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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 »Ashanti regional NDC chairman expresses gratitude to President for appointing Dr. Amoakohene as Ashanti regional minister designate.
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 …
Read More »We will make sure that your lights stay on’ – Mahama vows
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 …
Read More »Mahama Revokes all MMDCEs Appointments With Immediate Effect
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 …
Read More »Ghana needs $90 million to purchase fuel to prevent looming power crisis – GRIDCo report
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 …
Read More »Chief of Staff holds emergency meeting with energy sector players to address dumsor threat
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 …
Read More »Tiwaa Addo-Danquah’s statue vandalized at EOCO headquarters
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, …
Read More »Herbert Krapa to NDC: ‘Keep the lights on as we did’”
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 …
Read More »President-elect Mahama makes first appointments to Office of the Presidency
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 …
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