Slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’ – Mahama tells UN
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, calling for global recognition of its scale and lasting consequences. Addressing a high-level event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, President Mahama said the classification of the slave trade as a crime […]
Slavery resolution is safeguard against forgetting atrocities- Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has declared that a global resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity serves as a critical safeguard against historical amnesia, urging the world to confront the full weight of slavery’s atrocities and pursue reparative justice. Speaking at the High-Level Special Event on Reparatory Justice […]
Full Text of President Mahama at the United Nations High Level Special Event on Reparatory Justice
President John Dramani Mahama has called for renewed global commitment to reparatory justice, urging the international community to confront historical injustices and take concrete steps toward restitution at a high-level United Nations event in New York. READ FULL TEXT HERE More Stories Here
Mahama warns against ‘dangerous erasure’ as slavery history faces global suppression
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has warned that growing efforts to suppress the teaching of slavery across parts of the world risk creating a “dangerous erasure” of history and undermining the pursuit of justice. Speaking at a high-level event on reparatory justice for enslaved Africans in the United States on Tuesday, March 24, […]
Lincoln University withdraws Mahama honorary degree – Ghana embassy
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Ghana’s Embassy in the United States has said that Lincoln University has withdrawn its decision to confer an honorary doctorate, honoris causa, on President, John Dramani Mahama. The embassy expressed deep disappointment over the decision, which it said was communicated hours before President Mahama’s scheduled visit on Thursday, March 26, 2026. According […]
Let investigations lead – Oscar Provencal urges calm over alleged assault on Ibrahim Mahama
By: Sarah Baafi Ghanaian actor Oscar Provencal has called for restraint and objectivity as investigations begin into the alleged assault on renowned artist Ibrahim Mahama. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show, Provencal described the incident as “rather unfortunate” and emphasized that no one should face violence, regardless of the circumstances. “We don’t know the entire circumstances, […]
Mahama to lead Ghana’s delegation to UN Special Session on Monday, March 23, on Reparatory Justice
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama will travel to the United States on Monday to lead Ghana’s delegation to a special session on reparatory justice at the United Nations. The visit, which will take him to New York and Pennsylvania, will focus on reparatory justice and the remembrance of victims of the transatlantic slave […]
President Mahama cuts sod for first Farmer Services Centre in Afram Plains, announces major support for farmers
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains, marking a major step toward modernising agriculture and improving farmer support systems across the country. The initiative, a key campaign promise, is designed to transform farming […]
President Mahama announces construction of Adawso–Ekye Amanfrom bridge to boost Afram Plains connectivity
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced the construction of a major bridge across the Afram River to improve transportation and unlock economic opportunities in the Afram Plains. The Adawso–Ekye Amanfrom bridge project is expected to significantly ease movement for residents, traders, and farmers who depend on the route for […]
President Mahama cuts sod for first Farmer Services Centre in Afram Plains, announces major support for farmers
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains, marking a major step toward modernising agriculture and improving farmer support systems across the country. The initiative, a key campaign promise, is designed to transform farming […]
No public funds for World Cup fans – Mahama cites $2M cost
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana’s government will not use public funds to send supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prioritizing national needs over fan travel amid staggering costs. Speaking at the Ghana World Cup fundraising campaign at Accra’s Kempinski Hotel on March 20, 2026, Mahama explained that flying and […]
I still don’t like Luis Suárez after 2010 World Cup drama – President Mahama
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama confessed lingering resentment toward Luis Suárez during a Ghana World Cup fundraising event at Accra’s Kempinski Hotel on March 20, 2026. Speaking to an energized crowd, the president vividly recalled the electric national anticipation surrounding Ghana’s quarter-final clash with Uruguay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South […]
President Mahama prays for peace in Middle East, war impact on Ghana highlighted during Eid celebration
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama used the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, March 20, at Independence Square in Accra to draw attention to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and their ripple effects on Ghana and the global economy. He prayed to Allah to touch the hearts of US […]
President Mahama urges unity, tolerance at Eid-ul-Fitr celebration
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to uphold unity and peaceful coexistence, describing the country’s religious and cultural diversity as its greatest strength. At the 2026 Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square in Accra, the President highlighted Ghana’s long-standing tradition of harmony between Muslims and Christians, noting that […]
