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Sammi Awuku

Also known as: Mr Awuku · Samuel Awuku · Mr Samuel Awuku · Hon Awuku

Akuapem North MP and former National Lottery Authority Director-General; prominent NPP opposition voice on governance and drug trafficking.

2026-04-272026-10-09
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The National Organisers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) portfolio in the last at least 12 years has been held by Alhaji Moctar Bamba (before 2014), John Boadu (2014–2017), Sammi Awuku (2018–2022) and Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), July 2022 till date. …

    LUV FACT CHECK: Was the suspended GRIDCo CEO retained from the Akufo-Addo era and did he serve as NPP National Organiser?
  3. April 2026

  4. Joy Online

    Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Kwabena Awuku, popularly known as Sammi Awuku, together with Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, are expected to participate in a major continental event in Abid …

    Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI’s 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan

  5. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Energy and Green Transition to urgently address the recurring power supply challenges, warning that the situation is affecting students preparing for critical …

    Fix power cuts now to protect BECE, WASSCE candidates – Sammi Awuku tells Mahama
Society

Blue Medics emphasises healthy ageing at older persons event

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Health advocacy group Blue Medics was the official health service provider at the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons commemoration in Akuapem North, highlighting the importance of healthy ageing to ensure older persons live longer, healthier and more dignified lives. The event, organised by the University of Ghana's Centre for Ageing Studies with the Akuapem North MP's office, included medical care, health education, and distribution of wheelchairs and assistance.

3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Blue Medics emphasises healthy ageing at older persons event

    Health advocacy group Blue Medics was the official health service provider at the 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons commemoration in Akuapem North, highlighting the importance of healthy ageing to ensure older persons live longer, healthier and more dignified lives. The event, organised by the University of Ghana's Centre for Ageing Studies with the Akuapem North MP's office, included medical care, health education, and distribution of wheelchairs and assistance.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Akuapem North MP urges bipartisan probe into cocaine seizures

    Akuapem North MP Samuel Awuku says the government should not view calls for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into recent cocaine seizures as an attack, arguing the scale of the haul—including 3.9 tonnes seized by French authorities from a Ghana-bound container—requires a national response. The Minority has filed a motion for parliamentary inquiry, but the Majority argues law enforcement should be allowed to complete their investigations first.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Akuapem North MP urges bipartisan probe into 3.9-tonne cocaine haul

    Samuel Awuku, MP for Akuapem North, says the government should view calls for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into recent cocaine seizures as a national crisis requiring cross-party response, not as a partisan attack. The Minority has filed a motion for a parliamentary inquiry following French authorities' seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Dunkirk from a container that departed Ghana, though the Majority argues law enforcement should complete ongoing investigations first.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Leadership House engages 60 UPSA student leaders on national issues

    Leadership House, aligned with the NPP, brought together 60 student leaders at UPSA for discussions on leadership, citizenship and Ghana's future, featuring Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku and public policy professional Akosua Asaa Manu.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Leadership about responsibility, not titles—Sammi Awuku

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku told UPSA student leaders that leadership is defined by the responsibility one carries rather than the office occupied, and can be demonstrated through everyday actions like mobilising people and effecting change.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Journalist Kojo Brace joins NPP, contests Ahanta West primary

    Journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, known as Ahanta Pele, has left journalism to pursue a political career and will contest the NPP's parliamentary primary in Ahanta West Constituency for the 2028 general elections. NPP politician Sammi Awuku welcomed him into the party.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Government revises border security meeting invitations after MP criticism

    The government has adjusted the invitation list for a high-level meeting on border security and narcotics after Minority MP Sammi Awuku raised concerns about the absence of sector ministers from the original invitations. Awuku welcomed the adjustment, saying his advocacy was intended to promote accountability and ensure officials with direct political responsibility participate in addressing drug trafficking.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Akuapem North MP calls violent clash criminal matter

    The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North has called for students involved in violent clashes between Okuapeman and Mount Sinai senior high schools to face criminal consequences, with parents paying for property damage. He described the destruction as "barbaric" and stated that rivalry between the schools, previously limited to sports competition, should not have escalated to violence.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Sammi Awuku denies EOCO arrest allegations over NLA tenure

