President Mahama swears in new Bank of Ghana Governor and Deputy
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and Dr. Zakaria Mumuni as his Deputy. Watch Full Ceremony Below: The ceremony, held at the presidency on February 25, 2025, marked a crucial step in restoring trust in Ghana’s financial sector. President Mahama […]
Gov’t requires $1.7 billion to complete Agenda 111 projects – Mahama reveals
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama says his administration will require a whopping $1.7 billion to complete the unfinished Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo-led administration. President Akufo-Addo launched the Agenda 111 project on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The project covers the construction of 101 district hospitals […]
PNP petitions Religious bodies over gender disparity in President Mahama’s appointments
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The People’s National Party (PNP) has petitioned major religious bodies, including the Christian Council, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, the Catholic Bishops, and the Muslim community, over what it termed “President Mahama’s gender disparity in appointments”. PNP in a petition signed by its Chairperson and Leader, Madam Janet Asana Nabla accused […]
Mahama urges labour unions to consider dire state of economy
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday joined the National Tripartite Committee meeting at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment in Accra. The President in his remarks urged the labour unions to consider the dire state of the economy as they proceed with the wage negotiations. He promised them that if the economy bounced back, […]
Mahama officially unveiled his cabinet ministers
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has officially unveiled his 19 cabinet ministers as the 1992 Republican Constitution ascribed. The cabinet ministers are to assist him in governing the country during his tenure. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, at a press briefing […]
Ghana’s economy was ‘criminally mishandled’ during Akufo-Addo’s presidency – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock at the economic mismanagement he has uncovered. According to him, the NPP government “criminally mishandled” the country’s economy. President Mahama said this when speaking at the National Tripartite Committee meeting held at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, where the 10% increase in base […]
Reverse alleged mass dismissals of public servants – Minority Leader urges President Mahama
The Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed deep concerns over the recent alleged revocation of appointments of public servants across key institutions in Ghana by President John Dramani Mahama. “…The 1992 Constitution of Ghana is unambiguous in its protection of public sector workers…These mass dismissals, conducted without individualised assessments or adherence to legal protocols, […]
President Mahama Pays Tribute to Sam Nujoma, Signs Book of Condolence
By Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to the late Sam Nujoma, the founding president of Namibia, following his passing on February 8, 2025. In a heartfelt message shared on his X handle. President Mahama expressed gratitude for Nujoma’s lifelong commitment to the fight for freedom and dignity in Africa. He emphasized […]
Merge OSP, EOCO, CHRAJ, CID and NS to ensure clarity in corruption fight – Movement for Change tells Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Movement for Change has asked President John Dramani Mahama to merge several anti-corruption agencies to strengthen the fight against corruption. The group believes that combining the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Criminal Investigative […]
Kwakye Ofosu assures journalists of a conducive working environment under Mahama’s gov’t
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of State for Government Communications, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has assured journalists of a conducive working environment under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. According to him, no journalist will face reprisals from the Mahama administration, even if they report negatively on the government. Addressing concerns raised by the Ghana Journalists […]
Sophia Akuffo commends Mahama for honouring contractual agreements with bondholders
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Former Chief Justice and newly sworn-in member of the Council of State, Madam Sophia Abena Boafoa Akuffo, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for honouring contractual agreements with bondholders. According to her, President Mahama’s decision to uphold these agreements is a testament to his commitment to the rule of law. Speaking to […]
President Mahama appoints 11, including Doe Adjaho, Cletus Avoka, Betty Mould Iddrisu to Council of State
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 11 distinguished individuals, including former Speaker of Parliament Doe Adjaho, former Attorney General, Betty Mould Iddrisu, and former Member of Parliament Cletus Avoka, to serve on the Council of State. The appointments, in accordance with Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution, are part of a broader effort […]
President Mahama calls for comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s Education System
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah President John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the Ghana’s education system, urging all stakeholders to work together to build an inclusive, equitable, and transformative system. “Education must prepare our students for service. That is the task we have, We must make recommendations that are far-reaching, […]
President Mahama apologizes to Christian leaders over Education Forum invitation delay
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has apologized to the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for the delay in inviting them to the National Education Forum in Ho. The two Christian groups had earlier expressed disappointment in a statement, saying they were left out of important discussions on Ghana’s […]
