NALAG President commends President Mahama’s commitment to Assembly Members’ allowances
The President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Alfred Asiedu Adjei, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for reaffirming his commitment to providing modest allowances to Assembly Members across the country. His commendation follows President Mahama’s assurance in his first State of the Nation Address that his administration remains dedicated to […]
Government to develop comprehensive national sports policy – President Mahama
By: Isaac Tetteh President John Dramani Mahama announced during the State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, the development of a comprehensive national sports policy. This policy is designed to align Ghana’s sports framework with international norms, signaling a bold step towards modernization and excellence. President Mahama emphasized that the new policy would […]
Not a single hospital under Agenda 111 is operational after spending $400M – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that not a single hospital under the Agenda 111 is operational after the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo spent a colossal amount of $400 million on the project. The President made a revelation during his maiden State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on […]
Ministry of Sports and Recreation to drive National Recreation Day initiative – President Mahama
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a National Recreation Day in a move to promote physical fitness and cultural heritage as he stated that the recreational day will be observed monthly, serving as a platform to project the importance of recreational activities in the sports sector. The President […]
“Your appearance today mirrors the bleak economy you left,” Mahama Ayariga criticises Minority
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Majority Leader Parliament, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, took a swipe at minority Members of Parliament (MPs) for wearing black and red attire to attend the maiden State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered by President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, the appearance put out by the […]
President Mahama announces launch of women’s development bank
By Belinda Nketia In a step towards empowering women in the business sector, President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a Women’s Development Bank aimed at providing women-owned businesses with low-interest loans and tailored financial services. The initiative, which is part of the government’s broader commitment to gender equity, is set to revolutionize […]
Ghana’s debt servicing to hit Ghc280 billion in next four years – Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has painted a gloomy picture of the current state of Ghana’s economic situation. According to him, in the next four years, Ghana’s debt servicing will amount to Ghc280 billion, and this comprises Ghc150 billion for domestic debt and Ghc130 billion in external debt servicing. Delivering the State of […]
No new school will be built without teachers accommodation- President Mahama
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has stated that no new school will be built in the country without a teachers accommodation attached to it. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Mahama said, the commencement of the ‘Teacher Dabr3’ initiative aims to improve the welfare of teachers and provide incentives […]
‘I promised to fix dumsor and I did’ – President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he resolved Ghana’s power crisis, known as ‘dumsor,’ before leaving office in 2017. “Yes, I promised to fix it, and I did! I wish to place firmly on record that from January 2016 until I handed over the administration of this country on January […]
I will fix the economic crisis confronting our country – President Mahama
By: Belinda Nketia In his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama painted a stark picture of Ghana’s economy, highlighting a deepening crisis driven by overwhelming debt and financial mismanagement. While expressing his commitment to addressing the crisis, President Mahama acknowledged the challenging nature of the situation. […]
SONA2025: President Mahama announces military training for National Service personnel
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah President John Dramani Mahama has announced the introduction of short military training in a move to instilling discipline and fostering civic responsibility, as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) during his State of the Nation address on Thursday, February 27, 2025. President Mahama emphasized the rationale behind this initiative, highlighting […]
SONA2025: President Mahama proposes School Sports Authority to enhance talent identification
By: Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a School Sports Authority. This new body aims to oversee structured inter-school competitions and facilitate the identification of talented athletes, paving the way for future sporting champions. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President Mahama emphasized […]
There will be no secrecy in how much government spends on the national team – President Mahama
By: Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama has made a bold move toward transparency in Ghana’s sports funding. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the President emphasised that the budget for the Black Stars, must be made public, as it is funded by taxpayers’ money. This decision comes ahead […]
Mahama orders manhunt for suspects in National Service ghost names scandal
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a manhunt for suspects linked to the National Service ghost names scandal, some of whom are believed to have fled the country. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address in his second term on Thursday, February 27, President Mahama revealed that more than 80,000 fraudulent names had been […]