    Member of Parliament for Akuapem North Sammi Awuku has denied reports that the Economic and Organised Crime Office arrested him on Saturday, August 15, appearing in a video on Sunday in Kumasi and stating he was participating in NPP regional elections. The reports had alleged his detention was linked to corruption and financial irregularities during his tenure as former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

  1. NPP MP questions government on fuel price hikes and levy promise

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has criticised the government over the latest fuel price increases, questioning why the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy has not cushioned consumers against price shocks and arguing that the current pricing mechanism lacks effectiveness.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

  1. MP Awuku welcomes GTA Board reconstitution after legal compliance concerns

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku welcomed the reconstitution of the Ghana Tourism Authority Board on July 7, 2026, after raising concerns in June that the previous chair's appointment may not have complied with the Tourism Act's requirement that the position be held by a private-sector representative. Awuku said the development reinforces the importance of accountability and parliamentary oversight.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. EOCO investigates ex-IMCCoD officials over GH¢55m funds diversion

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is investigating former Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Accountant Gerald Appiah, and other unnamed persons over alleged misappropriation and diversion of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) between August 2022 and February 2025. The investigation followed a petition from the current Executive Secretary requesting further review of a forensic audit.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sammi Awuku accuses NDC of suppressing opposition voices

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has accused the NDC government of harassing and intimidating opposition figures, citing the EOCO arrest of NPP communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye hours after he announced his candidacy for National Communications Director. Awuku claims the incident reflects an emerging pattern of suppression against government critics and dissenting voices on social media.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Sammi Awuku warns Mahama against extending stay in office

    MP Sammi Awuku has cautioned President Mahama against any attempt to extend his tenure beyond the current term, following a Supreme Court suit by teacher Ganiwu Alhassan seeking clarification on Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits presidential election to twice. Awuku warned that such a move could damage the President's political legacy and that those behind the suits are plotting his downfall.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Akuapim North MP criticises fifth utility tariff hike

    Sammi Awuku has criticised latest increases in electricity and water tariffs, arguing the decision will further burden Ghanaians already facing rising cost of living, flooding and power outages. He describes this as the fifth utility tariff increase since the NDC assumed office 18 months ago.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Sammi Awuku urges Bawumia to stay focused ahead of 2028 elections

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has called on NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to remain resilient and undeterred as he prepares for the 2028 general elections, assuring him of continued party support and that better days lie ahead.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

  1. NPP lawmaker urges Bawumia to persevere through political hardship

    Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapim North and former NPP National Organiser, has sent a message of solidarity to NPP flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to remain steadfast through current political challenges, invoking the examples of former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo who overcame similar adversities before achieving electoral success.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Sammi Awuku challenges Gertrude Donkor's GTA board appointment

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has questioned whether Ghana Tourism Authority board chair Gertrude Donkor meets the Tourism Act's private sector requirement, arguing that her role as Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery — a state-owned institution — disqualifies her from serving as a private sector representative.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Sammi Awuku's wife stepped back from politics for family

    Mary Anane Awuku, an entrepreneur and leadership advocate, says she withdrew from active politics to allow her husband Sammi Awuku to continue his political career while she focused on business and family. She expressed no regrets about the decision and continues to support her husband's political journey.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. Akuapem North MP inaugurates office, launches youth skills programme

    Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, commissioned a new constituency office in Mamfe and launched a youth-focused skills and entrepreneurship programme to strengthen local governance and address unemployment. The office will operate every Monday before parliamentary sittings and is open to all constituents regardless of political affiliation.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 1 May

  1. GRIDCo CEO Mark Awuah Baah suspended after Akosombo substation fire

    The GRIDCo CEO has been asked to step aside pending investigation into a fire at the Akosombo substation that knocked out an estimated 720 to 1,000 megawatts from Ghana's national grid. The incident has created an immediate deficit of about 1,000 MW, approximately one-fifth of Ghana's average peak demand.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Sammi Awuku, KGL CEO to attend LONACI anniversary in Abidjan

    Former NLA Director-General Sammi Awuku and KGL Group CEO Alex Apau Dadey are expected to attend LONACI's 55th anniversary celebration in Abidjan on April 30, 2026, alongside lottery directors and World Lottery Association representatives from across Africa.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. MP urges President to fix power cuts affecting exam students

    Akuapim North MP Sammi Awuku has called on President Mahama and the Energy Minister to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the intermittent electricity is disrupting revision and creating anxiety among students preparing for WASSCE and BECE examinations.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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