27 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

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5 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 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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6 d. ago Nkwanta South MCE urges factions to choose peace through dialogue, not guns  

Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive Joseph Kwame Antwi Awal, has urged all factions involved in the conflict within the enclave to choose the peace path through dialogue instead of resorting to guns.   The Municipality is at a critical point, where peace is essential for development, he said.   To address the ongoing conflict, a high-level military […]

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1 week ago 2024 electoral violence: Mahama exerts pressure on IGP to finalise probe

President John Dramani Mahama has once again intensified his push for accountability regarding the violence that marred the 2024 general elections, issuing a direct directive to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite investigations and ensure swift justice for all perpetrators. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the National Peace Council’s Post-2024 Elections Evaluation […]

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1 week ago Implement ‘No Fees Stress’ policy with transparency – Mahama urges stakeholders

President John Dramani Mahama has urged stakeholders, especially heads of the various public tertiary institutions in the country, to implement the newly launched 'No Fees Stress' policy with “transparency.

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1 week ago “This robe is not simply a mark of office, wear it with wisdom” – Mahama urges newly sworn

President John Mahama has delivered a stirring charge to the newly appointed Supreme Court Justices, urging them to wear the robe of office not as a symbol of power but as a solemn trust reposed in them by the people of Ghana.

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1 week ago Serve as stewards of justice, not arbiters of technicalities – Mahama charges new SC Justices

President John Mahama has urged newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court to rise above procedural formalities and dedicate themselves to delivering real justice for Ghanaians.

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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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1 week ago Let’s speak words that heal, not harm – Mahama urges national reflection and integrity

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to choose compassion, truth, and integrity in both speech and action, calling on the nation to embrace healing over division in everyday interactions. Delivering a keynote address at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held on 1st July in Accra, Mr Mahama reflected on the theme […]

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1 week 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 Deal with corruption and hold appointees accountable – Frank Adu Jnr tells Mahama

Former Cal Bank CEO, Frank Adu Jnr, has urged President John Mahama to make the fight against corruption a top priority in his new administration.

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2 w. ago Nkwanta Clashes: Chief’s house set ablaze in Bonakye [Listen]

A group of unidentified angry youth have allegedly set fire to the house of the Akyode chief in Bonakye, Oti Region, amid ongoing renewed clashes in the Nkwanta South Municipality. The Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong, confirmed the incident during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem. He revealed that the attack took place […]

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2 w. ago Agyinasare urges Mahama’s government to support private universities at 9th Perez University College congregation

Speaking at the same event, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdullai, said it was very refreshing for Perez University College to have its 9th graduation ceremony, adding: “This attests to how far the university has come and the impact it continues to have on widening access to tertiary educational delivery in Ghana and beyond.”

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2 w. ago Nkwanta chief urges Mahama to ensure swift justice for 3 students killed in renewed clashes 

The Chief of the Nkwanta Akyode Traditional Area, Nana Sago Akiaasen I, is demanding swift and thorough investigations into the renewed violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three students of Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS). Nana Sago has appealed to President John Mahama and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, […]

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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 There’s a lot to learn from the Russian Federation – John Aggrey

On the sidelines of SPIEF, the Chairman of the African Energy Chamber called on the Russian oil and gas sector to pay attention to the development of deposits on the continent. According to him, major players can play a key role in supporting Africa’s energy sector. In May, Ghanaian President John Mahama urged an increase in oil production “as if there were no tomorrow”.  African Initiative correspondent spoke on the margins of SPIEF 2025 with the CEO of the Ghana–Russia Centre for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, about the current areas of business co-operation.

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3 w. ago Navrongo traditional leaders urge Mahama to intervene in looming chieftaincy crisis

Traditional leaders and stakeholders in the Navrongo Traditional Area of the Upper East Region are calling for urgent government intervention to prevent escalating chieftaincy tensions from threatening the peace and stability of the area.

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3 w. ago Nkwanta South MCE pays courtesy call on national Chief Imam, seeks prayers for peace

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South of the Oti region, Joseph Awal Antwi, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, His Eminence Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to formally introduce himself and seek spiritual support for the people of his municipality.

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3 w. ago Prof Bokpin urges Mahama to apply strong leadership to Galamsey fight

Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to extend the decisive leadership he has shown in other policy areas to the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He made this call during an appearance on JoyNews’ *Newsfile* programme on Saturday, June 21. […]

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