POLITICS

Mr. Andrews Nana Kwasi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Chairman, has expressed gratitude to H.E. John Dramani Mahama for appointing Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti regional NDC Secretary, as Regional Minister designate for parliamentary vetting. Dr. Frank Amoakohene is a medical doctor and youth leader who specializes in …

  President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving Ghana’s energy challenges and preventing a resurgence of “dumsor”—the frequent power outages that have previously plagued the nation. Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on Thursday, January 9, President Mahama acknowledged the critical …

President John Dramani Mahama has revoked all appointments of Chief Executives for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). A letter issued on Wednesday, January 8, and signed by Calistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, outlined the decision. It stated that in accordance with the powers vested in President …

Ghana is facing a potential power crisis as the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) prepares to shut down for maintenance from January 20 to February 16, 2025. A report by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has revealed that the country needs to secure approximately $90 million to purchase alternative fuel …

The Chief of Staff has convened an emergency meeting with key players in the energy sector to address the looming power crisis, commonly referred to as “dumsor.” The meeting, held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, just a day after his swearing-in as …

The statue of the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has been vandalized. Reports suggest the incident occurred around 11:30 AM when unidentified individuals entered the EOCO premises and defaced the statue. Despite the presence of two officers at the scene, …

Former Energy Minister Herbert Krapa has called on the newly elected NDC government to focus on effective management of the power sector rather than apportioning blame to the previous administration. His comments come in response to allegations made by John Jinapor, co-chairman of the Transition Team’s Energy and Natural Resources …

President-elect, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has announced a series of key appointments to the Office of the President, effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Among those appointed are seasoned individuals who will play pivotal roles in the upcoming administration. Julius Debrah, a trusted ally and experienced politician, will serve as …

Musician and newly elected Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) approached him to ally with Parliament. He claims that the offer, led by NPP flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, included a promise not to contest …

The presidency has issued a strong denial regarding reports that President Nana Akufo-Addo granted pardons to 11 individuals. In a statement released on January 6, 2025, the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin, clarified that these reports were inaccurate. This comes after earlier media reports suggested the President had pardoned individuals …