Bawumia calls on President Mahama to act over Ablekuma North violence
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the current NDC administration to take swift and decisive action against those responsible for the violent disturbances that disrupted the parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North on Friday, July 11. The call comes in response to a chaotic incident at the St. […]
President Mahama nominates final batch of deputy ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated four individuals to serve as Deputy Ministers, marking the final round of such appointments in his current administration. The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a facebook post indicated that this is the “last batch of Deputy Minister” nominations by the President. The […]
Mahama Charts Bold Maritime Future at IMDEC 2025: A Renewed Vision for Regional Security and Blue Economy Growth
By Celestine Avi At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama represented by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic resilience, and international cooperation. The President’s speech, delivered at Burma Camp on July 2nd, 2025, resonated with purpose and hope, laying out […]
No toilet facilities, no approval of building permits – Mahama instructs Assemblies
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) not to approve any building permits for construction of buildings without proper toilet facilities. The presidential directives is said to be part of renewed efforts by government to combat open defecation, a persistent practice that continues to jeopardize […]
President Mahama urges youth-led national dialogue in response to rising HIV cases
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a bold, youth-driven national response to rising HIV infection rates among young Ghanaians, describing the trend as deeply worrying and avoidable. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s 2025 Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Tuesday, [July 8, 2025], President Mahama said the increasing HIV […]
GoldBod officers to wear body cameras – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all officers in the newly launched GoldBod Task Force will wear body cameras during their operations. This move, he said, is to ensure transparency and accountability in the fight against illegal gold smuggling. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the National Security Secretariat on Tuesday, […]
Illegal Gold Trade: Offenders to face GH₵2.4 million fine or up to 10 years in jail – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has warned that anyone involved in illegal gold trading in Ghana could face a fine of up to GH₵2.4 million, a prison term of five to ten years, or both. He gave this warning during the official inauguration of the GoldBod Task Force in Accra on Tuesday, July […]
Inauguration of GoldBod Task Force: Whistleblowers to receive 10% of seized gold or cash – Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that whistleblowers who provide useful information on illegal gold trading and smuggling leading to the recovery of gold or money will receive 10% of the seized value.“If you blow the whistle on someone and gold or cash is recovered, you will get 10% of the total […]
Gov’t to commence payments to road contractors this month – President Mahama
By Celestine Avi Government will start paying debts owed to road contractors this month. Announcing this decision during a meeting with members of the Council of State at the Presidency on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama explained that the payments would allow contractors to return to their sites and resume work on stalled projects. President […]
President Mahama underscores strong Ghana-Germany partnership.
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to the outgoing German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, during a meeting at the Credentials Hall within the Presidency. The courtesy visit marked the conclusion of Ambassador Krull’s four-year term of duty, which President Mahama described as highly productive. President Mahama reiterated Ghana’s commitment to […]
President Mahama Orders IGP to Fast-Track Probe into 2024 Electoral Violence
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to swiftly conclude investigations into violent incidents recorded during the 2024 general elections and ensure that all perpetrators are prosecuted without fear or favour. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Post-2024 Elections Evaluation Dialogue organized by the National […]
Take science education seriously – President Mahama tells students
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the critical importance of science education for students, urging them to embrace Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for a brighter future. He noted that STEM plays crucial role in Ghana’s socioeconomic development. The President said this in his remarks at the opening of the African Academy of Sciences […]
President Mahama swears-in 7 new Supreme Court Judges
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday swore into oce seven new Justices of the Supreme Court of Ghana.They are Justice Senyo Dzamefe, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Justice Janpere Bartels-Kodwo, Justice Hasata Ameleboba and Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo. All seven Justices prior to their elevation to the […]
President Mahama confers Ghana’s highest State honour on Indian PM Modi
By: Henrietta Afful President John Dramani Mahama has conferred Ghana’s highest State honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, on Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, in recognition of his distinguished leadership and contributions to strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. The honour was bestowed during a state banquet held […]
