28 h. ago IMANI proposes a RESET on governance to revitalise Ghana’s economy

The founding president and CEO of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has proposed a radical approach to governance reform aimed at tackling Ghana’s entrenched public financial mismanagement.

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38 h. ago Mahama engaged in propaganda with State of the Nation address – Amin Adam

The Minority has accused President John Mahama of using the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a platform for propaganda rather than addressing the real challenges facing Ghanaians.

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38 h. ago Ghana’s economic crisis isn’t over; economy needs urgent reset – Ato Forson

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has cautioned that Ghana’s economic crisis is far from over, urging stakeholders to remain focused on sustainable recovery efforts.

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40 h. ago ‘We can reset our economy, we just have to be disciplined’ – Ato Forson

Finance Minister, Ato Forson, has expressed confidence that the country has the potential to reset its economy, provided there is discipline in its financial practices.

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46 h. ago Mahama pledges completion of Sewua Hospital; other key projects in Ashanti Region

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to completing the Sewua Hospital by the end of the year, emphasising that several vital projects initiated under his previous administration had stalled in recent years.

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3 d. ago IERPP’s Analysis of the State of the Nation Address by President John Mahama

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the 9th Parliament, as mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. His speech touched on the country’s economic, social, and financial conditions of the populace. This article examines the president’s statements and compares them with economic and financial data sources.

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4 d. ago Mahama Launches “Black Star Experience” to Cement Ghana as Diaspora Tourism Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-black-star-experience-to-cement-ghana-as-diaspora-tourism-hub/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Ghana into a premier destination for global diasporan engagement through a sweeping cultural and tourism initiative dubbed the Black Star Experience. Announced during his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, the program aims to leverage Ghana’s rich heritage, creative arts, and historical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-black-star-experience-to-cement-ghana-as-diaspora-tourism-hub/

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4 d. ago Ghana’s Digital Dream Faces Debt and Red Tape, Mahama Vows Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-dream-faces-debt-and-red-tape-mahama-vows-overhaul/President John Mahama has pledged a radical expansion of Ghana’s digital infrastructure, calling it vital to unlocking innovation, modernizing public services, and competing in Africa’s tech race—but admitted the plan must first confront a web of debt, outdated laws, and systemic gaps. During his State of the Nation address to Parliament, Mahama framed the digital […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-digital-dream-faces-debt-and-red-tape-mahama-vows-overhaul/

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4 d. ago Ghana Eyes Lucrative $1.3 Trillion Global Events Market Amid Infrastructure Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-lucrative-1-3-trillion-global-events-market-amid-infrastructure-challenges/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to transform Ghana into a premier destination for international conferences, business summits, and large-scale exhibitions, signaling a renewed push to diversify the nation’s tourism economy. During his first State of the Nation Address on January 8, 2025, Mahama emphasized the strategic value of tapping into the global Meetings, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-lucrative-1-3-trillion-global-events-market-amid-infrastructure-challenges/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Mahama Cuts Ministerial Posts in Bid to Trim Spending, Revive Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mahama-cuts-ministerial-posts-in-bid-to-trim-spending-revive-economy/Facing mounting debt and sluggish growth, President John Mahama announced sweeping plans to slash Ghana’s ministerial ranks and streamline government operations, positioning austerity as a cornerstone of his economic revival strategy. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama pledged to cap his administration at 60 ministers—a sharp drop from the 101 appointed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-mahama-cuts-ministerial-posts-in-bid-to-trim-spending-revive-economy/

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5 d. ago Mahama Thanks Labour for Accepting 10% Pay Rise Amid Economic Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-thanks-labour-for-accepting-10-pay-rise-amid-economic-challenges/President John Dramani Mahama has expressed gratitude to labour unions for accepting a 10% salary increase for public sector workers, describing the decision as a “sacrifice” necessary for Ghana’s economic recovery. During his maiden State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, Mahama acknowledged the difficulties faced by workers but expressed confidence that the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-thanks-labour-for-accepting-10-pay-rise-amid-economic-challenges/

