3 d. ago Mahama demands answers over WASSCE decline, orders urgent review of examiners’ report

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education to analyse the 2025 WASSCE examiners’ report to determine what went “disastrously wrong” after this year’s poor performance. Speaking at the National Launch of the STEMBox for Basic Schools, President Mahama attributed the decline in results to years of neglect […]

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6 d. ago Let students worship freely – Nana Yaa Jantuah calls for religious tolerance at Wesley Girls

Senior presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has urged stakeholders to focus on tolerance and respect for worship amid the ongoing controversy over religious rights at Wesley Girls Senior High School. In an exclusive interview on the AM Show, she said students attending faith-based schools must adhere to school rules, but provisions should exist to allow them to practice their religion freely.

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1 week ago I benefit from Mahama’s deep communication experience – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says he benefits directly from President John Dramani Mahama’s deep experience in government communication.

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1 week ago Amidu Accuses Mahama of Ordering TCS Waiver for Political Gain

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amidu-accuses-mahama-of-ordering-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain/Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has accused President John Mahama of directing government officials to approve a controversial tax waiver for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) primarily to secure international relations benefits for his administration. Amidu alleged that Mahama ordered Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary majority to endorse the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/amidu-accuses-mahama-of-ordering-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain/

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1 week ago President Mahama hasn’t asked contractor on Accra–Kumasi bypass to stop work – Roads Minister

Roads Minister Governs Agbodza has dismissed claims that construction work on the Accra–Kumasi bypass has been halted, insisting that President John Mahama has not directed any contractor to stop work.

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1 week ago Adwinsa urges gov’t to stock libraries, buy more books from local publishers

Adwinsa Publications Limited has urged the government to prioritise the purchase of children’s books from local publishers and to consistently stock public libraries to help build a stronger reading culture among Ghanaian children.

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2 w. ago Ghana Risks Corruption Over Controversial School Desk Directive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-risks-corruption-over-controversial-school-desk-directive/A procurement expert has cautioned that Ghana could deepen systemic corruption if the government fails to address a contentious directive restricting school desk purchases to eight selected suppliers across all local assemblies. Anthony Abotsi Afriyie, Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply with Chartered Status (MCIPS CS), delivered this warning while presenting the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-risks-corruption-over-controversial-school-desk-directive/

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2 w. ago President Mahama appoints Kwame Griffiths as Deputy MD of Cocoa Processing Company

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Osei Kwame Griffiths as the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations at the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC). Mr Griffiths is a highly accomplished senior Information Technology and engineering professional with over 35 years of experience spanning Ghana and the United States. A decorated United States Navy combat […]

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2 w. ago Gov’t acts on rice, maize crisis, announces support for local farmers

The government has announced a set of measures to address the pressing challenges facing the country's rice and maize farmers, following a petition and warnings of nationwide protests by the various associations and stakeholders in the value chain.

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3 w. ago Farmers welcome purchase of staple food items produced in Ghana, call for long

The Peasant Farmers Association has welcomed the government’s directive requiring all public schools to exclusively purchase staple food items produced in Ghana, but says the policy must be sustained by successive administrations to achieve lasting impact.

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3 w. ago Gov’t will enforce local food purchases across state institutions

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, says he will recommend that all state institutions, not only schools, be directed to buy locally produced rice and other food items as part of government efforts to support farmers and reduce food glut.

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3 w. ago Mahama directs all schools to exclusively purchase local rice, maize, chicken, and eggs

The 2026 Budget Statement revealed a powerful directive from President Mahama aimed at supporting Ghana's agricultural sector and ensuring market stability for local farmers.

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3 w. ago President Mahama directs Finance Minister to release extra GH₵200m to tackle maize glut

President John Mahama has ordered the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to buy surplus maize from farmers affected by the ongoing glut across the country.

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3 w. ago Finance Minister Presents Budget Today Amid High Stakeholder Expectations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-presents-budget-today-amid-high-stakeholder-expectations/Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presents the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, Thursday, November 13, 2025, marking the first full year fiscal plan of the Mahama administration and a defining moment for Ghana’s economic direction after nearly a year of stabilization efforts. The budget comes as Ghana’s economy shows remarkable […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-minister-presents-budget-today-amid-high-stakeholder-expectations/

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3 w. ago Mahama orders suspension of military recruitment after casualties in Accra, Kumasi

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to suspend its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise following reports of injuries and deaths recorded in Accra and Kumasi. He said the temporary halt would allow for a thorough investigation into the incidents and ensure that future recruitment processes are conducted under safer and more controlled conditions.

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3 w. ago Importers and Exporters urge foreign investors to establish rice mills in Ghana

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on foreign investors to set up rice mills in the country and support the purchase of surplus paddy rice from local producers.

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3 w. ago Farmers cry out over unsold rice as 1 million metric tons rot in storage

Rice, maize, and soya bean farmers across Ghana say they are on the brink of collapse, with more than 1 million metric tons of paddy rice, valued at about GH₵5 billion, lying unsold in warehouses and farms nationwide.

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4 w. ago Suaman DCE Applauds Mahama’s Directive to Probe Asutifi North MP Over Alleged Attack on Anti

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/suaman-dce-applauds-mahamas-directive-to-probe-asutifi-north-mp-over-alleged-attack-on-anti-galamsey-task-force/The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Suaman, Vasco Obour, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for taking decisive action by directing law enforcement agencies to investigate the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, over allegations that he led a group of thugs to attack members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/suaman-dce-applauds-mahamas-directive-to-probe-asutifi-north-mp-over-alleged-attack-on-anti-galamsey-task-force/

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4 w. ago Mahama directs Chief of Staff to foot bills of journalists injured in attack by illegal miners

President John Dramani Mahama said he has directed the Chief of Staff to cover the medical expenses of journalists who were injured in a recent attack by illegal miners.

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last month Mahama Earns Praise from NPP’s Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah for Sincere Fight Against Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-earns-praise-from-npps-communications-director-richard-ahiagbah-for-sincere-fight-against-illegal-mining/The escalating challenge of illegal mining, or galamsey, has once again dominated national discussion — and many observers are now recognizing President John Dramani Mahama’s genuine commitment and proactive efforts to combat the menace. Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, November 8, the New Patriotic Party’s Director of Communications, Richard […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-earns-praise-from-npps-communications-director-richard-ahiagbah-for-sincere-fight-against-illegal-mining/

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