Cedi’s enhanced performance due to deliberate policy measures – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has hinted that the improved performance of the Cedi is due to robust foreign exchange inflows and deliberate policy measures put in place by his administration aimed at stabilising the economy. He said the policy measures are also supported by strengthened gross international reserves, which have surged […]
Sanitation now a test requirement for MMDCEs — Mahama revives National Sanitation Day with legal force
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has declared a renewed war on filth, announcing that sanitation will be a key performance indicator for all District Chief Executives (DCEs) under the next NDC administration. Speaking in Dodowa during his National Thank You Tour, the President unveiled plans to revive the dormant National Sanitation Day with […]
President Mahama declares war on floods: Launches bold plan to tackle Accra’s perennial flooding
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a sweeping, multi-agency initiative to combat the longstanding flooding crisis in the Greater Accra Region, declaring that “enough is enough” as he outlined concrete measures to save lives, protect property, and restore public confidence in urban infrastructure planning. Speaking during a community engagement as part of […]
Greater Accra Regional Hospital to become full teaching hospital – President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, into a full teaching hospital, emphasizing that the project will include the construction of Phase Two to increase the hospital’s capacity. He made the announcement during his ‘Thank-you’ visit to the Greater Accra Region, where he […]
President Mahama launches streetlight initiative to boost night economy in Accra
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to begin the distribution and installation of streetlights across all districts in Accra. The initiative, he said, is aimed at promoting the 24-hour economy policy, particularly to benefit individuals who work at night. Speaking during a ‘Thank-you Tour’ of the Greater Accra Region, […]
Ghana to stop using crude oil in power generation with new gas plant – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse As part of Ghana’s efforts to improve energy efficiency and protect the environment by using cleaner fuel sources, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana plans to stop using crude oil to produce electricity in the next few years. This change will be made possible by building a second gas processing […]
Debt must not erode our dignity or delay our development – President Mahama rallies Africa to rethink debt at AU Conference
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has made a compelling call for a unified African response to the continent’s growing debt crisis, urging that debt must fuel opportunity, not perpetuate dependency. Speaking at the First African Union Debt Conference in Lomé, Togo, President Mahama declared that “Debt must not erode our dignity or delay […]
We must take responsibility for the debt trap – President Mahama tells African leaders
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to take bold ownership of the continent’s debt crisis, describing it as both self-inflicted and unsustainable. Speaking at the African Union High-Level Conference on Debt in Lomé, Togo, the Ghanaian leader stressed the need for accountability, transparency, and a shift in debt governance, […]
Mahama leads national push to curb illegal mining, restore forests and water bodies
By Celestine Avi Protecting Ghana’s environment has become a renewed national priority under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama. As part of his commitment to sustainable development, the President has unveiled bold initiatives to curb illegal mining, safeguard forest reserves, and restore polluted water bodies. “Protecting our environment, especially from the threat of illegal […]
Align 2026 budget with promises made to Ghanaians – Prof. Bokpin tells President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to align the 2026 fiscal policy and budget with the promises he made to Ghanaians during the 2024 electioneering campaign. According to him, the Mahama-led government cannot continue on […]
Climate Change: Mahama advocates scaling up of green/blue bonds across Africa
As part of efforts to address climate change, President John Dramani Mahama has advocated for the scaling up of green and blue bonds across the continent to finance environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture. Ghana is exploring these financing options alongside broadening the tax base, digitizing revenue collection, and enhancing domestic capital markets to […]
Mother’s Day: President Mahama visits Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in London
The President, John Dramani Mahama, on Sunday visited Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who is recuperating in London. The President in a statement to mark this year’s International Mother’s Day, extended a special Mother’s Day greeting to his Vice President, whom he had the pleasure of visiting earlier on Sunday morning. “She is taking a […]
Mahama marks Mother’s Day with message of support for women and families
President John Dramani Mahama has shared a heartfelt message to celebrate mothers across the country, showing appreciation for their hard work and promising continued support for women and families. In a statement, he said, “Happy Mother’s Day to all the hardworking mothers who are doing their best every day to give their children a brighter […]
President Mahama inaugurates newly reconstituted 13-member National Peace Council
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, May 7, inaugurated the reconstituted 13-Member Governing Board of the National Peace Council under the Chairmanship of Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, the Catholic Bishop of Ho Diocese. The National Peace Council is an independent statutory national peace institution established by the eight hundred and eighteenth (818) Act […]
