47 h. ago Fair assessment of economy must acknowledge both crisis, recovery – Tiah Mahama

Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has called for a more balanced assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, urging President Mahama to acknowledge both the challenges and the progress made so far.

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52 h. ago Minority MPs accuse Mahama of using National Economic Dialogue to “whitewash” Ghanaians

Minority members of Parliament have accused President John Mahama and his government of organising the National Economic Dialogue as an attempt to "whitewash" Ghanaians about the true state of the nation’s economy.

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Cocoa Sector Reels as Contract Mismanagement Costs $4,000 Per Ton in Lost Revenue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-cocoa-sector-reels-as-contract-mismanagement-costs-4000-per-ton-in-lost-revenue/Ghana’s cocoa industry faces a staggering financial blow as outdated contracts and mounting debt force the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and local farmers to forfeit $4,000 in potential revenue for every metric ton of cocoa sold this season. President John Dramani Mahama revealed the crisis during his State of the Nation Address last week, attributing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-cocoa-sector-reels-as-contract-mismanagement-costs-4000-per-ton-in-lost-revenue/

Economics

5 d. ago Economist Challenges Mahama’s Economic Crisis Claims, Highlights Recovery Indicators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/economist-disputes-president-mahamas-economic-crisis-narrative-insists-claim-was-exaggerated/A heated debate over Ghana’s economic health has emerged after President John Dramani Mahama described the nation’s financial state as “dire” during his recent State of the Nation Address. However, prominent economist Dr. Daniel Amateye Anim has pushed back against the characterization, calling the President’s crisis narrative exaggerated and inconsistent with measurable progress. Speaking to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/economist-disputes-president-mahamas-economic-crisis-narrative-insists-claim-was-exaggerated/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Stalled Projects Pile Up GH₵15 Billion in Overruns as Debt Crisis Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stalled-projects-pile-up-gh%e2%82%b515-billion-in-overruns-as-debt-crisis-deepens/President John Mahama has laid bare the staggering financial toll of Ghana’s stalled infrastructure projects, revealing a GH₵15 billion cost overrun on 55 delayed initiatives amid a historic public debt crisis. In his first State of the Nation Address since returning to office, Mahama warned that debt defaults and restructuring failures have left the country […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stalled-projects-pile-up-gh%e2%82%b515-billion-in-overruns-as-debt-crisis-deepens/

Economics

5 d. ago Ghana’s Energy Sector Buckles Under Debt as Mahama Rolls Out Rescue Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-sector-buckles-under-debt-as-mahama-rolls-out-rescue-plan/Ghana’s energy sector, saddled with a crippling GHS 70 billion debt, faces renewed turmoil as unpaid bills to power producers and deferred infrastructure maintenance threaten a return to the erratic blackouts known locally as dumsor. President John Mahama, acknowledging the “inherited crisis,” has launched a sweeping reform agenda to stabilize the sector, even as doubts linger […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-energy-sector-buckles-under-debt-as-mahama-rolls-out-rescue-plan/

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana Eyes Lucrative $1.3 Trillion Global Events Market Amid Infrastructure Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-lucrative-1-3-trillion-global-events-market-amid-infrastructure-challenges/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to transform Ghana into a premier destination for international conferences, business summits, and large-scale exhibitions, signaling a renewed push to diversify the nation’s tourism economy. During his first State of the Nation Address on January 8, 2025, Mahama emphasized the strategic value of tapping into the global Meetings, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-eyes-lucrative-1-3-trillion-global-events-market-amid-infrastructure-challenges/

