John Dumelo
John Dumelo is a Ghanaian actor, entrepreneur, and politician, recognized for his contributions to the film industry and his engagement in public service. As the Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, he has been vocal about issues impacting the agricultural sector, particularly the cocoa industry. Recently, he has called for better pricing for cocoa to combat the alarming trend of cocoa farmers leasing their lands to illegal miners, emphasizing the need for fair compensation to protect farmlands and sustain the livelihoods of farmers in Ghana.
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Mr John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, discussed efforts to end tomato imports from Burkina Faso.
Govt targets end to Burkina Faso tomato imports within six years; aims for 300,000-tonne dry-season output — Deputy Agric Minister
Ghana· 2026-02-18
The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo.
President Mahama to relaunch National Sanitation Day on September 6Ghana· 2025-09-04
John Dumelo recounted how he personally became addicted to gambling some years ago at a time he got addicted to his mobile phone.
Time for conversation on gaming addiction - Dr Agyeman-Rawlings saysGhana· 2025-05-30
John Dumelo is the Deputy Minister for Agriculture and a member of the board.
11-Member Ghana Cocoa Board inaugurated, pledges to revive sectorGhana· 2025-05-17
John Dumelo is the Deputy Minister for Agriculture and a member of the COCOBOD board.
See the 11 members of the new COCOBOD BoardGhana· 2025-05-16
John Dumelo equally tipped King Promise to win this year’s top prize.
Mzbel roots for King Promise to win Artiste of the YearGhana· 2025-05-11
John Dumelo has boldly declared his support for King Promise.
King Promise: It’s not happening that I will not win Artiste of the YearGhana· 2025-05-11
John Dumelo is among four deputy ministers approved by Parliament today to bolster key government portfolios.
Actor John Dumelo approved Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture by parliamentGhana· 2025-03-07John Dumelo was being vetted for Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture.
Habib Iddrisu faces backlash from creative players over derogatory “movie industry” comment during Dumelo's vettingGhana· 2025-02-26
John Dumelo has underscored the urgent need for improved cocoa pricing to discourage farmers from leasing their lands to illegal miners.
John Dumelo calls for better cocoa prices to curb illegal miningGhana· 2025-02-26