The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed reports claiming actress Joselyn Dumas has been appointed in John Mahama’s government.
This follows widespread news on March 2, 2025, stating that Dumas had been named Deputy Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President.
Speaking to Myjoyonline.com, Kwakye Ofosu confirmed appointments of several creative arts figures but clarified that Dumas was not among them.
“Miss Dumas has not been appointed to any such position. I can confirm that of the rest,” he stated.
Recent appointments include Kofi Okyere Darko as Director of Diaspora Affairs, Rex Omar as Coordinator of the Blackstar Experience, Abeiku Santana as Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kafui Danku as Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority, and James Gardiner as Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority.
These appointments, confirmed by Kwakye Ofosu, were not officially announced by the Presidency or the Minister of Government Communications, leading to skepticism. Instead, the media or close associates of the appointees disclosed them—similar to the case of Joselyn Dumas.
When news of Dumas’ alleged appointment went viral, it sparked backlash from some party supporters, questioning her affiliation with the party.
“This should be fake news, or it will annoy the grassroots paa. Hmmmmmmmm,” Quanta Masahudu posted on Facebook.
Salifu Mohammed Rabui added, “This appointment nkoaa dier, daabi daabi. People worked so hard to win you power, and these are the people you reward? Disappointing!”
Raphael Ankonam also expressed frustration: “Why hasn’t Bridget Otoo been appointed yet? Mr. President, don’t make the mistake of appointing just anyone. ‘Nia obr3 na odie, na 3ny3 nia 3k)m di no.’”
