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the Presidency

Ghanaian government executive office issuing directives on economic policy, flood response, judicial reform, and staff conduct oversight.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    His comments come after the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, indicated that government would not pay attention to a petition submitted by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its demonstration against what it describes as politically motivated

    Petitions are part of democracy and should not be ignored – Prof Agyeman-Duah tells Gbande
  3. The Chronicle

    The directive, announced by the Presidency , takes effect from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and will remain in force for one month unless the government decides otherwise after reviewing prevailing market conditions.

    Mahama Cuts Diesel Margin By GH¢2 To Avert Transport Fare Hike
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, announced the government’s position on Thursday, July 30, after the Constitutional Review Committee presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency.

    Gov’t proposes 10-year fixed term for Chief Justice, 19-member cap for Supreme Court
  6. Joy Online

    Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will present an honest account of the country’s economic situation.

    Mid-Year Budget: Gov’t will present true state of economy, not hype – Gbande
  7. Joy Online

    The National Service Personnel Association (NASPAA) has called on National Service Personnel across the country to actively participate in the two-day National General Cleaning Exercise declared by the Presidency to support post-flood recovery efforts.

    NASPAA urges national service personnel to join two-day flood cleanup exercise
  8. June 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Presidency has also appealed to the public to remain vigilant, comply with official safety directives and call the national emergency number, 112, for assistance in flood-related emergencies.

    Woman, two children die in Dome flood tragedy as death toll rises
  10. Joy Online

    Former Legal Counsel to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has challenged claims regarding staffing levels at the Presidency, insisting that official records do not support suggestions that the previous administration maintained a larger workforce than the current gov

    Kow Essuman challenges Presidency’s narrative on staff numbers, demands disclosure of records
  11. The Chronicle

    I was therefore preparing to submit my application for the prestigious title of “Most Consistent Taxpayer Under Emotional Stress” when the Presidency unexpectedly intervened and spoiled the entire business.

    The Republic Of Fake Awards…
  12. Joy Online

    The uproar has been significant enough for the Presidency to ban government appointees from participating in private awards schemes without prior approval.

    [Infographics] Fallout from the 2026 Ministers of State Excellence Awards
  13. April 2026
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, he explained that the process surrounding the agreement had gone through several levels of engagement involving key state institutions, including the Ministry of Finance, the Attorney-General’s Department, and the Presidency.T

    Presidency backs NLA-KGL contract – NLA Boss
Politics

Petitions are integral to democracy, should not be dismissed

The News

Former UN Senior Governance Advisor Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah has criticised the government's dismissal of petitions from demonstrators, arguing that petitions are an essential part of democratic governance and conflict resolution. His remarks follow the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency stating the government would disregard a petition from the NPP over what it claims are politically motivated arrests.

17 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Petitions are integral to democracy, should not be dismissed

    Former UN Senior Governance Advisor Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah has criticised the government's dismissal of petitions from demonstrators, arguing that petitions are an essential part of democratic governance and conflict resolution. His remarks follow the Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency stating the government would disregard a petition from the NPP over what it claims are politically motivated arrests.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Mahama cuts diesel margin by GH¢2 to prevent transport fare hike

    President Mahama has directed a temporary GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, effective from August 4, 2026, for one month, aimed at cushioning consumers against rising fuel prices and preventing transport fare increases. The move follows a Cabinet decision and comes as transport operators signal plans to raise fares in response to successive fuel price increases.

    3 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 July

  1. Government proposes 10-year fixed term for Chief Justice

    Ghana's government has proposed that the Chief Justice serve a single, non-renewable 10-year term or until mandatory retirement age, whichever comes first, to ensure orderly leadership transitions. The government also supports placing a constitutional cap on the size of the Supreme Court, though the article does not specify the proposed number.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Mid-year budget will present honest economic assessment

    Deputy Director of Operations Mustapha Gbande says the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will provide a realistic account of Ghana's economic situation rather than exaggerated claims, ahead of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's Thursday presentation to Parliament.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. National service personnel urged to join flood cleanup exercise

    The National Service Personnel Association (NASPAA) has called on national service personnel to participate in a two-day national cleaning exercise declared by the Presidency on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, to support post-flood recovery efforts in the seven affected regions. The exercise, themed "Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods," aims to desilt choked drains, sweep major roads, and clean public spaces including markets and lorry parks.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Woman and two children found dead in Dome floods

    A woman and two children died in floodwaters at Dome following heavy rains that triggered widespread flooding across parts of the Greater Accra Region. Several communities including Alajo, Kaneshie, Adabraka, and Weija were among the hardest hit, with emergency response teams deployed to assist stranded residents.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Kow Essuman challenges Presidency staff-size claims with official records

    Former Legal Counsel Kow Essuman contested claims that the Akufo-Addo administration had larger Presidency staffing than the current government, stating that the 2023 report showed 1,048 total staff (357 political appointees and 564 civil and public service employees) and the 2024 report recorded 921 staff. He argued that civil and public service employees should not be counted as political appointments when comparing administrations.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Presidency warns officials against unvetted awards

    The author satirizes Ghana's proliferation of awards given to officials and executives, noting that the Presidency has issued a statement advising ministers, CEOs and public officials to stop accepting awards from organizations whose credibility, assessment methods and evaluation criteria cannot be properly established.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 9 June

  1. 2026 Ministers Awards spark scrutiny over integrity and timing

    The 2026 Ministers of State Excellence Awards has drawn controversy over whether recipients deserved honours and whether awards were paid for; the scheme launched in 2021 but claimed a 5th edition by 2023 and 6th edition three years later. The Presidency has banned government appointees from participating in private awards without approval and says appointees will undergo performance reviews.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 April

  1. NLA Director says Presidency backs NLA-KGL contract after review

    The National Lottery Authority Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said a presidential directive-ordered review of the NLA's contractual agreement with KGL Technology Limited has been completed, and the Presidency has affirmed the NLA's mandate to enter into such agreements. He noted that negotiations are ongoing to improve the State's revenue returns from the contract.

    24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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