-Ntiamoah
  11. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday, engaged the Kwahu Business Forum Advocacy Association delegation led jointly by its President, Kwabena Adjare Danquah and Chief Executive Officer, Felix Nyarko-Pong at the Presidency in Accra.

    Mahama engages Kwahu Business Forum Advocacy Association

Yesterday

  1. State funeral set for former Foreign Minister Gbeho

    Ghana will hold a state funeral for late former Foreign Affairs Minister James Victor Gbeho on July 31, 2026, at the State House in Accra. The diplomat served as Chief Director and Deputy Minister in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, UN Special Representative for Somalia, and President of the ECOWAS Commission.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 24 July

  1. Mahama, Wadagni pledge closer Ghana-Benin cooperation

    President John Dramani Mahama and Beninois President Romuald Wadagni held talks at the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra, agreeing to strengthen bilateral relations on economic cooperation, peace, security, and West African integration, including potential cotton imports from Benin for the Juapong Textiles Factory.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. WHO chief praises Mahama on Africa's health sovereignty

    During a meeting at the Presidency in Accra on the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended President John Dramani Mahama for his visionary leadership in championing Africa's Health Sovereignty and for initiatives including the Accra Reset Initiative, Free Primary Healthcare, and Ghana Medical Trust Fund.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana, Tanzania establish joint commission, boost trade ties

    President Mahama and Tanzanian President Hassan held a bilateral meeting in Accra to strengthen ties between the two nations. They called for the establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation and an increase in trade volumes, with Ghana offering to share its mining sector experience with Tanzania.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Government reforming TVET education with digital skills, practical training

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the Government is reforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training by integrating digital and soft skills, practical trade skills, and entrepreneurial training to develop a skilled workforce for the job market. The Ministry is constructing two regional TVET Centres of Excellence in Salaga and Kumasi and prioritizing Workplace Experience Learning for all TVET students to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and industry requirements.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government reforming TVET with digital skills, workplace learning

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the Government is reforming TVET education by integrating digital skill sets, soft skills, and practical trade skills, with investments in infrastructure for competency-based training and expansion of access. The Ministry has initiated construction of two regional TVET Centres of Excellence in Salaga and Kumasi and prioritised Workplace Experience Learning for all TVET students to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and industry requirements.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Revised basic education curriculum presented to government this week

    Ghana's Ministry of Education is formally presenting a revised Kindergarten to Junior High School curriculum to the government on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with plans for it to go to Cabinet and Parliament. The new curriculum aims to integrate technology, science, engineering, and mathematics through a "smart start" approach, and will introduce coding, electronics, artificial intelligence, and TVET at the basic education level.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana revises basic education curriculum to emphasize STEM and foundational skills

    Ghana's revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Junior High School, to be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, will integrate technology, science, engineering, mathematics, coding, electronics, and artificial intelligence into basic education. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the revision aims to strengthen foundational learning and shift resources from secondary to basic education levels.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. Engineer calls for overhaul of Ghana's drainage infrastructure

    Environmental Engineer Dr. Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah has called for a complete rethink of Ghana's drainage infrastructure, arguing that the country's recurring floods cannot be solved through clean-up exercises or by attributing the problem primarily to indiscriminate waste disposal. She advocates for modern stormwater management practices and adoption of the "100-year flood" design standard to address structural weaknesses and accommodate extreme weather events.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Mahama meets Kwahu Business Forum on economy initiatives

    President John Dramani Mahama met with the Kwahu Business Forum Advocacy Association at the Presidency to discuss the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, the Government's 24-Hour Economy Initiative, and the Accelerated Export Development Programme. Mahama emphasized the importance of government-private sector partnerships for economic prosperity and said his administration maintains an open-door policy with the business community.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama hosts Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at Presidency

    President John Dramani Mahama welcomed a delegation of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at the Presidency on Wednesday, July 8, where they congratulated him on his election victory and thanked him for developmental projects in the region. Mahama praised the institution of Chieftaincy as a pillar of national life and a partner in governance and community development.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Flood Task Force finds encroachment reducing Tesa Dam capacity

    The Flood Mitigation Task Force has identified unauthorised structures and encroachment around the Tesa Dam near East Legon that have reduced the dam's capacity and disrupted its water retention system. Marked structures will be demolished and a nearby densely populated settlement of wooden structures has been earmarked for removal as government works to reduce flood risks.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama emphasises faith rooted in character, integrity

    President Mahama addressed the Men's Ministry of the Assemblies of God Church at their Faith Conference, stressing that faith is demonstrated through character and actions rather than titles or wealth, and urging Ghanaians to show faith through how they treat families, manage public resources, and serve communities.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. President Mahama, appointees donate GH¢6.1m to MahamaCares fund