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5 d. ago Mahama Appeals to Opposition Ahead of National Economic Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-appeals-to-opposition-ahead-of-national-economic-dialogue/President John Dramani Mahama has called on the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its parliamentary minority to engage constructively in an upcoming National Economic Dialogue, urging them to avoid a repeat of their 2014 boycott of the Senchi Forum. During his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, Mahama framed the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-appeals-to-opposition-ahead-of-national-economic-dialogue/

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5 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Reset in 2025 State of the Nation Address

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-in-2025-state-of-the-nation-address/President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to steer Ghana out of what he described as an “unprecedented” economic crisis, using his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term to outline a recovery plan focused on growth and prosperity. Speaking before Parliament on February 27, 2025, Mahama framed his agenda as a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-in-2025-state-of-the-nation-address/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Debt Crisis Deepens as Mahama Warns of “Broken” Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-debt-crisis-deepens-as-mahama-warns-of-broken-economy/President John Mahama delivered a stark appraisal of Ghana’s economic turmoil during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term on February 27, 2025, declaring the country “broken on many fronts” due to unsustainable debt levels and systemic mismanagement. Speaking to Parliament, Mahama revealed that Ghana’s public debt has ballooned to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-debt-crisis-deepens-as-mahama-warns-of-broken-economy/

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5 d. ago Ghana Launches Free Sanitary Pads Program to Tackle School Absenteeism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-sanitary-pads-program-to-tackle-school-absenteeism/President John Mahama has announced a landmark initiative to distribute free sanitary pads to female students nationwide, aiming to combat absenteeism linked to period poverty. Unveiled during his February 27, 2025, State of the Nation Address, the program will roll out in March 2025, targeting girls from Primary 5 through Senior High School (SHS) to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-sanitary-pads-program-to-tackle-school-absenteeism/

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5 d. ago Mahama’s Economic Vision Meets Skepticism as Opposition Demands Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-economic-vision-meets-skepticism-as-opposition-demands-action/President John Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address, intended to chart a path for Ghana’s economic recovery, faced sharp criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who accused the President of prioritizing grievances over solutions. In a fiery parliamentary rebuttal, Afenyo-Markin dismissed Mahama’s speech as “recycled lamentations” and challenged him to “fix problems, not just […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-economic-vision-meets-skepticism-as-opposition-demands-action/

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5 d. ago Mahama Defends Cabinet Diversity Amid Criticism Over Women’s Representation, Pushes Economic Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-defends-cabinet-diversity-amid-criticism-over-womens-representation-pushes-economic-dialogue/Ghana’s Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has launched a blistering critique of President John Mahama’s cabinet composition, accusing the administration of sidelining women in key leadership roles. During parliamentary debates following Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), Afenyo-Markin highlighted that only two women occupy seats in the 19-member cabinet, a mere 10% representation, despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-defends-cabinet-diversity-amid-criticism-over-womens-representation-pushes-economic-dialogue/

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5 d. ago Mahama’s Economic Revival Pledge Earns Parliamentary Backing, Sparks Public Hope

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-economic-revival-pledge-earns-parliamentary-backing-sparks-public-hope/Ghana’s Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has hailed President John Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a beacon of hope for citizens grappling with a protracted economic crisis, pledging full parliamentary support for the administration’s recovery agenda. Speaking in Parliament after the President’s address, Ayariga underscored the gravity of Ghana’s fiscal challenges but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-economic-revival-pledge-earns-parliamentary-backing-sparks-public-hope/

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5 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Revival for Ghana’s Struggling Oil Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/President John Mahama has vowed to resuscitate the economy of Ghana’s Western Region, once a thriving epicenter of oil and gas activity, now reeling from mass layoffs and shuttered businesses linked to the sector’s steep decline. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama acknowledged the crisis in Sekondi-Takoradi, where dwindling upstream operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/

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5 d. ago Photos: President Mahama delivers State of the Nation Address

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, 27 Feb, 2025, presented his first State of the Nation’s Address to Parliament under his second term. The president delivered the presentation to mark the beginning of his economic resetting agenda. It was his first appearance in Parliament since he was sworn in as president of Ghana for a […]

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