40 h. ago MP Baffour Awuah advocates for legal framework on presidential continuity, not term extension

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has argued that Ghana’s governance challenges require legal provisions that ensure continuity of presidential leadership, rather than an extension of presidential term limits.

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4 d. ago 2024 defeat revealed governance and candidate failures — Bryan Acheampong

Dr Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has attributed the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections to challenges linked to both governance and its presidential candidature. Speaking in an interview, Dr Acheampong said the election results exposed deeper weaknesses within the party beyond campaign strategy. “We went to the […]

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5 d. ago Constitutional Review Committee proposes phased MMDCE elections and chief integration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-phased-mmdce-elections-and-chief-integration/The Constitutional Review Committee chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh has outlined reforms to restructure Ghana’s local government system through phased rollout of elected Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives and formal inclusion of traditional leaders in governance. The committee presented proposals to President John Mahama at the Jubilee House on Monday December 22, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-phased-mmdce-elections-and-chief-integration/

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7 d. ago Government Moves to Revive Suspended Road Projects Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-moves-to-revive-suspended-road-projects-nationwide/Contractors on suspended road projects across the country are expected to return to work by the first quarter of next year, Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced. Speaking during President John Dramani Mahama’s inspection of the Agona–Nkwanta Road project, Mr. Agbodza said the resumption of works hinges on parliamentary approval of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-moves-to-revive-suspended-road-projects-nationwide/

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8 d. ago Vice President Pledges Continued Support for Noguchi Institute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-pledges-continued-support-for-noguchi-institute/Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed government commitment to supporting the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, describing it as a cornerstone of Ghana’s public health system and global medical research. Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasized government recognition of Noguchi’s critical value despite limited resources. She encouraged the institute to expand research impact across Ghana’s healthcare system through […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-pledges-continued-support-for-noguchi-institute/

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8 d. ago Gov’t hid study showing lithium refining can’t be done in Ghana

Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has alleged that government officials may have misled the public about the prospects of refining Ghana’s lithium locally, claiming that Atlantic Lithium had already completed a study ruling out local processing. He accused in a post on X, calling on the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to “confirm or deny” the claims. In his detailed thread, Mr Simons suggested that previous public assurances by successive Mining Ministers—that the Ewoyaa Lithium project could include local refining—may not reflect the true position of the company involved.

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8 d. ago Benin Detains Opposition Leader Azannai Over Failed Coup Investigation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-detains-opposition-leader-azannai-over-failed-coup-investigation/Benin Republic has placed former defense minister and prominent opposition figure Candide Azannai in pre-trial detention as part of investigations into the failed coup attempt earlier this month, despite his public condemnation of the takeover. According to an AFP journalist, Azannai was accused of plotting against the state and incitement to rebellion. He was arrested […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-detains-opposition-leader-azannai-over-failed-coup-investigation/

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9 d. ago Mahama Pledges Stronger State Support for Value Added Exports

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-stronger-state-support-for-value-added-exports/President John Dramani Mahama announced renewed government backing for Ghana’s export sector, with expanded finance access and infrastructure investments aimed at helping exporters compete in regional and global markets. Speaking at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority’s 33rd and 34th Presidential National Awards for Export Achievements, the President revealed that government has engaged the Ghana Exim […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-stronger-state-support-for-value-added-exports/

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9 d. ago Vice President reaffirms government support for trade and industrial growth

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s trade, agribusiness and industrial base, assuring the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry of full support to deliver on its national development mandate.

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1 week ago Vice President pledges faster approvals for investment incentives during Trade Ministry working visit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-pledges-faster-approvals-for-investment-incentives-during-trade-ministry-working-visit/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed government commitment to strengthening Ghana’s trade and industrial base during a working visit Thursday to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, promising to push for faster approval of investment incentives. The assurance came during a meeting with Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, directors, staff and heads of agencies under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-pledges-faster-approvals-for-investment-incentives-during-trade-ministry-working-visit/

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1 week ago GhIE Inducts 183 Engineers and Urges Government to Follow Infrastructure Due Process

