Randy Abbey Appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board
By Rebecca Ampah President John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has appointed Dr. Ransford Anerthey Abbey as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board. The appointment, which takes effect from January 21, 2025, was confirmed through an official letter issued by the Office of the President. The appointment was […]
Parliament approves Haruna Iddrisu, Eric Opoku and Governs Agbodza as ministers of state
By Ashiadey Dotse Parliament has approved the second group of ministerial nominees chosen by President John Dramani Mahama on January 21, 2025 after a thorough vetting and debate process. The approved nominees are: Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and HighwaysHaruna Iddrisu as Minister for EducationEric Opoku as Minister for Food and AgricultureThe vetting, […]
IGP sets up team to investigate deaths from 2020 and 2024 elections
By Ashiadey Dotse The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has formed a special team to investigate deaths linked to Ghana’s 2020 and 2024 elections. This follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, who called for a thorough probe into the fatalities. The investigation team, led by Chief Superintendent Joseph Nanegbe, is […]
Minority, Majority leaders clash over national security and violence
Tensions flared in Ghana’s Parliament as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson sparred over issues of lawlessness, political violence, and national security. During parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, Mr. Afenyo-Markin criticised the government for its perceived silence on rising incidents of violence, including alleged thuggery that disrupted an Electoral […]
Sam George nominated as Minister for Communications, Digital Tech, and Innovation
By Seli Baisie President John Dramani Mahama has named Samuel Nartey George as the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation in his latest cabinet appointments. Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, will oversee the development of policies and programs to advance Ghana’s digital economy and spearhead technological and innovation reforms. Known for […]
Kofi Adams nominated as Minister for Sports and Recreation
By Kwame Bediako The Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency in the Oti region, Kofi Iddie Adams, has been nominated by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to serve as the Minister-designate for Sports and Recreation. This appointment comes as part of a broader strategy to revitalise the newly rebranded Ministry of Sports and Recreation, […]
Post-Election Violence: “We stand to withdraw all parliamentary cooperation if…- NPP MPs threaten
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members in the 9th Parliament have issued a stern warning to the President John Dramani Mahama-led government to order some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stop causing further chaos and mayhem in the country. According to the NPP Members of Parliament (MPs), they will […]
Prez In Ashanti For Akwasidae
President John Dramani Mahama, has arrived in Kumasi to join Asantehene OTUMFUO Osei Tutu and Asanteman to celebrate the Akwasidae festival at Manhyia today. He was accompanied by the National Chairman of NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia and other officials. Before joining Asanteman at Manhyia, President Mahama will attend a church service to thank God for […]
CEO of COCOBOD,Joseph Boahen Aidoo Resigns
By: Rebecca Ampah Joseph Boahen Aidoo has officially resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). His resignation comes in response to the government’s recent directive regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), communicated on January 13, 2025. In his resignation letter addressed to President John Dramani […]
Tighten process for issuing Diplomatic Passports – Dr. Antwi-Danso
International Relations Expert, Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to strengthen the process of giving Diplomatic and Service passports to selected individuals. His comments come after public reactions to a directive from President John Dramani Mahama. The directive asked for the recall of diplomatic and service passports issued […]
Haruna Iddrisu capable of leading Education Ministry – NAGRAT
By Josephine Kekeli The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed confidence in Haruna Iddrisu’s ability to effectively lead Ghana’s Ministry of Education. This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s announcement of a new ministerial lineup on January 16, which included Haruna Iddrisu, the former Minority Leader in Parliament, as […]
Sammy Gyamfi Takes The Helm of PMMC
By Franice Tandoh President John Dramani Mahama has named Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). The appointment, which took effect from January 16, 2025, aligns with the administration’s goal of driving economic transformation. One of Mr. Gyamfi’s […]
The President Rewarding Loyalty & Hardwork
By Napoleon Ato Kittoe Somebody said, President John Dramani Mahama has been swerving people looking for something. The President had expressed amazement to the crowded quest for appointments in his new administration but said only a few would get the nod. The multitudes factor comes up against the brick wall of the mere sixty the […]
Klo-Agogo market to see an upgrade
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Member of Parliament for the Yilo Krobo Constituency in the Eastern Region, Dr. Albert Tetteh Nyarkotey has affirmed his commitment to lobbying for the upgrade of the Klo-Agogo Market to a modern-day market to help promote economic activities in the area. He reiterated that as President John Dramani Mahama made […]
