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President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, July 8, hosted a delegation of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs led by its President Kuoro Issaka Zengeh Kazie Tenjie II at the Presidency in Accra. …
Mahama hosts Upper West Regional House of Chiefs at PresidencyJoy Online
… According to the Presidency, during an inspection of the facility, the task force observed that the dam’s capacity had been significantly reduced due to encroachment, with some individuals constructing illegal retention walls that have disrupted the natural functioning of the wat …
Accra floods: Flood Mitigation Task Force identifies encroachment at Tesa Dam near East LegonJoy Online
… A statement issued by the Presidency said the President in his address underscored the importance of faith, character and leadership, stressing that every generation needs men of faith. …
Mahama underscores importance of faithThe Ghanaian Times
… Presenting the cheque to the fund at the Presidency in Accra yesterday, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration, Nana Oye Bampo Addo, said the Controller and Accountant General has already transferred the deductions to the fund. …
President, Veep, Appointees, donate GH¢6M to MahamaCaresJoy Online
… The Delegation was at the Presidency to thank the President for the numerous roads construction projects the Region has begun to witness within the one and half year period of his assumption of office. …
Mahama hosts Bono Regional House of Chiefs at PresidencyJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, June 15, presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra, marking the formal rotation of security responsibility at the seat of government. …
Photos: Mahama oversees 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard at Accra PresidencyThe Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, June 15, 2026, presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency, marking the formal handover of security duties. …
48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard: Navy takes over Presidency securityJoy Online
… Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu clarified on Monday, June 15, in response to public commentary suggesting that salaries of political appointees at the Presidency had been increased under the current government. …
Mahama hasn’t reviewed Article 71 salaries; current emoluments inherited from previous administration – Gov’tJoy Online
The Government has announced plans to address growing public discussions surrounding staffing at the Presidency, the reported resignation of certain public officials and allegations concerning contracts awarded by the Ministry of Roads and Highways. …
Gov’t to clarify presidency staffing claims and release roads contracts enquiry reportJoy Online
The President, Vice-President and staff at the Presidency have collectively donated GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as Mahacare, to support the Fund’s operations. …
President, staff at presidency donate GH¢6.1m of their salaries to Mahacare FundFormer 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 →
Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Edmond Kombat told the IMF that its past prescriptions for state-owned enterprises "haven't helped" developing countries, and noted that the Fund appears to be revising its approach. He said Ghana's state entities are now functioning profitably under President John Dramani Mahama.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Youth Employment Agency has recruited 100,628 beneficiaries as of September 30, achieving 75.7 per cent of its 2026 target of 133,000 across 12 employment models including security, health, education, local governance, and ICT.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has rejected Parliament's Minority calls for his dismissal following an alleged visa scandal in which about 90 people reportedly paid $10,000–$15,000 each for FIFA World Cup visas but only five obtained them. Adams claims government money was not lost and that the Ministry was unaware of the matter, which involved the American Embassy, TRIBE Culture Fest, the NSA, and the GTA.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority contributed GH¢17.7 million to the Consolidated Fund in 2025, marking its first such payment since becoming semi-autonomous in 2016, and GH¢80.4 million to the Road Fund, the highest contribution in the Authority's history.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Local Government has announced a programme assigning major streets in the nation's capital cities to private businesses—including banks, manufacturers, construction and logistics firms—to clean, green, light, and maintain them, with naming rights and advertising opportunities as incentives.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister of State for Special Initiatives Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo says President Mahama has tasked him with identifying policy initiatives from various sectors that can be aligned with the government's Reset Agenda and address Ghana's key development challenges.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on Newmont to deepen its corporate social responsibility initiatives in the Ahafo Region, saying mining communities should benefit from resources extracted from their lands. While noting Newmont's existing contributions including road construction and the completion of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs building, Mahama said there was scope for the company to do more.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama expressed appreciation to the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs for their support during the 2024 general election, saying they received him warmly during his campaign. The NDC won five of the six parliamentary seats in the region, and Mahama assured the chiefs that Ahafo would receive its share of national development resources, with several roads included in the Big Push Infrastructure Development Programme.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme has increased bi-monthly grants from an average of GH¢334 in 2024 to GH¢569, with the beneficiary household ceiling expanded from 350,000 to 450,000 and an indexation mechanism to protect against inflation, according to the Gender Minister.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey announced that Ghana's School Feeding Programme now reaches 4.53 million children daily with a 2026 budget of GH₵1,982,000,000 at GH₵2.00 per meal, representing a 42 per cent increase in allocation. The government cleared caterer arrears from 2024 and expanded compliance monitoring to 8,270 schools while training 20,171 caterers and head cooks.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr Clemence Gyato over the August 22 demolition of the Accra Race Course at Borteyman, as investigators seek to determine who ordered the destruction and under what authority. The Accra Turf Club reports that approximately 200 armed men with heavy machinery demolished over 100 horse stables, track railings and other structures, prompting horse racing community members to demonstrate and petition the government.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has warned that continued appointment of active politicians to Ghana's State-Owned Enterprise boards could weaken corporate governance and accountability, citing examples including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Volta River Authority where board chairs and members are political appointees.
