POLITICS

  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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …