I expect rigorous analysis to place Ghana on path of economic recovery – Mahama tells Advisory Group
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has charged members of the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) to provide strong, independent and well-researched advice to help put Ghana firmly on the path of economic recovery, resilience and inclusive growth. Speaking during the swearing-in and inauguration of PAGE on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, President […]
President Mahama pledges to continue the rural electricity programme in Bolgatanga
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has announced the continuation of the rural electricity program, with allocations made in the budget for rural electrification. He revealed that, Members of Parliament have begun identifying areas in their constituencies without electricity. He mentioned that, government will use its funds without loans, to connect them to […]
President Mahama announces GH¢1bn Bawku Restoration Fund to consolidate peace and development
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢1 billion Restoration Fund to support post-conflict reconstruction and development across six districts in the Bawku area of the Upper East Region. The President said the fund will be managed by a high-level committee chaired by the Finance Minister, with the Majority […]
President Mahama announces plans to construct airport in Bolgatanga
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President, John Dramani Mahama has announced that, he will cut sod for the construction of an airport in the Upper East Region soon, following a successful inspection of the site by aviation authorities. “Soon, I will come and invite you all to go with me to the site to cut sod […]
President Mahama promises first class road from Bolgatanga to Wa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has launched a massive road construction project to connect the Upper East and Upper West regions through Tumu, with a first-class road from Bolga to Wa. “We want to connect the Upper East to the Upper West through Tumu. From Bolga through to Navrongo through Tumu all […]
Government has no role in chieftaincy succession but can step in when necessary – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the crucial role traditional leaders play in Ghana’s governance, particularly in conflict resolution, noting that chiefs wield significant influence over their people and are key to maintaining peace, which he described as a prerequisite for development. He commended chiefs for their efforts in preserving peace, […]
President Mahama swears-in National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council members
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in members of the Governing Council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism (NAPRM). Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony on February 10, 2026, President Mahama expressed Ghana’s readiness to subject itself to a thorough peer review process. He noted that Ghana was among the first countries […]
Violence and corruption in chieftaincy threaten national peace — President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that corruption, lawlessness, and violence within the chieftaincy institution pose a serious threat to national peace and development. Addressing members of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs during a courtesy call, the President said disputes over succession, land, and traditional authority are increasingly being driven by bribery and […]
Foreign Minister highlights key gains from President Mahama’s Zambia state visit
By Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has highlighted the key benefits of President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, describing it as a major boost to bilateral relations under a new Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries. In a post shared on Monday, the Foreign Minister said the visit […]
Cocoa sector challenges: President Mahama to hold emergency Cabinet meeting on Wednesday — Kwakye Ofosu
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s cocoa industry, once a global leader, is currently being squeezed by a perfect storm of internal mismanagement and external market volatility. Since November 2025, thousands of farmers across the country have delivered their beans without receiving payment. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), led by CEO Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey, recently issued […]
Surgical emergencies require timely access to safe, quality care – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says timely access to safe and quality surgical care is essential to saving lives and preventing disability across Ghana and the West African sub-region. Speaking at the 66th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons on Monday, February 9, 2026, the President said surgical emergencies such […]
Universal access to quality healthcare is central to Ghana’s development – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stated that universal access to quality healthcare remains a key pillar of Ghana’s development agenda, stressing that no citizen should be denied life-saving medical care because of where they live or their financial situation.Speaking at the 66th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons in […]
Legacy Rise CEO, Sharaf Mahama, pledges support for beach soccer
By Helga Gokah Legacy Rise CEO Sharaf Mahama has pledged his support for the Beach Soccer One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup, which will be hosted in Ghana in May this year. Sharaf Mahama arrived at the Accra Sports Stadium for the launch of the One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup Ghana 2026 on Friday, […]
President Mahama recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria over vote-buying allegations
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday, February 7, 2026, the President said the […]
