6 h. ago Minority in Parliament label Mahama’s fuel allowance scrap as “settings” and PR gimmick

The Minority in Parliament has described President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as a populist move and “a PR gimmick.” President Mahama today, July 15, cancelled the payment and distribution of fuel to all political appointees as part of wider efforts to cut government spending and […]

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3 d. ago Mahama appoints Dr George Kojo Owusu as Ag CEO of National Ambulance Service

President John Mahama has appointed Dr George Kojo Owusu as the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the National Ambulance Service.

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5 d. ago Mahama won’t abandon NDC people for NPP – Gbande defends appointments 

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has firmly defended President John Mahama’s decision to appoint his own party members into key positions, saying it is both strategic and necessary.

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5 d. ago Mahama won’t abandon NDC members – Gbande defends appointments 

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has firmly defended President John Mahama’s decision to appoint his own party members into key positions, saying it is both strategic and necessary.

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8 d. ago WISTA Ghana applauds appointment of trailblazing women to Ghana Maritime Authority board

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Ghana has commended President John Dramani Mahama for appointing two accomplished women to the Governing Board of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), a move hailed as a major step forward for gender inclusion in the country’s maritime sector. In a statement, WISTA Ghana expressed deep appreciation for […]

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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 This robe is not simply a mark of office, wear it with wisdom

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 Mahama called for a cap on Supreme Court justices, but he has appointed 7 in 6 months

The National Imam of Shia, Sheikh Abubakar Kamaldeen, has questioned President John Mahama for appointing 7 Supreme Court justices in 6 months after telling Ghanaians he would place a cap on nominations. At the Muslim National Thanksgiving Day in Accra Tuesday, Sheikh Kamaldeen, right in front of President Mahama expressed concern over what he said was the increasing manipulation of the judiciary by politicians and referenced President Mahama's contradiction in opposition and in government to buttress his point of judicial manipulation, which he said has increased the people's lack of confidence in the judiciary.

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2 w. ago Mahama has to be mindful of how his appointees deliver – Frank Adu Jnr warns

Former Cal Bank CEO, Frank Adu Jnr, has cautioned President John Mahama to pay close attention to how his appointees perform in office.

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2 w. ago President Mahama appoints Bridget Otoo as Presidential Staffer 

Broadcast journalist and media personality Bridget Otoo has been appointed as a presidential staffer at the Office of the President, John Dramani Mahama.

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2 w. ago Rev. Stephen Wengam appointed Chair of Ghana Immigration Service Governing Council

Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has been appointed Chairman of the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). His appointment was made by President John Dramani Mahama and officially confirmed at an inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra on Wednesday, 26 […]

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3 w. ago Energy Minister inaugurates reconstituted VRA governing board

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, on Monday, June 23, inaugurated the newly reconstituted governing board of the Volta River Authority (VRA), following their appointment by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State.

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3 w. ago Former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister questions Mahama’s recall of 3 career diplomats

Member of Parliament for Abirem and former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Charles Asuako Owiredu, has expressed concern over the recall of three recently appointed ambassadors by President John Dramani Mahama.

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3 w. ago Kalsoume Sinare, Namoale, 13 others land ambassadorial roles under Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a new cohort of Ghanaian envoys, with veteran actress Kalsoume Sinare, former Member of Parliament for La-Dadekotopon Nii Amasah Namoale, and former Kumasi Mayor Kojo Bonsu among 15 individuals nominated for ambassadorial and high commissioner roles. Academic giants, former Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Vice Chancellor […]

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