Born on February 16, 1967, in the historic Asokwa suburb of Kumasi, Nana Yaa Jantuah was destined for a life in the public eye.
Growing up in the Ashanti Region, she was surrounded by activism; her father, Kojo Svedstrup Jantuah, was a revered activist and author, while her uncles were prominent figures in the Movement for Freedom and Justice.
Initially drawn to journalism, Jantuah faced familial pressure to pursue law.However, she followed her passion for communication, eventually graduating from the prestigious Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).
She later fortified her expertise with a Master’s degree in Governance and Leadership and a Doctorate in Corporate Public Relations from the Commonwealth University London Graduate School, awarded in 2016.
Her career trajectory took her through the corridors of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), where she served as Director of Public Relations.
However, her tenure at PURC was not without turbulence; in 2017, the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) summoned her over allegations of financial misconduct.
Despite the high-profile investigation and subsequent arrest, Jantuah emerged resilient, attributing her survival to a higher power and forgiveness.
In August 2020, she pivoted to full-time politics, assuming the role of General Secretary for the Convention People’s Party (CPP).
She resigned in December 2023 amid internal party challenges, but her political fire remained unquenched.
She became a vociferous critic of the Akufo-Addo administration, a stance that eventually led to her appointment as a Presidential Staffer under John Mahama in January 2025.
On August 7, 2026, Nana Yaa Jantuah, Senior Presidential Staffer found herself locked in a fiery verbal exchange with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The controversy was ignited when the opposition leader, during a National Patriotic Party (NPP) petition submission at the Presidency, reportedly referred to Jantuah as a “nobody”—a remark that swiftly drew the ire of the outspoken presidential aide.
Never one to shy away from confrontation, Jantuah responded with characteristic bluntness. In a sharp retort that quickly went viral, she dismissed Afenyo-Markin’s insult, reminding him of their shared history.
“He is my classmate, and I am older than him,” she declared. “If he wants to insult me, he should remember that I am old enough to give birth to him.” — Jantuah fires back at Afenyo-Markin
Personal Life & Family
At 59 years old, Jantuah keeps her private life closely guarded. While she has one son, details regarding his age and identity remain out of the public domain.
Regarding her marital status, she is known to be unmarried, with no public records of a husband or dating history.
She is the daughter of the late activist Kojo Svedstrup Jantuah and businesswoman Constance Jantuah.
She also hails from a politically active lineage, with two elder brothers—the late Franklin Adubobi Jantuah (a lawyer and politician who passed in 2020) and Kwame Sanaa-poku Jantuah, alongside several half-sisters.
Net Worth
As of 2026, the veteran politician’s net worth is estimated at a staggering $20 million. Her wealth is largely attributed to her high-profile political roles, strategic investments, and diverse business ventures.
