Presidency cuts political appointees by 124, but compensation bill jumps 148% and staff classifications raise questions

President Mahama had 124 fewer political appointees at the Jubilee House in 2025 than the last publicly available figures from the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023. Yet the Office of the President’s compensation bill is projected to more than double, rising from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026 and raising questions about whether […]

Asantehene honours President Mahama, 2 former Presidents with gold medal

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will confer the prestigious Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal on President John Dramani Mahama and former Presidents, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor, at the “World-Meets-in-Ghana” Executive Dinner Ball in Kumasi on Friday. The rare joint honour celebrates Ghanaian statesmanship, national peace and unity, bringing together the three […]

Mahama vows legal action against contractors over alleged double payments in Akufo-Addo era

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged decisive action against road contractors who allegedly received double payments during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking during his “Thank You” tour of the Eastern Region, President Mahama revealed that an audit conducted by the Auditor-General had uncovered irregularities in payment records involving multiple contractors. “Contractors found […]

‘No running away’ – Akufo-Addo urges ex-appointees to face accountability

The NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, stressed the NPP’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “We [the NPP] have no record […]

JoyNews poll: Akufo-Addo, his government’s ‘killer’ taxes and nepotism blamed for NPP’s 2024 defeat

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 […]

Government recalls Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by Akufo-Addo administration

The government has initiated a recall of all Diplomatic and Service Passports issued under the previous administration. The directive, communicated in a letter from the Office of the President and signed by Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, aims to ensure the proper use and administration of official travel documents in accordance with both […]

Akufo-Addo decorates Bawumia with the prestigious ‘Order of the Star of Ghana’ at 2024 National Honours

Ghana’s outgoing Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been decorated by President Akufo-Addo with Ghana’s highest honour, the “Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Award, at the 2024 National Honours event held in Accra on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre. Dr Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate […]

Full list of recipients at 2024 National Honours Awards

In a grand ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, President Akufo-Addo presented national honours to individuals who have excelled in various fields, recognizing their contributions to national development through hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Chief Justice, […]