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghie-inducts-183-engineers-and-urges-government-to-follow-infrastructure-due-process/The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering Ludwig Annang Hesse reminded newly inducted engineers that by taking the oath of full membership they are making a solemn pledge to God and country to practice engineering with competence, responsibility and integrity, placing the wellbeing of society above all else. He said engineering decisions directly affect […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghie-inducts-183-engineers-and-urges-government-to-follow-infrastructure-due-process/

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1 week ago Mahama Announces GH¢1.5bn Housing Investment as Ho Oxygen City Takes Off

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-announces-gh%c2%a21-5bn-housing-investment-as-ho-oxygen-city-takes-off/President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢1.5 billion government investment into housing delivery over the next three years, as work officially begins on the TDC Ho Oxygen City Community 27 Project in the Volta Region. The President made the announcement at Takla-Agbokope in the Ho Municipality during a sod-cutting ceremony for the project, which […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-announces-gh%c2%a21-5bn-housing-investment-as-ho-oxygen-city-takes-off/

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1 week ago IMF programme and strong fiscal–monetary coordination driving Ghana’s stability — Prof. Peter Quartey

Prof. Peter Quartey, Economist and former ISSER Director, says Ghana’s recent economic stability is the result of a combination of coordinated policy efforts and the continuation of the IMF programme, not the achievement of a single ministry or individual. He made the remarks on the JoyNews Business Economic Forum. Prof. Quartey, who now heads the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), said the gains being recorded are the product of teamwork across government, including the Presidency, the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Ghana.

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1 week ago Asantehene’s Mediation Efforts on Bawku Conflict Praised by Progressive Alliance of Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehenes-mediation-efforts-on-bawku-conflict-praised-by-progressive-alliance-of-ghana/The Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG) has commended the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and his mediation committee for their efforts in resolving the Bawku conflict. The committee presented the Bawku Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama, which the government has endorsed. PAG welcomes the government’s commitment to implement the report’s recommendations, citing it […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehenes-mediation-efforts-on-bawku-conflict-praised-by-progressive-alliance-of-ghana/

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1 week ago Mahama directs upgrade of Ho and Hohoe from Municipal to Metropolitan status

President John Mahama has directed the Ministry of Local Government to initiate processes to upgrade the Ho and Hohoe Municipalities into Metropolitan Assemblies, as part of broader efforts to promote structured urban development across the country.

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1 week ago Mahama Government Accepts Otumfuo’s Bawku Peace Report, Sets Up GH¢1bn Revitalisation Fund

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-accepts-otumfuos-bawku-peace-report-sets-up-gh%c2%a21bn-revitalisation-fund/The Government of Ghana has formally accepted and endorsed the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, describing it as a decisive step toward lasting peace and stability in the troubled municipality. In a statement issued on December 17, the Minister in Charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Mr […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-accepts-otumfuos-bawku-peace-report-sets-up-gh%c2%a21bn-revitalisation-fund/

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1 week ago Minority berates gov’t over deployment of troops to Jamaica, calls it a misplaced priority

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government following the deployment of soldiers to Jamaica for post-hurricane reconstruction works and allegedly to Benin following a recent coup attempt, describing the moves as completely misplaced and procedurally flawed.

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1 week ago Government to break ground for ambitious “Oxygen City” housing project in Ho 

The government, under the leadership of President Mahama, will break the ground for an ambitious housing project in the Volta regional capital on Wednesday, 17th December, 2025. Dubbed the Oxygen City, the housing project is designed to contain apartments, townhouses, service plots, commercial spaces, a golf course, and leisure facilities.  The project spearheaded by the Tema […]

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1 week ago Vice President commissions Softcare sanitary pads production line, reaffirms gov’t partnership

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Softcare Manufacturing Company, describing the firm as a strategic domestic player within Ghana’s industrial reset agenda.

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1 week ago US applauds Ghana–US cooperation as 9 Ghanaians extradited over cybercrime

The United States has lauded the government of President John Dramani Mahama for its close collaboration in the fight against cybercrime, describing Ghana’s role in facilitating the extradition of suspects as a remarkable milestone in bilateral law enforcement cooperation.

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