Elsie Addo Awadzi takes early Retirement from The Bank of Ghana; Mahama Accepts
By Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama has accepted the request of Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi, the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, for early retirement, effective February 28, 2025. The decision was announced in a press release signed by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu on February 7. According to the press […]
The Ghana Football Association is a good place to start your work – President Mahama to Kofi Adams
By Kwame Bediako President John Mahama has urged newly appointed Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to prioritize the revitalization of Ghana’s sports sector, beginning with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The President highlighted the importance of sports in fostering national pride and unity, emphasizing that a strong foundation in football is critical for […]
President Mahama Bans Non-Essential Travel for Government Appointees
By Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama has announced an immediate ban on non-essential travel for all government appointees. The President made the announcement during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 Ministers in Accra, emphasizing the need for fiscal discipline and cautioning against arrogance and extravagance. “The hallmark of this government will be modesty and […]
President Mahama urges Kofi Adams to implement transparency in sports management
By Kwame Bediako President John Mahama officially swore in Kofi Adams as the new Minister of Sports and Recreation on Friday, February 7, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jubilee House and was conducted in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution. The appointment comes after a thorough vetting process by Parliament, […]
Ghana Police’s swift response to “Pooley’s” death has reduced pains – Kotoko circles chairman Alex Manu
By Kwame Bediako The Ghanaian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, widely known as “Pooley.” The devoted supporter of Asante Kotoko lost his life after being fatally stabbed during violent clashes that erupted after the club’s Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Konamansah Park […]
Shamima Muslim Calls for Mass Public Education as CSM Outbreak kills 14 in Upper West Region
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Deputy Presidential spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has emphasized the urgent need for increased public education through the media on the ongoing Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreak that has claimed 14 lives in the Upper West Region of Ghana. In a recent interview on the GTV Breakfast Show, Muslim stressed that more […]
Asutuare: 200 Farmers Affected by road construction
By Mike Dewornuu The Greater Accra Regional Minister and the Member of Parliament for Shai Osudoku, Madam Linda Ocloo, have urged contractors working on the Asutsuare-Volivo-Aveyime road to expedite the compensation process for more than 200 farmers who have had their farms destroyed due to the ongoing construction work. The road, which is part of […]
GNAT warns of possible military presence in schools amid rising student violence
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has warned that if urgent action is not taken to control increasing violence among senior high school students, authorities may have no choice but to establish military barracks within school premises. This comes after recent violent clashes between students, some of whom were armed with […]
Ex-SSNIT Boss and three others Freed as Attorney-General drops charges
By Dotse Ashiadey The Attorney-General,Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has dropped all charges against former Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Director-General, Dr. Ernest Thompson, and three others, bringing an end to a long-running legal case. The case, which involved allegations of financial impropriety, was officially discontinued in the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra. According […]
President Mahama Appoints Brigadier-General Tanye-Kulono as Acting GPHA Director-General
By Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). Tanye-Kulono, a distinguished military officer and legal expert, currently serves as the Deputy Commandant of the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS). With advanced degrees in law, management, and international […]
Shamima Muslim Reassures people of Ashaiman, Ghanaians of President Mahama’s Commitment to Inclusivity
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has called for calm and urged the grassroots and youth of Ashaiman to remain confident in President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to inclusivity. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Shamima Muslim assured the people of Ashaiman, describing the constituency as the “heartbeat of the NDC,” that […]
Oti Bless Accuses Afenyo-Markin of Orchestrating Vetting Chaos
By Valentia Tetteh The Member of Parliament for Nkwanta North, Mr. John Oti Bless, has accused the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin of deliberately instigating chaos during the ministerial vetting process, alleging that he directed Minority members on the Appointments Committee to disrupt proceedings. Tensions erupted between the Minority and Majority members on Thursday, January 30, […]
Minority Boycotts Special Committee Probing Vetting Chaos
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament has declared its decision to abstain from the work of the Special Committee established to investigate the disturbances that marred the ministerial vetting process on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The Minority’s stance is rooted in concerns over what they describe as the prejudicial conduct of the committee’s chairman, […]
Ablakwa Condemns Hostility During Ministerial Vetting
By Valentia Tetteh Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed disappointment over the chaotic scenes that marred the ministerial vetting process on Thursday, January 30. Speaking before the investigative committee tasked with probing the disturbances, Mr. Ablakwa described the experience as both embarrassing and unnecessary.“It was a regrettable experience. My visitors […]
