President John Dramani Mahama has announced a scaled-down approach to Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebrations as part of efforts to reduce government expenditure. The revised plan limits the commemoration to national and district levels, scrapping all regional activities. A statement from the Jubilee House outlined that the national event will take place at the forecourt […]
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in 42 ministers, exactly one month after his inauguration, as he works to fully establish his administration of not more than 60 ministers. The rapid confirmation process, he noted, is unprecedented and demonstrates a strong commitment to assembling a functional government without delay. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony […]
President John Mahama’s respectful greeting of traditional chiefs during his Thank You Tour of the Volta Region has caught the attention of Ghanaians on the X platform, with many users offering reactions that reflect on his leadership style. During a meeting with the chiefs on Friday, Mahama surprised onlookers by asking the chiefs to remain […]
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. […]