    President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and other government appointees have donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) through salary deductions, fulfilling a pledge to cede six and one month's salaries respectively.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Mahama assures Bono chiefs of infrastructure investment share

    President John Dramani Mahama received a delegation from the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and assured them of a significant share of road construction projects under the Government's Big Push Infrastructure Initiative, noting that the region has received a substantial allocation in Phase One and that additional roads are being scoped for Phase Two starting next year.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Mahama presides over 48th ceremonial guard change at Presidency

    President John Dramani Mahama oversaw the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, June 15, in which the Ghana Navy officially took over security responsibility from the Ghana Army for the next three months.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Navy assumes Presidency security for three months

    President John Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade on June 15, 2026, at which the Ghana Navy formally took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months, in accordance with the quarterly rotation tradition among the armed services.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Government denies reviewing Article 71 salaries under Mahama

    The government has clarified that President Mahama has not constituted a committee to review Article 71 office holders' emoluments, and that current salaries and conditions of service were inherited from the previous administration. Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu described claims of salary increases for political appointees at the Presidency as misleading.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Government to clarify presidency staffing claims and release roads report

    The Government Communications Minister announced a press briefing to clarify "false claims" regarding Presidency staffing and resignations of public officials, and to release findings from a Presidential Enquiry into Ministry of Roads and Highways contracts following investigative reports.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. President, presidency staff donate GH¢6.1m to Mahacare Fund

    The President, Vice-President and staff at the Presidency have collectively donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahacare), generated from six months of the President's salary, one month's salary contributions from presidential staff, and deductions from government appointees who missed asset declaration deadlines. The funds are intended to support the Trust Fund's operations and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana Police, Immigration Service perceived most corrupt—Global InfoAnalytics poll

    A June 2026 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics found the Ghana Police Service scored 6.45 out of 10 on a corruption perception index, with the Immigration Service second at 5.69. While Police and Immigration scores improved slightly from previous waves, Business Executives recorded a worsening trend, and overall public optimism on anti-corruption declined from 56% to 54%.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Speaker Bagbin says he answers to MPs and Ghana, not President

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has emphasised that he is not appointed by the President but elected by Members of Parliament, and therefore his primary loyalty is to the legislature and the nation rather than the Executive. He noted that although a President may express a preference during the Speaker's election, such views are not binding on Parliament, citing his own 2021 election as an example.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Former adviser demands Mahama government publish 2024 staffing report

    Former Presidential Legal Adviser Kow Essuman has challenged the Mahama administration to publish the Presidency's 2024 staffing report, arguing that government silence raises transparency concerns and that Ghanaians are entitled to know whether the obligation to submit the report was fulfilled.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minister denies Presidential staff salary increases under current administration

    Government Communications Minister Felix Ofosu Kwakye has dismissed claims that staff salaries at the Presidency have increased, stating the current staff inherited the same salaries and conditions as their predecessors. He argued that once arrears owed to former Article 71 office holders are paid, the total wage bill will be lower due to reduced staff numbers, and that salaries were approved by Parliament on 6 January 2025 under the previous government.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Mahama administration staffing levels lower than NPP predecessor

    Presidential Staffer Beatrice Annan has defended the Presidency's staffing of 808 employees (233 political appointees and 575 civil and public service personnel), arguing that the current administration remains committed to a lean government and that staffing strength under Mahama is lower than the previous NPP government.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Big Events Ghana defends credibility amid ministerial awards controversy

    Big Events Ghana founder Prince Mackay defended his organisation's reputation following public criticism of a recent ministerial awards scheme, asserting that the company has organised awards for 17 years and built a solid track record in Ghana's events industry.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Prof. Agyemang-Duah questions credibility of private awards for officials

    Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has raised concerns about the increasing number of awards being presented to public officials by private organisations, arguing that democratic accountability and electoral judgment, rather than award schemes without transparent criteria, should be the true measure of their performance.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Big Events Ghana defends Linda Ocloo award amid flooding criticism

    The founder of Big Events Ghana has defended honouring Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo at the Ghana Ministers Awards, saying the decision was based on measurable performance during a defined assessment period (2025 to May 2026) rather than public sentiment over recent flooding incidents in Accra.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Awards organisers defend Ocloo minister award despite flood backlash

    The founder of Big Events Ghana defended naming Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo as the country's best-performing minister, arguing that the award was based on performance between 2025 and May 2026, before recent flooding incidents in Accra. The Presidency distanced itself from the recognition, stating it was a private organisation's assessment, not official government evaluation.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Mahama requires presidential clearance for ministers to accept private awards

    President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions and other political appointees to obtain prior approval from the Office of the President before accepting awards from private organisations. The directive aims to protect public service integrity and address concerns about awards from entities with unclear credentials and assessment standards.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

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