Chief Justice removal petition: President Mahama has no power to assess case – Ofosu Kwakye
The Minister for Government Communications, Mr Felix Ofosu Kwakye, says President John Dramani Mahama has no authority under the Constitution to assess the merit of a petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. In an interview on Joy FM on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Mr Ofosu Kwakye explained that the President’s role […]
Ghana Bar Association pays courtesy call on President Mahama
By Celestine Avi The leadership of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), led by its President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama to discuss legal reforms, judicial infrastructure, and collaboration between the Bar and government. The meeting, which brought together GBA executives from all regions, including former GBA President […]
President Mahama urges GBA to support legal reforms, pledges justice for unresolved killings
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to actively participate in the ongoing constitutional review process and support efforts to strengthen the country’s legal system. He emphasized the need for judicial reforms, particularly in tackling corruption within the judiciary, and endorsed the proposal for special courts to […]
President Mahama demands action on unresolved high-profile murders
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on state investigative bodies to intensify efforts in solving high-profile murder cases, including the killings of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale and former Member of Parliament J.B. Danquah-Adu. Addressing the Ghana Bar Association at the presidency on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, President Mahama stressed the need for justice and […]
President Mahama consults Council of State on petitions for Chief Justice’s removal
By: Spendilove Incoom President John Dramani Mahama has initiated a consultation process with the Council of State following the receipt of three separate petitions calling for the removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice. A statement issued by the Presidency’s Communications Directorate, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications and Spokesperson to the President, confirmed […]
Muslim Councils commend Mahama for declaring Eid public holidays
The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has thanked President John Dramani Mahama for declaring March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. This appreciation was conveyed in a press statement issued to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Al-Hajj Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, the FMC’s general secretary. […]
Work on the Yendi and Tamale water expansion projects to commence- President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the commencement of work on the Yendi and Tamale water expansion projects to address the perennial acute water shortage in the two areas in the Northern region. He said these water projects are priorities of his government and they will be completed during his tenure. President Mahama made the […]
Teacher and Nurse Trainees to receive allowances monthly- President Mahama
By Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced that teachers and nurses trainee allowances have been made part of the compensation package for public sector workers. This will enable the trainees to receive their allowances every month just like public sector workers are paid every month. President Mahama announced this when he took his […]
Leave government if you want to be a miner – President Mahama cautions appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned appointees of his government not to engage in any form of mining or risk being shown the exit. “I have directed that no government appointee at any level should engage in any form of legal or illegal mining. If you want to be a miner, leave government and go […]
President Mahama starts ‘Thank You Visit’ in Upper East today
By Seth EyiahPresident John Dramani Mahama is today taking his nationwide thank you visits to the Upper East Regional capital, Bolgatanga. The President will address the traditional authorities, staff and heads of the Regional Co-ordinating Council, Non-governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations, leadership of political parties and a cross section of the public at the […]
President Mahama visits Black Stars ahead of Chad, Madagascar games
By: Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama visited the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium, accompanied by Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, former captain Asamoah Gyan, and Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku. The president’s visit served as a morale booster for the team ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers against […]
President Mahama tasks new Comptroller-General to strengthen border security, tackle transnational crime
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has tasked the newly appointed Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Samuel Basintale Amadu, with strengthening border security, modernizing immigration processes, and dismantling human smuggling networks. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed security heads, President Mahama emphasized the GIS’s critical role in protecting Ghana’s sovereignty, […]
President Mahama calls for prison reforms, pledges support for rehabilitation programmes
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to modernizing Ghana’s correctional system, emphasizing that prisons must serve as institutions for rehabilitation rather than mere centres of confinement. Speaking at the swearing-in of newly appointed security heads, President Mahama charged the Director General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie to lead a […]
President Mahama urges stronger fire safety measures, pledges support for Fire Service
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent reforms within the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to curb the alarming rise in fire outbreaks across the country. Addressing newly appointed security heads, he highlighted the devastating impact of fire incidents on lives, businesses, and critical infrastructure. He revealed that Ghana recorded 6,436 […]
