Mahama holds bilateral talks with Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré
By Seli Baisie President John Dramani Mahama, on Monday, March 10, 2025, held a bilateral meeting with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Interim Leader of Burkina Faso, in Ouagadougou. This visit marks President Mahama’s first official trip to Burkina Faso since assuming office on January 7, 2025, following his electoral victory in December 2024. Upon arrival, President […]
President Mahama Strengthens Ghana-Mali Relations, Advocates Regional Cooperation in Bamako Visit
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has embarked on a diplomatic visit to Bamako, Mali, aimed at deepening Ghana’s bilateral ties with its West African neighbors. His visit comes at a pivotal moment as regional security, economic collaboration, and the geopolitical future of the Sahel states take centre stage in global discussions. In a […]
Government debunks claims that Mahama has appointed 100 ministers
The government has refuted claims made by Samuel Abu Jinapor, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo, that President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 100 ministers. The MP made these assertions on the floor of Parliament while contributing to the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address. However, Felix […]
Mahama to visit Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in bid to reintegrate Sahel States into ECOWAS
The President, John Dramani Mahama, is set to embark on a tour of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from March 8 to March 10, 2025, as part of efforts to restore ties between the breakaway Sahel nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A letter from President Mahama, dated March 7, was […]
Mahama directs Finance Minister to secure funding for Blekusu Sea Defence Phase II
By Seli Baisie President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to allocate funds for the commencement of Phase II of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project. He emphasized that this initiative is crucial in addressing the ongoing tidal wave crisis in the Volta Region, which has led to widespread displacement and […]
Akufo-Addo, Kufuor meet Mahama at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day Celebration Parade dignitaries
President John Dramani Mahama, Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, on Thursday, March 6, led Ghanaians in commemorating the country’s 68th Independence Anniversary with a military parade at the forecourt of the Presidency in Accra. Former President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania was the special guest of honour at the event. The modest celebration, themed “Reflect, […]
68th Independence Anniversary: Mahama calls for peace in Bawku
President John Dramani Mahama has used the occasion of Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration to appeal for lasting peace in Bawku and other conflict areas of the country. “In the spirit of unity and brotherhood that this independence represents, I wish to speak directly to you, my brothers and sisters, in Bawku and everywhere in […]
Ghana saved GH₵19m by scaling down Independence Day celebrations – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has justified the decision to scale down Ghana’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations, revealing that the move saved the country GH₵19 million. Addressing the nation on Thursday, March 6, 2025, during the 68th Independence Day celebrations, President Mahama explained that hosting a full-scale event at Independence Square would have cost at least […]
Mahama visits Volta Region tidal wave victims after Independence Day celebrations
President John Dramani Mahama has travelled to the Volta Region to assess the impact of recent tidal waves that have displaced residents and destroyed properties in several coastal communities. His visit follows Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations on March 6, 2025, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national development and resilience against environmental challenges. Leaving […]
President Mahama delivers Ghana’s 68th Independence Day address
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Ghana marked its 68th Independence Day on March 6, 2025, with a modest ceremony at the Jubilee House, the seat of government. President John Dramani Mahama addressed the nation, emphasizing the significance of the day and the need for unity, resilience, and patriotism. “Independence Day serves as an opportunity for us […]
Scaling down Independence Day celebrations does not diminish its significance” – President Mahama
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that scaling back the 2025 Independence Day celebrations does not diminish its significance, but instead, it is a move that has saved Ghana an estimated GH₵19 million. Speaking during the 6th Independence Day event at the Jubilee House, President Mahama explained that while the celebrations were […]
President Mahama scales down 68th Independence Day celebrations to demonstrate fiscal responsibility
By: Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama delivered Ghana’s 68th Independence Day address on March 6, 2025, highlighting the importance of fiscal prudence in light of ongoing economic challenges. This year’s celebration, held at the forecourt of the Presidency rather than the traditional Black Star Square, was a more modest affair aimed at reducing […]
President Mahama orders immediate reversal of Foreign Affairs Ministry land sales
By: Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says President John Dramani Mahama has directed that all allocations and sale of land belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the previous government be immediately reversed. Mr Ablakwa said the directive will ensure that the Ministry’s adjoining land at Airport Residential which […]
President Mahama holds stakeholder consultation with Constitution Review Commission
President John Dramani Mahama has today hosted members of the Constitution Review Committee at its maiden stakeholder engagement. The Committee Chaired by Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, engaged the President to seek his thoughts on the review of the constitution and learn about areas he believed required amendment. The Committee also took the opportunity of the […]
