The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its humiliating defeat in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence. According to the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, there were inexplicable occurrences on the day of the election that suggest a spiritual dimension to the outcome. Mr Kodua highlighted the […]
Former Auditor General of Ghana, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for insisting that his appointees declare their assets. He said, however, that the requirement should have been fulfilled before they were sworn into office. Domelevo made this assertion during an interview on Joy FM’s *Super Morning Show* on Thursday, January 23, […]
Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the validation of data on the number of beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme as a critical first step in his tenure. Speaking during his maiden visit to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, shortly after his […]
President John Mahama has appointed the Senior Partner of the KPMG, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, as Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791). This was contained in a statement issued by the […]
Former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed claims by Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, that the Akufo-Addo administration constructed only 673 kilometres of new roads during its eight-year tenure. Speaking in Parliament on January 21, 2025, he accused his successor of misrepresenting the facts, arguing that the government actually constructed […]
Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has stated that President John Mahama is not obligated to include members of the PNC in his government, despite the party’s support in the 2024 elections. Speaking on PM Express on Joy News on Tuesday, January 21, he made it clear that any appointment decision rests solely with […]
President John Mahama has announced key appointments to his office, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles, driving national progress and effective leadership. Among the notable appointments, Mrs Joyce Bawah Mogtari […]
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has urged public officers of the new government, members of the ninth Parliament and all public officers to take immediate steps to apprise themselves of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers and declare their assets in accordance with law before taking office. The commission further […]
The Acting Spokesperson to President John Mahama has defended the President’s use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for official trips to Senegal and The Gambia. Addressing public concerns, Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that the private jet had been at the President’s disposal even before the 2024 general elections. He stressed […]
A survey by Joy News through its social media handles has passed a damning verdict on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for being largely responsible for the NPP’s stunning defeat in the December 2024 election. The survey, which asked Ghanaians to share their views on factors which contributed to the NPP’s shocking defeat, had […]
Below are nine new ministerial nominations by President John Mahama, Joy News sources have confirmed. Haruna Iddrisu, MP – Ministry of Education Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP – Ministry of Roads and Highways Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Eric Opoku, MP – Ministry of Food and Agriculture Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, […]
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, for what he described as an evasive and inconsistent performance during his vetting. At a Minority press conference on Wednesday, 15 January, Dr Boako expressed disappointment in Dr Forson’s responses to critical issues. “Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, […]
