Parliament has given its approval to six ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, paving the way for their official swearing-in as substantive ministers. The approvals followed rigorous vetting by the Appointments Committee and subsequent debates in the House. The latest set of appointees, including Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways, […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced another set of ministerial appointees, naming Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education and George Opare Addo, popularly known as Pablo, as the head of the newly established Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. This move is part of his broader strategy to strengthen key sectors for national progress. Haruna […]
President John Dramani Mahama has reduced the number of ministries in his administration from 30 to 23 through an Executive Instrument aimed at streamlining government operations and improving efficiency. The decision, made under Section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L. 327), was formalized on January 9, 2025. The reduction in ministries forms part […]
The Office of the President, John Mahama, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to launch an immediate investigation into the deaths of Ghanaian citizens during the 2020 and 2024 general elections. Describing the incidents as “a lasting scar on our democratic process,” the Office emphasized the urgency of […]
President John Mahama has nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister-designate, with John Abdulai Jinapor and Dominic Akuritinga Ayine nominated as Ministers-designate for Energy and Attorney General cum Minister of Justice, respectively. Dr. Forson, who served as Deputy Finance Minister in the previous NDC administration, is an Economist, Chartered Accountant, and Tax Practitioner with […]
Ghana is making history today as former President John Dramani Mahama is sworn in following his overwhelming victory in the December 7 elections. The swearing-in ceremony at Independence Square has drawn dignitaries from across Africa and beyond, making it a grand occasion. Mahama, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won decisively after a campaign […]
The newly formed anti-graft team, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured the public that its activities will not place any financial burden on taxpayers. In a Facebook post, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that the team, which held its first meeting at 2 pm on Tuesday, has resolved to work gratis. […]
In a decisive step towards fulfilling his 2024 campaign promise to tackle corruption, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has established a committee to oversee the recovery of looted public funds and hold individuals accountable for corruption. The newly formed team, dubbed Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), will receive and investigate reports of suspected corrupt activities from […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo has issued a firm directive to all outgoing Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers, and political appointees, instructing them to return all official government vehicles as his administration concludes its second and final term. The Office of the President, in a statement, emphasized that this directive, first introduced at the end of President […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo has invited President-elect John Dramani Mahama to a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, at Jubilee House to initiate the formal transition of power. This follows the Electoral Commission’s official declaration of the 2024 presidential election results, which saw John Dramani Mahama emerge victorious. In a press briefing on Monday, the Commission revealed […]
