President John Dramani Mahama has pledged decisive action against road contractors who allegedly received double payments during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking during his “Thank You” tour of the Eastern Region, President Mahama revealed that an audit conducted by the Auditor-General had uncovered irregularities in payment records involving multiple contractors. “Contractors found […]
The NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, stressed the NPP’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “We [the NPP] have no record […]
A survey by Joy News through its social media handles has passed a damning verdict on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for being largely responsible for the NPP’s stunning defeat in the December 2024 election. The survey, which asked Ghanaians to share their views on factors which contributed to the NPP’s shocking defeat, had […]
The government has initiated a recall of all Diplomatic and Service Passports issued under the previous administration. The directive, communicated in a letter from the Office of the President and signed by Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, aims to ensure the proper use and administration of official travel documents in accordance with both […]
Despite the fierce battles at the polls, Mahama highlighted their mutual understanding of the greater goal: serving the people of Ghana. “He and I both understood on that day, as I am sure we do today, that it is the people of Ghana we serve,” he affirmed. A Legacy of Maturity and Democracy Mahama praised […]
The outgoing president, Nana Akufo-Addo, has granted a presidential pardon to William Ato Essien and 10 other convicted individuals. Mr Ato Essien, the founder of the defunct Capital Bank, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra High Court in October 2023. He was convicted of embezzling over GH¢90 million of the Bank […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo will deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 am, in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. This address will be his final message on the State of the Nation before the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic is dissolved on […]
Ghana’s outgoing Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been decorated by President Akufo-Addo with Ghana’s highest honour, the “Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Award, at the 2024 National Honours event held in Accra on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre. Dr Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate […]
In a grand ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday, December 30, President Akufo-Addo presented national honours to individuals who have excelled in various fields, recognizing their contributions to national development through hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Chief Justice, […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has fulfilled his pledge to introduce visa-free travel for citizens of all African nations to Ghana. The promise, made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2024) in January, was aimed at enhancing the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent. With executive approval granted on Wednesday, 18 […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo has called on the Ghana Police Service to revisit its operational strategies to prevent the recurrence of prolonged violence following elections. His appeal follows reports of unrest after the 2024 general elections, including acts of vandalism targeting public property and the Electoral Commission’s offices. The incidents were allegedly linked to supporters of […]
In a historic moment for Ghana, President Nana Akufo-Addo has lauded the election of the nation’s first female Vice President as a remarkable achievement. During a meeting with President-elect John Mahama and his team at the seat of government, Akufo-Addo said this is a milestone worth nationwide celebration. “For the first time in our nation’s […]
