34 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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6 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 Prof Bokpin backs the IMF call to BoG to reduce their FX interventions

Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana has backed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommendation for the Bank of Ghana to scale down its foreign exchange market interventions, warning that continued control by the central bank is distorting price signals and fuelling black market activity.

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6 d. ago Prof Bokpin urges gov’t to use parliamentary majority for economic reforms

Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has called on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take full advantage of its parliamentary majority to implement far-reaching economic and structural reforms.

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6 d. ago Lack of trust in Africa’s financial systems hurting economic growth – Prof. Bokpin

Professor Godfred Bokpin, a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has raised concerns over Africa’s long-standing failure to build confidence in its financial systems.

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7 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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1 week ago We don’t need to create an authority for 24H Economy – Prof Bokpin

Professor of Finance & Economist at University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has advised against creating a new authority to oversee the 24-hour economy policy, warning it could add unnecessary cost.

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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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 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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2 w. ago Over 70% of Ghana’s export earnings still from primary commodities since independence – Prof Bokpin

Since Independence, Ghana’s export earnings still remains driven by primary commodities after several failed interventions, this is according to economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin. He argued that the situation leads to weak economic fundamentals as the country misses out on the benefits of value addition and secondary exports. Prof. Bokpin spoke on the Joy Business Economic […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s economic resilience undermined by decades of commodity dependence – Prof Bokpin

Economist and professor of finance, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has raised critical concerns over the structural state of Ghana’s economy, arguing that the country’s continued dependence on primary commodities since independence undermines its economic resilience.

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