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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang meets Palestinian envoy a day after hosting Israeli delegation

Ghana’s newly sworn-in Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to balanced international relations after meeting the Palestinian Envoy to Ghana,...

People want to see a president deliver to their satisfaction – Joyce Bawah

Special Aide to President John Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has stressed the importance of delivering tangible results to the people, asserting that citizens expect...

Presidents should have no business in pardoning people – Prof Abotsi

The Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has raised concerns about the...

Samuel Addo Otoo pops up for Ashanti Regional Minister

As President Mahama assembles his team of ministers to manage the country's affairs, Samuel Addo Otoo is emerging as a strong candidate to head...

Not every ministry needs a minister – Joyce Bawah

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide to President John Mahama, has dismissed suggestions that every ministry requires a dedicated minister to head it.According to her,...

I won’t join any NPP committee to probe election defeat – Nana Obiri Boahen

Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has announced his decision to reject any potential appointment to a...

Police shouldn’t wait for President’s directive to investigate election-related deaths – Kwaku Asare

A Fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwaku Asare, has expressed his support for investigations into the deaths that occurred during the...

Mahama was intentional in repairing ties with neighbouring countries – Barker-Vormawor

Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s deliberate efforts to repair Ghana’s strained relations...

If Ibrahim Traoré goes civilian, it may be because of Mahama’s inauguration – Prof Abotsi

Dean of the UPSA Law School, Prof. Kofi Abotsi, has commented on the attendance of Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, at President...

Mahama shouldn’t have openly directed Parliament to elect Speaker – Prof. Kwaku Asare

Legal practitioner Prof. Stephen Kwaku Asare has criticized former President John Mahama for openly directing Parliament to elect Alban Bagbin as Speaker for the...

Omane Boamah calls for forensic audit of Electoral Commission

Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reiterated the need for a forensic audit of...

See the Ministries Mahama has scrapped or merged

In a decisive move to streamline government operations and enhance efficiency, President John Dramani Mahama has announced a significant cabinet reorganization, reducing the number...

Mahama reduces Ministries from 30 to 23, check the full list

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a reduction in the number of government ministries from 30 to 23 as part of a broader strategy...

Trump says meeting with Putin being arranged

Donald Trump has said that a meeting is being arranged between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US president-elect gave no timeline for when...

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he...

US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria

Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke among others will be used to fund public...

JUSAG congratulates President Mahama

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has extended a congratulatory message to President John Dramani Mahama.In a statement, JUSAG described President Mahama's investiture...

Sunyani Queenmother debunks nominating late Omanhene’s successor

Two different factions claiming to fill the vacant Sunyani paramount stool have been embroiled in a succession dispute that has led to the enstoolment...

There’s no formula for how a President rolls out his appointees – Dr Osae-Kwapong

A Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr John Osae-Kwapong, has called for patience from Ghanaians regarding the President’s approach to appointing...

Mahama urges calm; calls on NDC supporters to act responsibly

President John Mahama has called on National Democratic Congress(NDC) supporters to avoid illegal activities and act responsibly.Mr Mahama's clarion call comes in the wake...

Leadership must ensure equity for all citizens, regardless of faith – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has expressed profound gratitude to Ghana's Muslim community and the Chief Imam...

Mistakes in team composition can be costly; pray for us – Fifi Kwetey appeals to Ghanaians

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians, party supporters, and religious leaders for their...

Appointments Committee sets date for vetting of 3 ministerial nominees

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to vet President John Mahama's first set of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 13, 2025.This comes after...

‘Mahama may have forgotten’ – NDC executive pushes for removal of CEOs across state enterprises in Tema

An executive member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema West, Eric Arthur, has called for the resignation of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)...

Mahama orders immediate probe into election deaths

President John Mahama has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to immediately launch an investigation into the deaths recorded during...

Parliament suspends sitting for vetting of ministerial nominees

The first meeting of the first session of the Ninth Parliament has been suspended until Tuesday, January 21, 2025.This suspension is to allow the...

Alleged NDC youth attack toilet operator in Ahafo Mim [Video]

Some youths reportedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have allegedly attacked a private toilet operator in Ahafo Mim.The incident, which occurred on...

NPP Election Review Committee pledges impartial probe

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 Election Review Committee has given an assurance that it will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the...

Ato Forson doesn’t need a PhD in Economics to become successful – Economist at UG

A Development Economist at the University of Ghana, George Domfe, has argued that Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson does not need a PhD in economics...

He is the best choice for Ghana at this point – Former MP on Dominic Ayine as A-G

Former Asante Akyem North New Patriotic Party(NPP) MP, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has hailed the appointment of Dr Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister for...

Your appointment timely, critical; don’t disappoint the youth – John Jinapor told

The Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has praised the appointment of John Abdulai Jinapor as Energy Minister-designate.He...

Trial of second preacher arrested over damaged vehicles at Parliament adjourned

An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the case of Wisdom Ahli, the second preacher arrested for allegedly damaging vehicle windscreens at Parliament, to January...

Franklin Cudjoe hails Ato Forson’s appointment

The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has described Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s appointment as Finance Minister-designate as a “sensible” decision.Mr. Cudjoe...

‘Extent of the loot will shock Ghanaians’ – Ablakwa on ORAL findings of looted state assets

The Chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that the team has amassed compelling evidence of looted...

Mahama has been careful in selecting his ministers – Appiah Kubi

The former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed satisfaction with President John Mahama's ministerial nominations for key positions, including...

Electrochem Ghana condemns raid on its warehouse by alleged NDC thugs

Electrochem Ghana Limited has condemned a raid on its operations in Ada, Greater Accra Region, by armed thugs who claimed affiliation with the ruling...

Presidency unveils Mahama’s official portrait

The Office of the President has announced the release of the official portrait of John Dramani Mahama. The Presidency has stated that the portrait captures...

‘I am confident he will deliver’ – Austin Gamey backs Finance Minister-designate Ato Forson to succeed

Former Minister for Employment and Social Welfare, Austin Gamey, has expressed confidence in the capabilities of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, to...

They have what it takes, its a masterstroke – Austin Gamey lauds Mahama’s first 3 appointees

Former Employment and Social Welfare Minister Austin Gamey has described President John Mahama’s first three ministerial appointments as a “masterstroke.”Speaking on Joy News’ Upfront...

‘Misreporting happens frequently, but we stay focused on diplomacy’ – British High Commissioner on Ghana election remarks

The British High Commissioner to Ghana has addressed concerns surrounding her earlier remarks about the potential for unrest in Ghana’s 2024 elections.Harriet Thompson explained...