Economics

5 d. ago Ghana’s President Mahama Appeals for Collective Action Amid Economic Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-president-mahama-appeals-for-collective-action-amid-economic-crisis/In his first State of the Nation address since reclaiming the presidency last month, Ghanaian leader John Dramani Mahama issued a rallying cry for national unity, urging citizens to join forces in rebuilding a nation grappling with severe economic challenges. Speaking to a divided populace on Thursday, Mahama framed Ghana’s struggles as an opportunity for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-president-mahama-appeals-for-collective-action-amid-economic-crisis/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Debt Crisis Deepens as Mahama Warns of “Broken” Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-debt-crisis-deepens-as-mahama-warns-of-broken-economy/President John Mahama delivered a stark appraisal of Ghana’s economic turmoil during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term on February 27, 2025, declaring the country “broken on many fronts” due to unsustainable debt levels and systemic mismanagement. Speaking to Parliament, Mahama revealed that Ghana’s public debt has ballooned to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-debt-crisis-deepens-as-mahama-warns-of-broken-economy/

Events

6 d. ago Ghana’s Public Debt Soars to GH₵721 Billion as Key State Firms Collapse Under Debt

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-debt-soars-to-gh%e2%82%b5721-billion-as-key-state-firms-collapse-under-debt/President John Mahama delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economy during his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, revealing a staggering public debt of GH₵721 billion alongside crippling liabilities in critical state-owned enterprises. Describing the nation as “broken on many fronts,” Mahama attributed the crisis to years of financial mismanagement, warning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-public-debt-soars-to-gh%e2%82%b5721-billion-as-key-state-firms-collapse-under-debt/

Economics

6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Revival for Ghana’s Struggling Oil Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/President John Mahama has vowed to resuscitate the economy of Ghana’s Western Region, once a thriving epicenter of oil and gas activity, now reeling from mass layoffs and shuttered businesses linked to the sector’s steep decline. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama acknowledged the crisis in Sekondi-Takoradi, where dwindling upstream operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/

Politics

6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Reset as Ghana Grapples with Record Debt, Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-as-ghana-grapples-with-record-debt-inflation/President John Mahama confronted Ghana’s dire fiscal realities head-on during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since reclaiming office, admitting the economy is “in crisis” but vowing aggressive reforms to stabilize it. With public debt soaring to GHȼ721 billion (approximately $60 billion) and inflation eroding purchasing power, Mahama outlined a recovery plan anchored […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-reset-as-ghana-grapples-with-record-debt-inflation/

Economics

6 d. ago Road sector in crisis, 85% of contractors not working – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has declared Ghana’s road sector to be in a state of crisis, citing years of mismanagement and non-payment of contractors as key issues stalling progress.

Events

6 d. ago Order ECG and NEDCo to publish timetable to guide the current load shedding – Minority to Mahama

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take immediate action in addressing the ongoing power crisis, popularly known as “dumsor,” following his first State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Politics

6 d. ago Mahama Claims He Solved “Dumsor” Crisis, Vows to Fix Ghana’s Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-claims-he-solved-dumsor-crisis-vows-to-fix-ghanas-economy/President John Dramani Mahama has firmly rejected claims that he failed to address Ghana’s persistent power outages, locally known as “Dumsor,” during his previous tenure. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the President asserted that his administration successfully resolved the crippling energy crisis before he left office in January 2017. “Ten years ago, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-claims-he-solved-dumsor-crisis-vows-to-fix-ghanas-economy/

Events

6 d. ago “I, John Dramani Mahama, I will fix the economic crisis facing the country”

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the nation that he is fully committed to tackling the economic challenges currently facing the country.

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6 d. ago ‘I promised to fix dumsor and did so before handing over power in 2017, says Mahama

President John Mahama has reaffirmed that he successfully resolved Ghana’s electricity crisis, popularly known as “dumsor,” before leaving office in 2017. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, he emphasised that his administration took decisive measures to end the persistent power outages that had […]

Politics

6 d. ago The state of our nation isn’t good; the economy is in crisis – Mahama insists

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the state of the nation, stating that Ghana’s economy is in crisis and citizens are experiencing severe hardships.

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1 week ago Declare state of emergency on galamsey – Ashigbey urges Mahama

The Convenor of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG), Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to tackle the escalating crisis of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey).

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