We must work to make Ghana, West Africa’s production hub – President Mahama
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana is aiming to become West Africa’s production hub, with the President, John Dramani Mahama emphasizing the need for industrialization and private sector growth. Speaking at a Presidential Dialogue with thePprivate Sector on Monday February 23, in Accra, President Mahama stressed that, Ghana must work towards making this vision a reality. […]
President Mahama sets 15% manufacturing GDP target, promises 500,000 industrial jobs by 2030
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has set an ambitious target to raise Ghana’s manufacturing contribution to Gross Domestic Product from about 10 percent to at least 15 percent by 2030, alongside the creation of 500,000 quality industrial jobs. Addressing business leaders at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in […]
President Mahama declares war on smuggling, counterfeit goods to protect local industries
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to intensify the fight against smuggling, under-declaration, counterfeit goods and the re-bagging of inferior products, describing the practices as economic sabotage that threatens Ghana’s industrial future. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra, he stressed that trade infractions would […]
President Mahama Appoints Aaron Kanor as Acting Customs Commissioner
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority with immediate effect. The appointment, announced in a press release issued by the Authority on February 23, 2026, signals a new leadership phase for the Customs Division, which plays a critical role in revenue […]
24-Hour Economy to drive productivity revolution — President Mahama assures private sector
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama says the newly established 24-Hour Economy Authority will anchor what he describes as a productivity revolution in Ghana’s manufacturing and industrial sectors. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra, he explained that the policy is designed to ensure continuous production across […]
Ga Mantse discharged after Oti Highway crash, Prez Mahama pays hospital visit
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has been discharged from the University of Ghana Medical Centre following a serious road accident earlier this week that triggered anxiety across the Ga State and beyond. His discharge came shortly after a visit by President John Dramani Mahama at the hospital, where the President checked on […]
President Mahama Commissions B5 Plus Phase 2 Expansion to Boost 24-Hour Economy and Regional Trade
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Phase 2 expansion of the B5 Plus Limited Steel Ball Mill and Manufacturing facility at Lakpleku in the Ningo Prampram District. He described the project as a milestone for Ghana’s industrial transformation, strengthening domestic steel production, creating jobs, and positioning the country […]
President Mahama urges peace, reflection, and national unity in Ramadan message
President John Dramani Mahama has extended warm Ramadan greetings to Muslims across Ghana and beyond, urging them to embrace the holy month as a time for reflection, compassion, unity, and renewed faith in Allah. READ PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA’S FULL MESSAGE BELOW Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh! As we stand at the threshold of this blessed […]
President Mahama outlines five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector. The President linked the initiative to the broader “reset agenda” aimed at economic growth, adding that the five-point plan reaffirms his government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s mining industry for sustainable and long-lasting growth. Speaking at the opening of […]
President Mahama rallies mining sector to deepen local content at Takoradi Summit
By Felix Cofie President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s mining sector through a bold local content and indigenisation agenda, declaring that the country’s mineral wealth must build industries and prosperity at home. Speaking at a high-level mining summit at Planter’s Lodge in Takoradi, the President said Ghana could no […]
President Mahama visits Burkina Faso attack survivors at 37 Military Hospital
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, visited two survivors of the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso who are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. The survivors were among a group of Ghanaian tomato traders travelling on a truck that was ambushed by armed bandits. The attackers reportedly lined up the […]
Burkina Faso attack on Ghanaian traders highlights regional insecurity – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso, describing the incident as a sign of growing insecurity in the West African subregion. At least seven Ghanaian traders were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday, February 14. The bodies of the […]
Mahama calls for value addition and land reforms to drive tree crops agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from raw commodity exports to value addition, warning that Ghana can no longer take pride in exporting unprocessed agricultural produce if it seeks long-term economic resilience and job creation. Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit held at the Accra International Conference Centre, President […]
‘I share in your pain, I am a cocoa farmer too’ — President Mahama on price cuts
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama says he shares the pain of cocoa farmers, drawing on his personal experience as a cocoa farmer to illustrate the tangible impact of government pricing decisions. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the President stated that he directly […]
