3 h. ago Ghana can’t continue spending $15m annually on renting missions’ properties – Mahama

President John Mahama had stated that Ghana cannot continue to spend over $15 million annually on renting properties abroad for its diplomatic use.

Society

9 h. ago Two women arrested over abusive statements against Mahama granted GH¢100K bail 

Two women who made abusive and offensive statements against President John Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail. 

Events

11 h. ago Cabinet approves new policy for Ghana to own properties abroad for missions – Mahama

President John Mahama says Cabinet has approved a new policy, the Strategic Transition from Rental to Development of Properties, to ensure that Ghana’s missions abroad operate from state-owned facilities instead of rented premises.

Events

13 h. ago From sanitation to streetlights: How Linda Ocloo is redefining leadership as Greater Accra Regional Minister

Designated in January 2025 under President John Mahama’s administration, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo took over the position as the Greater Accra Regional Minister after years of service as Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku Constituency. Ever since she assumed this new role, she has concentrated on practical initiatives focused on sanitation, environmental protection, infrastructure development, education, and accountability. Her leadership reflects a commitment to transforming Accra into a cleaner, safer, conducive, and more inclusive region.

Politics

14 h. ago President Mahama lauds EPA CEO Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse as capable woman on reconstituted Lands Commission Board.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-lauds-epa-ceo-prof-nana-ama-browne-klutse-as-capable-woman-on-reconstituted-lands-commission-board/President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, as a “rare species” and a “highly capable leader”, praising her as the only woman appointed to the newly reconstituted Lands Commission Board. Prof. Klutse is the sole female among the 26-member board inaugurated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-lauds-epa-ceo-prof-nana-ama-browne-klutse-as-capable-woman-on-reconstituted-lands-commission-board/

Politics

14 h. ago Mahama praises EPA boss as sole woman on reconstituted Lands Commission Board

President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, as a “rare species” and a “highly capable leader”, praising her as the only woman appointed to the newly reconstituted Lands Commission Board.

Events

18 h. ago Uphold integrity and serve with dignity abroad – Mahama urges newly appointed envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly appointed envoys to lead with integrity, fairness, and a strong sense of accountability, both in their service to the nation and in the management of public resources entrusted to them.

Politics

18 h. ago Mahama to New Envoys: Carry Ghana’s story to the world as a land of opportunity

President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed envoys with the task of projecting a renewed image of the country one that goes beyond political stability to highlight Ghana’s readiness for business, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Politics

18 h. ago Mahama charges new envoys to champion Ghana’s ‘reset agenda’ on global stage

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s newly appointed envoys to play a crucial role in advancing the government’s "Reset Agenda" on the international front.

Sport

18 h. ago Guard the public purse with diligence – Mahama urges new envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Ambassadors and High Commissioners to demonstrate integrity, efficiency, and accountability in the discharge of their duties abroad. He emphasised that their mandate goes beyond diplomacy to include prudent management of public resources.

Politics

18 h. ago Government to cut $15m yearly expenditure on diplomatic rentals — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced decisive measures to halt Ghana’s annual expenditure of more than $15 million on renting properties abroad for diplomatic missions

Politics

18 h. ago Mahama to New Envoys: Be agile and purposeful in advancing Ghana’s economic diplomacy

President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly appointed diplomats to embrace a forward-looking, dynamic approach to diplomacy that reflects the rapidly changing global landscape, calling on them to be bold agents of economic transformation and innovation abroad.

Politics

23 h. ago PTAAM Africa calls on Mahama to act on petitions for removal of EC Chair

Pressure is mounting on President John Dramani Mahama to act on petitions seeking the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr. Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey.

Politics

24 h. ago Veteran Journalist Links Chief Justice Removal to Ghana’s Dark Past

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veteran-journalist-links-chief-justice-removal-to-ghanas-dark-past/Former government minister Elizabeth Ohene has drawn controversial parallels between Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s removal and the 1982 abduction and murder of three judges and a military officer, describing similar emotional reactions to both events. President John Dramani Mahama removed Chief Justice Torkornoo from office on September 1, 2025, following receipt of an Article 146 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veteran-journalist-links-chief-justice-removal-to-ghanas-dark-past/

Politics

30 h. ago Opposition Politician Condemns Chief Justice Removal as Premeditated

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/New Patriotic Party stalwart Dennis Miracles Aboagye has sharply criticized President John Dramani Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, calling the entire process politically motivated. President Mahama signed a warrant for Torkornoo’s removal on Monday, September 1, 2025, following an Article 146 Committee investigation that found evidence of stated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/

Politics

36 h. ago Former Official Challenges Mahama’s Claims on Road Project Funding

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-official-challenges-mahamas-claims-on-road-project-funding/Former Deputy Chief of Staff Francis Asenso Boakye has accused President John Mahama of misrepresenting facts about the stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road Project, intensifying political debate over the troubled infrastructure initiative. The dispute emerged after Mahama’s September 3 site inspection, where he questioned funding arrangements for the 33-kilometer dual carriageway project. The President expressed frustration about […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-official-challenges-mahamas-claims-on-road-project-funding/

Politics

36 h. ago Mahama Demands June 2026 Completion for Delayed Ghana Highway

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/President John Dramani Mahama has pressed contractors to complete the long-stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road by June 2026, addressing mounting public frustration over the project’s repeated delays. During a Wednesday site inspection accompanied by the Roads Minister, Mahama emphasized accountability for the critical highway that serves thousands of daily commuters. The President warned contractors that his administration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/

Politics

38 h. ago Electoral Commission Leaders May Face Removal Following Chief Justice Ouster

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/Ghana’s Electoral Commission leadership could be targeted for removal from office following President John Dramani Mahama’s dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, according to a former United Nations governance adviser. Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah alleged Wednesday that a petition seeking the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/

Politics

39 h. ago Gov’t will pay you well, so move faster – Mahama to Ofankor–Nsawam road contractor

President John Mahama has urged the contractor working on the Ofankor–Nsawam road to speed up work, stressing that the government is fulfilling its part of the bargain by making funds available.

Sport

40 h. ago I’ll hold you to the June 2026 deadline – Mahama to Ofankor–Nsawam road contractor

President John Mahama has charged the contractor working on the Ofankor–Nsawam road project to complete the work on schedule, insisting that the government will hold him to the June 2026 deadline.

Sport