22 h. ago Richard Obeng Mensah: The initial failings of Ghana’s new Attorney

‘I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them but to inform their discretion’ – Thomas Jefferson. ‘Everything is permissible (allowable and lawful) for me; but not all things are helpful (good for me to do, expedient and profitable when considered with other things). Everything is lawful for me, but I will not become the slave of everything or be brought under its power’ – 1 Corinthians 6:12 (AMP). Dr. Basabasa: Good to see Prof. Nkwantabisa and Opanin Wisdom. I have a lot on my mind to discuss with both of you. President Mahama has now appointed 26 Ministers of State and 16 Regional Ministers, making it a total of 42 ministers. A number of deputy ministerial positions are yet to be approved by Parliament. Prof., what is your initial assessment of these ministers?

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24 h. ago National Economic Dialogue: A comprehensive report will be presented to President Mahama – Prof. John Gatsi

Professor John Gatsi, a member of the National Economic Dialogue Committee, has stated that a comprehensive report on the two-day dialogue held in Accra will be presented to President John Mahama before the end of March 2025.

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24 h. ago National Economic Dialogue: A comprehensive report will be presented to the president – Prof John Gatsi

Professor John Gatsi, a member of the National Economic Dialogue Committee, has stated that a comprehensive report on the two-day dialogue held in Accra will be presented to President John Mahama before the end of March 2025.

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25 h. ago Mahama orders reversal of Foreign Ministry land allocations – Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate reversal of all allocations and sales of land belonging to the ministry. He stated that the decision was taken to safeguard state assets and prevent further encroachment on public lands. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, […]

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26 h. ago Mahama calls on clergy to speak against injustice in the country

President John Dramani Mahama has called on religious leaders to speak up against injustice and contribute to the national discourse on social and economic challenges. 

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27 h. ago Set KPIs for State Owned Enterprises – Edem Agbana appeals to Mahama

Ketu North Member of Parliament, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the newly appointed heads of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Ghana.

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38 h. ago Gender advocate applauds President Mahama’s commitment to enforcing the Affirmative Action Act

Gender advocate and media personality, Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his strong desire to enforcing the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121). The Act, designed to promote gender equity across all facets of national life in Ghana, aims to ensure that women’s voices are heard and included in every area […]

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42 h. ago Mahama highlights amendments that will strengthen governance at meeting with Constitution Review Committee

President John Mahama has identified areas he believes require constitutional amendments to enhance Ghana’s governance framework.

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45 h. ago Collins Dauda lauds Mahama for setting up satellite office to process passports speedily for Hajj pilgrims

The Chairman of the five-member interim Hajj Taskforce established by the President to oversee activities related to the Hajj pilgrimage, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has praised President John Mahama for his decision to establish a satellite office of the passport office at the Hajj Village.

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51 h. ago Mahama agrees with former CJ on need for review of agreements governing extractive industry

President John Dramani Mahama has agreed with former Chief Justice (CJ) Sophia Akuffo on her call for a review of agreements governing the nation’s extractive industry.  

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58 h. ago Mahama is painting a picture of economy in coma misleading – Stephen Amoah

The former Deputy Minister of Finance and Nhyiaeso MP, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed claims by President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s economy is in a dire state.

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58 h. ago Mahama painting a picture of economy in coma misleading – Stephen Amoah

The former Deputy Minister of Finance and Nhyiaeso MP, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed claims by President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana’s economy is in a dire state.

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61 h. ago 11 Reasons Why Mahama is Seriously Misinformed About the Economy

Last week, at a meeting with labor unions to discuss his government's inadequate 10% upward adjustment of basic public salaries, President John Dramani Mahama caused a stir by launching scathing attacks on the economic management record of his predecessor. He accused the previous government of "criminally managing" Ghana's economy.

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61 h. ago Industry players have embraced Mahama’s Goldbod initiative – Ag. PMMC MD

The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that industry players have warmly embraced former President John Mahama’s Goldbod initiative.

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62 h. ago Fair assessment of economy must acknowledge both crisis, recovery – Tiah Mahama

Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has called for a more balanced assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, urging President Mahama to acknowledge both the challenges and the progress made so far.

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65 h. ago Mahama government’s wasteful Hajj Village project is shocking – Domelevo

A former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has strongly criticised the government led by President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that its decision to prioritise the construction of a Hajj Village is a misplaced use of resources.

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66 h. ago Mahama’s SONA undermines investor confidence, reverses economic gain – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), arguing that it has reversed the economic gains made in recent years, particularly in restoring investor confidence.

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66 h. ago Minority MPs accuse Mahama of using National Economic Dialogue to “whitewash” Ghanaians

Minority members of Parliament have accused President John Mahama and his government of organising the National Economic Dialogue as an attempt to "whitewash" Ghanaians about the true state of the nation’s economy.

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67 h. ago Mobilise the funds as every gov’t has done to service our debts – Amin Adam to Mahama

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has challenged President John Dramani Mahama’s concerns over Ghana’s debt service obligations, urging him to mobilise funds as every government has done in the past to meet these commitments.

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67 h. ago Mass dismissals: Minority likens President Mahama to ‘Terminator 1’ Mahama

The Minority has likened President John Dramani Mahama to a "Terminator" over what they describe as mass dismissals of young Ghanaians from employment.

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