President Mahama urges West Africa to rebuild trust and unite against terrorism
By Hannah Dadzie President John Dramani Mahama has urged West African states to rebuild trust and forge a renewed framework for security cooperation, warning that fragmentation among neighbours is weakening the region’s response to terrorism and violent extremism. Speaking at a high-level consultative conference in Accra, President Mahama said the deteriorating security situation, underscored by […]
President Mahama explains reason for attire at Military Academy Graduation Parade
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama says, his choice of the Ghana Air Force ceremonial uniform for the Military Academy graduation parade today was to honour the men and women of the Air Force who work tirelessly to keep Ghana safe. This marks his second time wearing a military uniform as Commander-in-Chief, […]
Illegal mining will continue to be confronted decisively and without fear or favour – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says his government will continue to deal firmly with illegal mining, stressing that the destruction of Ghana’s rivers, forests and farmlands will not be tolerated.He said this while addressing the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday January 30, 2026, where officer cadets were commissioned into […]
Illegal mining will continue to be confronted decisively and without fear or favour – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says his government will continue to deal firmly with illegal mining, stressing that the destruction of Ghana’s rivers, forests and farmlands will not be tolerated. He said this while addressing the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday January 30, 2026, where officer cadets were commissioned […]
Plans advanced to acquire new helicopters to enhance air mobility – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the government has made significant progress in acquiring new helicopters to strengthen the Ghana Air Force and improve the rapid response to security threats across the country. He made this known at the Ghana Military Academy graduation parade in Accra on Friday, January 30, 2026, […]
Security challenges require capable and prepared military – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that the growing security threats facing Ghana and the wider sub-region require a well-trained, disciplined and prepared military to protect the nation’s peace and stability. He said this at the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy, where 263 officer cadets were commissioned into the Ghana […]
Africa produces most cocoa but captures little of global chocolate market – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted a key challenge facing the continent, saying that although Africa produces most of the world’s cocoa, it captures only a small share of the global chocolate market. Speaking at the Africa Trade Summit on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the President said much of the cocoa […]
Mahama urges Africa to end raw material exports, pushes for economic independence
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for Africa to pursue economic independence through industrialisation and value addition, warning that political freedom without economic transformation remains incomplete. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Trade Summit at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama criticised Africa’s long-standing dependence on exporting […]
Mahama calls for bold financing reforms to drive Africa’s industrialisation
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has called for bold and coordinated financing reforms to support Africa’s industrialisation, warning that limited access to affordable, long-term capital continues to slow the continent’s economic transformation. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Trade Summit in Accra on Wednesday, President Mahama said industrialisation remains capital-intensive, yet many […]
Ghana Armed Forces to receive new salary scales from March – President Mahama
SOURCE: GNA President John Dramani Mahama has announced an upward adjustment in salaries for personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, with the new pay structure set to take effect in March 2026. He further disclosed that salary arrears for January and February 2026 would also be paid in March. The announcement was made during the […]
President Mahama has proven democracy is still viable with the right leadership – Shamima Muslim
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim has highlighted that, the President, John Dramani Mahama has proven beyond reasonable doubt that, democracy is still viable and can be achieved with the right leadership and policies. “President Mahama has proven that democracy is still viable with the right leadership and policies and that’s what […]
Ghana’s success alone is not enough – President Mahama
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has warned that Ghana’s economic turnaround is not enough to drive Africa’s progress, calling for continental cooperation to reset development across the continent. Speaking at the Accra Reset Davos Convening on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Thursday, January 22, 2026, he said while Ghana’s achievements are commendable, […]
Africa must move from resetting one country to resetting the system – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to move beyond isolated national reforms and work together to reset the entire development system of Africa and the Global South.He made the call while speaking at the Davos Convening in Switzerland on Thursday, January 22, 2026, held on the sidelines of the […]
Bogoso–Prestea residents petition President Mahama to probe Heath Goldfields takeover of mine
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Bogoso and Prestea has formally submitted a petition to the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to set up an independent committee to investigate the acquisition and operation of the Bogoso–Prestea Mine by Heath Goldfields Limited The group cited an alleged misrepresentation of […]
