Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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Shamima Muslim

Also known as: @Shamimamuslim · Ms Muslim · Madam Shamima Muslim · Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim · Ms. Muslim

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson under the Mahama administration, addressing press freedom, misinformation threats, and government-media partnership.

2026-05-132026-10-07

In coverage

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May 2026
17 MayJoy Online
Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson has reiterated the determination of the Government to engage stakeholders on measures that promote caregiver support services, mental health and psychosocial support, community-based care systems and public awareness on shared care …
Government will promote caregiver support services – Shamima Muslim
13 MayDaily Guide
Shamima Muslim Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, was booed at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) for her political commentary. …
Shamima ‘Booed’ At TGMA Over Political Commentary

Culture

Global fashion coalition launches at Kantamanto Market in Accra

The News

The Apparel Recovery Coalition, co-founded by H&M Group, Inditex, BESTSELLER, adidas, and The Or Foundation, has launched at Kantamanto Market to explore how producer responsibility systems can support circular pathways such as reuse, upcycling, and recycling in countries receiving large volumes of secondhand apparel. The market recirculates 25 million garments monthly and supports tens of thousands of workers and entrepreneurs.

2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Global fashion coalition launches at Kantamanto Market in Accra
The Apparel Recovery Coalition, co-founded by H&M Group, Inditex, BESTSELLER, adidas, and The Or Foundation, has launched at Kantamanto Market to explore how producer responsibility systems can support circular pathways such as reuse, upcycling, and recycling in countries receiving large volumes of secondhand apparel. The market recirculates 25 million garments monthly and supports tens of thousands of workers and entrepreneurs.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

President's legal advisor urges media to strengthen fact-checking practices
Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, Legal Advisor to the President, has called on journalists and media organisations to improve fact-checking to combat information disorder, stressing that verification before publication is essential to prevent false or misleading content from spreading and undermining public trust. She made the remarks at the 2026 Stakeholders' Conference organised by the Right to Information Commission in Accra on September 24.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Media must strengthen fact-checking to combat information disorder
The President's Legal Advisor urged journalists and media organisations to verify information before publishing to prevent false or misleading content from spreading, particularly in the digital age where information spreads rapidly and undermines public trust.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
RTI Commission holds stakeholder dialogue on information access, digital misinformation
The Right to Information Commission convened stakeholders from public institutions, media, civil society, and diplomacy to examine the RTI Act's effectiveness and challenges, including delays in responding to requests and institutional compliance gaps. Participants proposed measures to strengthen implementation and address misinformation in the digital age.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 22 September

Mahama administration denies clamping down on free speech
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim said the Mahama administration is not suppressing free speech, though government may invoke existing criminal laws where it believes breaches have occurred. She acknowledged ongoing public debate over the use of criminal laws in dealing with speech offences and their implications for freedom of expression.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Media urged to uphold information integrity, prevent misinformation
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Shamima Muslim will not contest Wa Central NDC primary
Businessman Alhaji Alhassan Gbangu has dismissed speculation that his wife, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim, intends to contest the NDC parliamentary primary in Wa Central, saying she has no interest in the seat.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Security chief urges journalists to report responsibly
The National Security Coordinator has called on journalists to practise responsible reporting through accurate verification, fair coverage, and a focus on accountability rather than sensationalism, saying the media forms part of the country's security architecture and serves as an important source of open-source intelligence.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 25 August

Government, media partnership essential to protect Ghana's democracy
The Deputy Government Spokesperson has called for the government and media to sustain their partnership to safeguard Ghana's democratic gains and strengthen accountability. She highlighted the media's central role in voter education, public debate, and accountability in Ghana's return to constitutional rule in 1992 and the sustenance of eight successive peaceful elections.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Disabled graduates refuse petition handover to presidential aide
A coalition of unemployed graduates with disabilities declined to present a petition to presidential aide Dr Samuel Ayeh at the Jubilee House, insisting it be received by a more senior government official. Dr Ayeh said he was representing the President and respected their decision, maintaining that his position in the Office of the President made him a senior member of government.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 19 August

Media-government partnership essential for Ghana's democratic accountability
Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

Government acknowledges unresolved mining grievances over environmental damage, displacement
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson has reaffirmed the government's commitment to responsible mining while acknowledging unresolved grievances over environmental damage, displacement, and land-use conflicts in mining communities. The government said it had a duty to address such concerns honestly and ensure disputes were handled fairly through appropriate institutions.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mining gains must translate to better lives in host communities
Ghana's Deputy Presidential Spokesperson said mining companies must demonstrate tangible progress in employment, local procurement, skills development, and Ghanaian participation in host communities, cautioning that national economic gains will be meaningless if mineral wealth leaves mining areas without corresponding improvements in livelihoods and local development.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Deputy Spokesperson urges journalists to balance innovation with ethics
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has urged journalists to embrace innovation and artificial intelligence while maintaining core values of accuracy, ethics and public service. She stressed that credibility and public trust must remain central to journalism despite technological change, and called on media organisations to invest in digital transformation and fact-checking systems.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

Ghana pursuing misinformation law while protecting press freedom
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim said the government is committed to combating misinformation without undermining press freedom, stating that protecting information integrity is a governance and national security priority. She emphasised the government's responsibility is not to censor but to strengthen institutions, promote transparency, and protect media freedom.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalism is democratic infrastructure, not just fourth estate
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim said journalism has evolved beyond its traditional role as "fourth estate" and should be recognised as a critical pillar of democratic infrastructure, comparing its role in democracy to essential public services like roads and electricity.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Misinformation, AI pose major threats to West African democracy
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim warned that misinformation, artificial intelligence, and coordinated disinformation campaigns are among the greatest threats to democracy in West Africa, with the World Economic Forum ranking misinformation and disinformation as the world's most severe short-term risk for the second consecutive year.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

Presidential staff donate ₵6.1m to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
Senior presidential staff and advisers have donated GH¢6.1 million to the National Medical Trust Fund, comprising President John Mahama's six months' salary and one month's salary contributions from presidential appointees and staffers. The cheque was presented on June 15 by the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

Mahama secures 1,840 agricultural equipment units from Belarus
President John Dramani Mahama has secured a procurement arrangement with Belarus for the supply of 1,840 pieces of agricultural equipment, which he described as deepening economic ties between the two nations. At the first Belarus-Ghana Business Forum in Minsk, Mahama highlighted the complementary strengths of both economies and called for private sectors to forge lasting commercial partnerships.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

Mahama in Minsk for Ghana-Belarus economic cooperation talks
President John Dramani Mahama is in Minsk for high-level bilateral talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, with discussions focused on expanding cooperation in agriculture, trade, investment, technology transfer and industrial development. The visit includes signing of four Memoranda of Understanding and a Ghana-Belarus Business Forum.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

Government pledges to promote caregiver support services
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim said the Government is committed to engaging stakeholders on measures that promote caregiver support services, mental health and psychosocial support, and community-based care systems. She acknowledged the emotional, physical and financial responsibilities carried by caregivers, especially mothers, and called on civil society organisations, development partners, and the private sector to work together to support caregivers.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

Deputy Spokesperson Booed At Music Awards For Political Commentary
Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, was booed at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards when she used her presentation slot to make political remarks, including urging guests to shout a campaign slogan and speaking about government support for the creative arts. The audience's negative reaction sparked mixed social media commentary about the appropriateness of the remarks at a non-political event.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →