3 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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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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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’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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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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 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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5 d. ago NPP MPs in black, NDC in white as Mahama delivers first SONA of second term

A striking contrast has unfolded in Parliament today as Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) arrived dressed in black, while their counterparts from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) donned all-white attire.

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5 d. ago Mahama’s to deliver first SONA in second term as he resets Ghana with bold economic vision

President John Mahama will deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, Thursday, February 27, since assuming office for a second term.

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5 d. ago Mahama to deliver first SONA in second term as he resets Ghana with ‘bold economic vision’

President John Mahama will deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, Thursday, February 27, since assuming office for a second term.

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8 d. ago ‘We voted for leadership, not rhetorical excuses’ – Martin Amidu to Mahama

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has urged President John Mahama to move beyond “rhetorical excuses” and deliver on his promises to Ghanaians.

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1 week ago Mahama to deliver his 1st State of the Nation address on Feb. 27

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation address on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Majority leader, Mahama Ayariga announced this in Parliament on Friday, February 21. In fulfilling this constitutional requirement, the President would use this opportunity to “delve deeply into our current economic situation, what we inherited, […]

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1 week ago President Mahama to deliver his first State of the Nation address

Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the Minister of State in charge of government communications, has announced that the president will soon deliver his first address on the State of the Nation.

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