11 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 →
Land and property owners at Amrahia Dairy Farms have petitioned President John Mahama alleging demolition of their homes and properties without a court order by individuals claiming to act on the authority of the Presidency. The residents presented petitions to the Criminal Investigations Department and the Presidency, appealing for an investigation into the matter.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Mahama has appointed Dr Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba as Acting Director-General of the Value for Money Office, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution and the Value for Money Office Act, 2026. Dr Aziz-Bamba, a Harvard-trained lawyer and former Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, will serve pending receipt of constitutionally required advice from the Governing Board.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to provide emergency support to Ghanaians facing distress or crisis abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. The initiative follows the government's evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid concerns for their safety.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that 1,964 Ghanaian nationals have been evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks and deteriorating security conditions. The evacuation, which ran from May 27 to September 4, 2026, prioritised vulnerable groups and was undertaken using both chartered and commercial flights, with Ghana being the first country to evacuate its nationals in response to the escalating tensions.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has backed the Office of the Special Prosecutor's decision to investigate allegations that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei was offered GH¢70,000 in connection with vetting ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, saying the matter warrants independent investigation and forensic examination of the disputed document.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed Ghana's government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company's mine. The company, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap for mine turnaround, supervised by a six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and Government.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adamus Resources Limited welcomes a government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company and restoring the mine to sustainable operations. Under an agreed framework, Adamus, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap, with a six-member joint management team supervising implementation.
31 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak told a press conference that Ghana is much safer this year than 2025, praising security agencies for their sacrifices. He noted that curfews have been reduced to three communities from eleven, with Bawku's restrictions easing to allow motorbike movement as of Monday morning.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has agreed to a 12-month roadmap for Adamus Resources following policy dialogue initiated by IMANI with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The Lands and Natural Resources Minister defended regulatory action against the company while remaining open to engagement if the company demonstrated commitment to addressing regulator concerns.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve outstanding financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and government will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Government has granted Adamus Resources Limited a reprieve following revocation of its mining leases, directing the company and state regulators to produce a 12-month roadmap to restore the mine and resolve financial and operational challenges. A six-member management team with equal government and Adamus representation will oversee implementation.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, with appointments including Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo as Deputy National Security Coordinator in charge of Operations, and several other reassignments effective immediately. The changes are intended to strengthen the Secretariat and improve its operations.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The widow of late Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, Naval Lieutenant Ewuradwoa Kumi-Kyeremeh, said on the first anniversary of the military helicopter crash that killed eight people that the past year has been "very long, heavy and hard" for the families. Speaking at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service, she reflected on grief and the ongoing difficulty of accepting the loss of their partners.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government reduced the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for a month to lower transport fares and ease inflationary pressure, a move that sources say will cost the state GH¢200 million in foregone revenue. The intervention, announced by the Presidency and effective August 4, 2026, aims to cushion consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on August 6, accusing the ruling government of undermining democratic principles and demanding the Attorney General withdraw criminal prosecutions of former NPP officials. The protest, titled "Democracy Under Attack," will involve collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth movements, with petitions to be presented at the Supreme Court, Parliament, and the Presidency.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has announced commemorative events beginning July 30 to mark the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight senior public officials and military personnel. The events, coordinated with the Ministry of Defence and bereaved families, include an official presentation of state support on July 30, a memorial lecture on August 4, and an interfaith service on August 6.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →