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Ghana's executive office that issues directives on policy matters and reviews government contracts, recently advising officials against unvetted awards.

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April 2026
24 AprThe 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

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GWL clarifies it does not hold official river turbidity data

The News

Ghana Water Limited said it is responsible for treating and supplying potable water to urban populations, but does not hold official turbidity data on natural river bodies—such monitoring falls to the Water Resources Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. GWL said it conducts its own turbidity tests for water treatment purposes and can shut down plants when raw water quality exceeds safe thresholds, but rejected claims that the Presidency directed it to withhold river data.

18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

GWL clarifies it does not hold official river turbidity data
Ghana Water Limited said it is responsible for treating and supplying potable water to urban populations, but does not hold official turbidity data on natural river bodies—such monitoring falls to the Water Resources Commission and Environmental Protection Agency. GWL said it conducts its own turbidity tests for water treatment purposes and can shut down plants when raw water quality exceeds safe thresholds, but rejected claims that the Presidency directed it to withhold river data.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

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.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →