Illegal Miners Given Final Warning – Stop or Face Action
By Franice Tandoh Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has issued a two-week ultimatum for illegal miners to vacate water bodies and forest reserves, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing the issue. He stated that the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council will deploy a team to enforce the directive and put an end to mining activities […]
Government unbothered by minority’s position on Dr. Asiama’s appointment as BoG Governor – Kwakye Ofosu
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Minister-Designate for Government Communication and Acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led government is unperturbed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority’s political maneuvers regarding the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Mr. Kwakye […]
Gov’t reduces Hajj fare from GH¢75k to GH¢62k
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Hajj Task Force Committee, set up by President John Dramani Mahama to review the cost of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, has announced a reduction in the Hajj performance fare from GH¢75,000 under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration to GH¢62,000. The reduction, according to the Task Force, was in fulfillment of […]
BoG First Deputy Governor proceeds on leave
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has proceeded on leave from February 5, 2025, prior to the end of his contract. A statement issued by the Communications Department of the Central Bank and copied to the Ghana News Agency on February 4, said the decision had been approved […]
Haruna Iddrisu critiques state of Ghana football in parliament
By: Kwame Bediako The Member of Parliament for Tamale South and the owner of Karela United, Haruna Iddrisu, in a passionate address on the floor of parliament on February 4, expressed deep concerns regarding the current state of football in Ghana. The MP who doubles as Ghana’s Education Minister made these remarks on the heels […]
New Regional Minister pledges to promote responsible mining in Eastern Region
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has vowed to embark on transformative activities to reset the region thereby helping to improve quality of education and health care in the region. She also pledged her commitment to help expand access to mobile telecommunications with the help of the rural telephony […]
Sam George and Okudzeto Ablakwa get Parliamentary approval via majority votes.
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Two of the over forty (40) ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, whose parliamentary vetting generated many controversies, Samuel Nartey George, Minister-designate for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovations, and Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, have been approved as Ministers for their respective ministries by majority consens The Minority […]
Government plans to augment teacher trainee allowance with enhanced loan scheme
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced plans to augment teacher trainees allowances and replace them with a better loan system. Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has stated that the new loan system will help teacher trainees take care of their own needs, like feeding, in a more sustainable way. Speaking to the leaders […]
Dr. Agnes Lartey assumes office as Gender Minister, pledges effective leadership
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), Dr. Mrs. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for optimum collaboration between management and staff of the Ministry for the realisation of the government’s vision for the Gender Ministry. Addressing management during her assumption of office, the new sector Minister said the […]
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson appointed NDPC chairman; Albert Twum Boafo takes the helm at FIC
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Development Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), pending consultations with the Council of State. According to the statement released by the Spokesperson to the President Felix Kwakye on January 3, 2025, Dr. Thompson has served as the Director-General of […]
Hon. Adam Mutawakilu Appointed Acting MD of Ghana Water Ltd
By Spendilove Incoom Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced the appointment of Hon. Adam Mutawakilu as its Acting Managing Director, following his selection by President John Dramani Mahama. His appointment is subject to approval by the Board and the Public Services Commission. Hon. Mutawakilu, a former MP for Damongo and Ranking Member of the Mines […]
Ahafo Ano North residents rally behind Richard Merz for MCE appointment
Residents of Ahafo Ano North Constituency, Tepa, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, are calling on the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency (H.E.) John Dramani Mahama, to consider appointing Mr. Richard Merz as the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Municipality. According to the residents, the aspiring MCE has, over the […]
ORAL has come to stay – Ablakwa assures
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says that Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) will continue its work. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31, Mr. Ablakwa, who leads ORAL, confirmed that the team will soon submit its report to the President and the Attorney-General. “As for ORAL, it […]
Sustaining NDC’s victory: Delivering results and keeping the NPP in perpetual opposition
By Abdul-Razak Yakubu (ARY), Int. Development, Political & Governance Consultant The people of Ghana spoke decisively on December 7, 2024, voting overwhelmingly for change and entrusting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with the mandate to restore economic stability, create jobs, and lead the country toward a more prosperous and equitable future. The failures of the […]
