11 h. ago Ato Forson outlines structural reforms to revitalise Ghanaian economy

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, Monday unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at resetting Ghana’s economy through rigorous structural reforms.

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43 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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53 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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56 h. ago God has blessed you with the wisdom to reset Ghana – Ismael Yamson to Mahama

Dr Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of the seven-member team for the National Economic Dialogue, has expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s ability to lead Ghana’s economic transformation.

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4 d. ago What Mahama presented ‘was not the true state of the economy’

Dr. Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, has raised concerns over the accuracy of President John Dramani Mahama's recent State of the Nation address, delivered on Thursday.

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4 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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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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6 d. ago Ghana’s Public Debt Soars to GH₵721 Billion as Key State Firms Collapse Under Debt

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-debt-soars-to-gh%e2%82%b5721-billion-as-key-state-firms-collapse-under-debt/President John Mahama delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economy during his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, revealing a staggering public debt of GH₵721 billion alongside crippling liabilities in critical state-owned enterprises. Describing the nation as “broken on many fronts,” Mahama attributed the crisis to years of financial mismanagement, warning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-debt-soars-to-gh%e2%82%b5721-billion-as-key-state-firms-collapse-under-debt/

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6 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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6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Reset as Ghana Grapples with Record Debt, Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-as-ghana-grapples-with-record-debt-inflation/President John Mahama confronted Ghana’s dire fiscal realities head-on during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since reclaiming office, admitting the economy is “in crisis” but vowing aggressive reforms to stabilize it. With public debt soaring to GHȼ721 billion (approximately $60 billion) and inflation eroding purchasing power, Mahama outlined a recovery plan anchored […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-as-ghana-grapples-with-record-debt-inflation/

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6 d. ago Gyimii Sei Aaa Na 4 Years Aba – Social Media Reacts to Video of NPP Minority Singing ‘Odi Dumsor Aba’ in Parliament During SONA

Parliament House was turned into a singing competition by the two caucuses earlier today after the delivery of President, John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation address. Following the President’s speech, the NDC caucus started singing the ’24 hour economy’ song to praise President Mahama. The NPP caucus, not to be outdone, also chimed in ... Read more The post Gyimii Sei Aaa Na 4 Years Aba – Social Media Reacts to Video of NPP Minority Singing ‘Odi Dumsor Aba’ in Parliament During SONA appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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6 d. ago People With Disabilities Will Attend Tertiary for Free – Mahama Announces

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that tertiary education for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will now be free. Speaking during the first State of the Nations Address (SONA) of his second term in office, President Mahama said all persons with disabilities in the country will now access tertiary education without paying any fees. He announced ... Read more The post People With Disabilities Will Attend Tertiary for Free – Mahama Announces appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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6 d. ago Mahama Backs Madina MP’s 5% Minimum Employment Bill for PWDs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-backs-madina-mps-5-minimum-employment-bill-for-pwds/President John Dramani Mahama has thrown his support behind a proposed Private Member’s Bill seeking to mandate a minimum 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in public and private sector institutions across Ghana. President Mahama publicly made this endorsement of the Bill during his delivery of the first State of the Nation Address […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-backs-madina-mps-5-minimum-employment-bill-for-pwds/

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6 d. ago How can ‘criminally mismanaged economy’ deliver a 25% wage increase in 2024 – Minority asks Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has challenged President John Dramani Mahama over his claim of inheriting a "criminally mismanaged" economy while delivering a lower wage adjustment for public sector workers.

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6 d. ago Full text: Mahama’s first SONA in second term delivered to Parliament on Feb. 27

Mr. Speaker, Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution requires the President to address the people of Ghana, in whom sovereignty resides, on the state of the nation.

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6 d. ago Mahama Warns: Youth Unemployment Poses Major Threat to Ghana’s Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-warns-youth-unemployment-poses-major-threat-to-ghanas-security/In his State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama identified youth unemployment as the most pressing issue facing Ghana, warning that it has become a significant threat to national security. Speaking before Parliament, the President emphasized the urgency of addressing the crisis, which he said has left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-warns-youth-unemployment-poses-major-threat-to-ghanas-security/

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6 d. ago ‘Ghana’s debt soars to ¢721bn, ECG owes ¢68bn, COCOBOD ¢32.5bn’, says Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a sombre assessment of Ghana’s economic condition.

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6 d. ago We’ll Train Young Men in Okada Riding and Provide them With Electric Bikes to Fight Unemployment – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that as part of efforts to combat youth unemployment, his government will train young people in okada (motorbike) riding. According to the President, young people will be provided with electric motorbikes as well to help reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and increase profit margins. President, John Mahama delivered ... Read more The post We’ll Train Young Men in Okada Riding and Provide them With Electric Bikes to Fight Unemployment – President Mahama appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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6 d. ago ‘I promised to fix dumsor and did so before handing over power in 2017, says Mahama

President John Mahama has reaffirmed that he successfully resolved Ghana’s electricity crisis, popularly known as “dumsor,” before leaving office in 2017. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, he emphasised that his administration took decisive measures to end the persistent power outages that had […]

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