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Richard Ahiagbah

Also known as: Mr Ahiagbah · Mr. Ahiagbah

NPP Communications Director and aspiring First National Vice Chairman of the party, who has criticized government policies and called for accountability.

2026-04-302026-06-18

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has insisted that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe- Attionu, must serve her sentence if she has been duly convicted by the courts.

    Convicted persons must serve their sentences – Ahiagbah on Sedina Tamakloe’s case
  3. Joy Online

    Highlighting this divide, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, argued against treating the arrest as an exceptional administrative triumph.

    US extradition of convicted former MASLOC chief hands Ghana a historic cross-border justice win
  4. Joy Online

    The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has stated that there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, describing the development as a straightforward enforcement of account

    There is nothing to celebrate about Sedina’s extradition – NPP
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Aspiring First National Vice Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has pledged to help reposition the party around its founding ideals, stressing freedom, enterprise and the rule of law as the core principles that must guide its future.

    My mission is to rebuild NPP around its founding values — Richard Ahiagbah
  7. Joy Online

    Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised President John Mahama over what he describes as silence surrounding the recent arrests of opposition party officials by state security agencies.

    Mahama’s silence on arrests of NPP officials is concerning – Ahiagbah
  8. April 2026
  9. Joy Online

    He acknowledged arguments for stronger action but stopped short of endorsing dismissal. “I will agree with Richard Ahiagbah… that we must go a little beyond just a public apology, we must make a very strong statement about the issue,” he noted.

    Second chance, not sack – Clergy reject calls to remove Free Zones boss
  10. Joy Online

    He, however, aligned with calls for a tougher stance, adding, “I will agree with Richard Ahiagbah… that we must go a little beyond just a public apology, we must make a very strong statement about the issue.” According to him, the government must clearly distance itself from the

    Apology not enough – Christian Council pushes government to act
  11. Joy Online

    The Director of Communications of the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the right of citizens to freely express their views, warning that Ghana must reject what he describes as a growing “politics of insult.” Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Tuesday, he argued that the con

    No Ghanaian must be silenced – Ahiagbah defends citizen’s right to speak
  12. Joy Online

    A growing culture of political hostility is eroding Ghana’s democratic gains, Director of Communications of the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah, has warned.

    Politics of insult is killing our democracy – Ahiagbah warns
  13. Joy Online

    The NPP Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has called for the removal of the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, arguing that recent developments demand a decisive response to protect democratic discourse.

    Make an example of her – Ahiagbah pushes for Free Zones CEO’s Exit

Yesterday

  1. Convicted persons must serve sentences, NPP director says

    The NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has insisted that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu must serve her sentence if duly convicted by the courts, arguing that the public has a legitimate interest in the matter because justice is administered on behalf of citizens and must be seen to be enforced.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Former MASLOC chief extradited to Ghana to serve sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NPP says Sedina extradition is law enforcement, not achievement

    The NPP's Director of Communications has said there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, characterizing it as straightforward enforcement of accountability rather than a milestone, and arguing she should have remained in Ghana to face justice.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. NPP Director of Communications contests for First Vice Chairman

    Richard Ahiagbah, aspiring First National Vice Chairman of the NPP, has pledged to rebuild the party around its founding ideals of freedom, enterprise and the rule of law, emphasising economic empowerment and inclusive growth. The NPP will hold national executive elections from September 18 to 20, 2026.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. NPP says Mahama's silence on official arrests is concerning

    NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah criticized President John Mahama for remaining silent on recent arrests of opposition party officials by state security agencies, arguing the trend raises concerns about freedom of expression and democratic governance and appears inconsistent with values the NDC defended while in opposition.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Clergy urges grace for Free Zones boss over church comments

    The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has opposed calls to dismiss the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority over controversial remarks about the church, urging instead a measured response that prioritises forgiveness. He acknowledged the incident warrants strong condemnation and firm but proportionate discipline, but argued for second chances rather than removal from office.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Christian Council calls for action beyond CEO's public apology

    The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says a public apology from the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority is insufficient and calls for stronger government action to uphold public standards following remarks she directed at the Church of Pentecost chairman over his comments on illegal mining.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP director defends free speech, warns against politics of insult

    The NPP's Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah has defended citizens' right to freely express views and warned against Ghana's "politics of insult," noting that a Chief of Staff's public apology demonstrates national rejection of disrespecting people for expressing their opinions.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Political insult culture is eroding Ghana's democracy, NPP warns

    The NPP's Director of Communications has warned that a growing culture of political hostility and verbal attacks is damaging Ghana's democratic gains. He called for public dialogue on the issue, emphasizing that democracy requires free exchange of ideas rather than intimidation, following a recent incident that prompted the Chief of Staff to offer a public apology.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  5. NPP communications chief calls for Free Zones CEO removal

    Richard Ahiagbah, the NPP Director of Communications, has called for the removal of the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO, arguing that stronger action beyond the Chief of Staff's public apology is needed to address what he describes as a broader problem of "politics of insult" and to protect democratic discourse.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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