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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4 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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6 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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6 d. ago We have done our part in preserving cedi’s true value – BoG Governor 

Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to protecting the value of the cedi and strengthening public trust in the national currency.

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6 d. ago Ghana’s insurance industry intensifies public education to build trust and boost coverage

Insurance institutions in Kumasi, as part of the Insurance Awareness Month, have joined forces for a public walk aimed at promoting the benefits of insurance, encouraging inclusivity and building public trust in the industry.

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7 d. ago Mahama charges GoldBod taskforce to serve with integrity and discipline

President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the newly inaugurated GoldBod Taskforce, urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discipline as they take on the fight against illegal mining across the country.

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7 d. ago It’s time for Ghanaians to own gold mines – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a clarion call for Ghanaians to take full ownership of the country’s rich gold mining industry, emphasising that the time is ripe for Ghana to fully benefit from its abundant natural resources. He made this remark less than 24 hours after his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, acquired the Black Volta […]

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8 d. ago Police recruits urged to exhibit competence that matches public confidence

Commissioner of Police (COP), Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Director-General in charge of Private Security Organizations, has charged newly passed-out police recruits to exhibit high levels of competence that matches the trust and confidence reposed in them by the public. Addressing 238 recruits at the Volta Regional Police Training School in Ho, COP Afriyie reminded the officers […]

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1 week ago Youth urges State of Emergency declaration on galamsey at PNAfrica National Youth Mock Parliament

Some youth in Ghana are adding to calls for President John Dramani Mahama to declare a State of Emergency on illegal mining operations in Ghana.

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1 week ago Mahama called for a cap on Supreme Court justices, but he has appointed 7 in 6 months

The National Imam of Shia, Sheikh Abubakar Kamaldeen, has questioned President John Mahama for appointing 7 Supreme Court justices in 6 months after telling Ghanaians he would place a cap on nominations. At the Muslim National Thanksgiving Day in Accra Tuesday, Sheikh Kamaldeen, right in front of President Mahama expressed concern over what he said was the increasing manipulation of the judiciary by politicians and referenced President Mahama's contradiction in opposition and in government to buttress his point of judicial manipulation, which he said has increased the people's lack of confidence in the judiciary.

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1 week ago Reject tribalism and extremism to safeguard national unity – Mahama urges Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Muslims and all Ghanaians to actively defend national harmony by rejecting tribalism, extremism, and political divisiveness. Speaking at the Muslim session of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra—shortly after the Christian service concluded—Mr Mahama described Ghana’s religious and ethnic diversity as a divine blessing […]

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2 w. ago Public office not for personal gain, hold us accountable – Mahama to Ghanaians

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to demand the highest standards of integrity and accountability from his administration and all public officeholders. Speaking at the forecourt of the State House during the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service, the President stressed that leadership is a sacred trust that must prioritize service over personal […]

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2 w. ago Public office is a sacred trust, not a tool for personal gain – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that holding public office is a solemn responsibility to serve the people, not a privilege for personal enrichment. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra, the President emphasised that leadership must be grounded in integrity, service, and accountability. “Public office is not a privilege […]

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2 w. ago Mahama charges Ghanaians to hold him accountable to the highest standards of integrity

President John Dramani Mahama has publicly called upon Ghanaians to hold him and all those in positions of authority to the "highest standards of integrity and humility".

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2 w. ago Mahama urges national unity at National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

President John Mahama has called for unity and vigilance against forces that threaten Ghana’s social cohesion.

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2 w. ago We know some senior EC officials are affiliated to NPP and that is not helping – Former Kufuor Advisor

A former advisor to ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor, Vickie Bright, has echoed growing calls for changes at the Electoral Commission (EC), arguing that the perceived political affiliations of some senior EC officials to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are undermining public trust and the institution’s critical neutrality. The Deputy Minister of State at the Presidency […]

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2 w. ago Minority demands Mahama’s response to suspended Chief Justice’s concerns

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to urgently issue a public statement addressing the concerns raised by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. During her first public address on Wednesday regarding ongoing investigations into three petitions seeking her dismissal, the Chief Justice raised several concerns. These […]

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2 w. ago Support Mahama with good counsel – Women’s Caucus charges Vice President Naana Jane

The Leader of the Women’s Caucus in Parliament, Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, has urged Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to continue supporting President John Dramani Mahama with wise and constructive counsel. Hon. Doyoe Cudjoe made the call during a courtesy visit by the Women’s Caucus of Parliament to the Vice President at the Jubilee House on Friday, June 27, 2025.

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2 w. ago Vincent Assafuah petitions Mahama over ‘desecration’ of Independence Square by foreign gay couple

The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo constituency in the Ashanti region, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to condemn the use of Ghana’s Independent Square in Accra by two foreign male nationals to promote homosexuality. Mr Assafuah in a Facebook post on Thursday, June 26, announced that he had petitioned […]

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2 w. ago GETFund warns public against fake recruitment and contract scams

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong warning to the public over the circulation of fake recruitment and contract advertisements on social media, describing them as “cleverly designed” scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.

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