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George Opare Addo, the Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, has emphasized the critical need to provide alternative livelihoods to residents in mining areas as a sustainable solution to the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” During his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Opare Addo, widely known as …
Read More »I will not tolerate arrogance and disrespect – President Mahama warns Ministers
President Mahama has charged newly sworn-in ministers to serve with humility, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing respect for Ghanaians and good governance. President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a strong message to his newly sworn-in ministers, emphasizing that arrogance and disrespect toward the Ghanaian people will not be tolerated under his …
Read More »Declare your assets – Mahama tells his ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all his appointees to declare their assets. He said that the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, would ensure that all the appointees comply with the directive to declare their assets. Speaking after swearing into office his ministers at the seat of government in …
Read More »It can’t be business as usual; Ghanaians demand transparency – Mahama to Ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability, cautioning his newly sworn-in ministers against complacency. Addressing six ministerial appointees at their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on January 22, 2025, President Mahama emphasized the need for integrity and a renewed focus on public …
Read More »We’ll work to make you Ghana’s best president – Ato Forson assures Mahama
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the newly sworn-in Minister of Finance, has pledged his unwavering commitment to ensuring President John Dramani Mahama becomes the most successful leader in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking after his swearing-in on Wednesday, January 22, Dr. Forson expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve …
Read More »Mahama appoints Dr Randy Abbey as acting COCOBOD CEO
Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John Dramani Mahama. Ghanaian-themed art The appointment was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025, by Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 12(2) of …
Read More »Parliament approves Ato Forson, John Jinapor and Dr Ayine
Similarly, Dr Dominic Ayine and John Jinapor have been approved as Ministers for Justice and Attorney General and Energy, respectively. The House approved the nominees on Tuesday, January 21, after a debate. The three were the first to have been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama. Meanwhile, President Mahama has …
Read More »Obuasi Shooting:7 out of 9 miners shot dead in Obuasi buried
Seven out of the nine miners who were shot dead for illegally invading the concession of mining firm AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) have been buried. The bodies were released to the family on Tuesday, January 21 after an autopsy was conducted. The seven, all Muslims, were buried according to Islamic rites …
Read More »Two women killed in knife attack at Slovak school
Two women aged 18 and 51 were killed and a third young woman wounded when a student carried out a knife attack at a school in eastern Slovakia. Local police initially said the suspect – an 18-year-old student of the gymnasium – was on the run and urged people …
Read More »48-year-old mason remanded for biting off ex-girlfriend’s upper lips
The Bibiani District Court has remanded Loris Afful, a 48-year-old mason, into police custody following his alleged involvement in a violent altercation with his ex-girlfriend, resulting in him biting off her upper lips. Afful, also known as Kofi Atta, was charged with causing harm after the incident at Atronsu in …
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