7 d. ago It’s time for Ghanaians to own gold mines – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a clarion call for Ghanaians to take full ownership of the country’s rich gold mining industry, emphasising that the time is ripe for Ghana to fully benefit from its abundant natural resources. He made this remark less than 24 hours after his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, acquired the Black Volta […]

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1 week ago No Ghanaian child will be denied tertiary education because of fees – Mahama

President John Mahama has vowed that financial hardship will no longer stand between Ghanaian students and a university education, as he officially launched the No Fees Stress Policy, a major new initiative that removes academic-related fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions.

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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 NDC’s Mustapha Gbande criticises NPP for politicising National Day of Prayer

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has criticised the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) for politicising the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, declared by President John Dramani Mahama on July 1st. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Mr Gbande said while President Mahama and many Ghanaians are using the occasion […]

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2 w. ago Public office not for personal gain, hold us accountable – Mahama to Ghanaians

President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to demand the highest standards of integrity and accountability from his administration and all public officeholders. Speaking at the forecourt of the State House during the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service, the President stressed that leadership is a sacred trust that must prioritize service over personal […]

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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 Public office is a sacred trust, not a tool for personal gain – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that holding public office is a solemn responsibility to serve the people, not a privilege for personal enrichment. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra, the President emphasised that leadership must be grounded in integrity, service, and accountability. “Public office is not a privilege […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s peace must not be taken for granted – Mahama warns amid regional instability

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to take the country’s peace and stability for granted, amidst growing political tensions and unrest in neighbouring West African states.

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2 w. ago Mahama charges Ghanaians to hold him accountable to the highest standards of integrity

President John Dramani Mahama has publicly called upon Ghanaians to hold him and all those in positions of authority to the "highest standards of integrity and humility".

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2 w. ago Majority of Ghanaians say their standard of living has improved under Mahama – Survey

A significant majority of Ghanaians – 59% of voters – believe their standard of living has improved compared to this time last year, according to a new survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics.

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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 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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3 w. ago Galamsey fight: Apologise to Ghanaians for deceit – Haruna Mohammed to Mahama gov’t

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and his government to render an unqualified apology to the Ghanaian people for what he described as a deceptive approach to the fight against illegal mining, or galamsey.

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3 w. ago Mahama has turned bis back on Ghanaians in galamsey fight – Haruna Mohammed

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of abandoning the Ghanaian people in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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3 w. ago Mahama has turned his back on Ghanaians in galamsey fight – Haruna Mohammed

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, has accused President John Mahama of abandoning the Ghanaian people in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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3 w. ago Samini reveals Mahama and judiciary actions make him a happy Ghanaian

Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Samini says he’s proud of Ghana’s current leadership direction under President John Mahama, especially the bold actions of the judiciary to hold public officials accountable.

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