21 h. ago Ablekuma North violence: Why is Mahama silent? Arthur K wonders

Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Dr Arthur Kennedy (Arthur K.), has expressed disappointment over the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun election on Friday, July 11, 2025, pointedly questioning President John Mahama's silence on the matter.

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26 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

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44 h. ago “Oil funds for ‘Big Push’ will be efficiently used,” Mahama assures

President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) that oil revenues earmarked for his proposed $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be efficiently disbursed and managed. 

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54 h. ago Mahama pledges accountability for $10 billion “Big Push” funded by oil revenue

President John Dramani Mahama has moved to assuage public concerns over the management of natural resource wealth, assuring that oil revenues earmarked for his ambitious $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure initiative will be disbursed and managed with utmost efficiency and transparency. The President’s pledge came during a crucial courtesy call from members of the Public […]

Economics

62 h. ago Shell submits offer to join Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field project – Mahama

President John Mahama has revealed that global oil giant Shell has submitted an offer to participate in Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field project, marking a significant step toward advancing the country’s oil and gas sector.

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63 h. ago Ghana’s John Mahama: ‘When the world is unpredictable, people head to gold’

With commodity markets driving the country's remarkable turnaround, President John Mahama says political reforms, debt restructuring and revitalising farming will keep the cedi rising. On the face of it, the barrage of upbeat reports on Ghana from the ratings agencies and the financial press point to a remarkable turnaround for a country that defaulted on its public debt three years ago.

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63 h. ago John Mahama: ‘When the world is unpredictable, people head to gold’

With commodity markets driving the country's remarkable turnaround, President John Mahama says political reforms, debt restructuring and revitalising farming will keep the cedi rising. On the face of it, the barrage of upbeat reports on Ghana from the ratings agencies and the financial press point to a remarkable turnaround for a country that defaulted on its public debt three years ago.

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67 h. ago Mahama appoints Dr George Kojo Owusu as Ag CEO of National Ambulance Service

President John Mahama has appointed Dr George Kojo Owusu as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the National Ambulance Service.

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3 d. ago Minority blasts government appointees for ‘celebrating violence’ in Ablekuma North

The Minority in Parliament has criticised senior officials in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for allegedly endorsing and celebrating violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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3 d. ago Flush the Crisis: Why Ghana can’t wait until 2103 to Fix the Toilet crisis

President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that "it is unacceptable that in 2025, open defecation persists in parts of Ghana" is a stark reminder of one of the country’s most persistent public health and development challenges. Speaking at the launch of Ghana's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), President Mahama called for a firm crackdown on building permits issued without toilet facilities, arguing that the country’s sanitation crisis is less about awareness and more about gaps in investment, enforcement, and community engagement.

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3 d. ago Take action against Ablekuma North attackers – Bawumia to Mahama

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Mahama to take immediate action against individuals caught on video perpetrating acts of violence.

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4 d. ago Mahama won’t abandon NDC people for NPP – Gbande defends appointments 

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has firmly defended President John Mahama’s decision to appoint his own party members into key positions, saying it is both strategic and necessary.

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4 d. ago Mahama won’t abandon NDC members – Gbande defends appointments 

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has firmly defended President John Mahama’s decision to appoint his own party members into key positions, saying it is both strategic and necessary.

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4 d. ago Ghana considers partnership with Portugal’s national airline for new flag carrier

Government is considering a partnership with Portugal’s national airline in its efforts to launch a new national carrier, President John Mahama has revealed.

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4 d. ago Mahama and Ablakwa signalled LGBTQ support at the UN – Ntim Fordjour

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee and MP for Assin South, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for what he describes as a failure to defend Ghana’s longstanding position on LGBTQ+ matters at the United Nations.

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5 d. ago Mahama to embark on ‘Thank you’ tour of Western North Region

President John Mahama is scheduled to visit the Western North Region on July 15, 2025, as part of his nationwide “thank you” tour, following his election victory in December 2024. 

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5 d. ago Mahama nominates Gyakye Quayson, 3 others in final batch of Deputy Ministers

President John Mahama has submitted his final batch of deputy ministerial nominees to Parliament for approval. This is in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution. A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, listed four Members of Parliament nominated to serve across various key […]

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5 d. ago Mahama reiterates Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security 

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana's readiness to lead a new era of maritime security, innovation, and prosperity. 

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5 d. ago Ghana secures $30 million Chinese grant for Aflao Market Project

Ghana has secured a $30 million grant from the Government of the People’s Republic of China for the construction of a modern market in Aflao. This is in fulfilment of a campaign pledge made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 general elections. The grant agreement was officially signed on Monday, July 7, 2025, […]

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5 d. ago Mahama urges youth to lead fight against rising HIV infections

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a youth-led national conversation on HIV prevention as the country faces a concerning surge in new infections, particularly among young people.

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