President Akufo-Addo says he is committed to ensuring that President-elect John Mahama experiences a seamless transition into office. According to him, it is imperative that this process is undertaken in a manner that protects the interests of Ghanaians. He said this ahead of a meeting at the Jubilee House on Wednesday bordering on the inauguration […]
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We will deliver some Agenda 111 hospitals before Akufo-Addo leaves office – Dr Nsiah-Asare
Presidential Advisor on Health Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare has assured that a number of the Agenda 111 hospital projects will be completed and operational by the end of President Akufo-Addo’s term. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Manifesto Tracker, he addressed the current status of the ambitious Agenda 111 initiative, launched to address healthcare accessibility through the […]
Vote for Dr Bawumia to consolidate gains by NPP – Akufo-Addo urges
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to give Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the mandate in the upcoming elections to consolidate the significant gains made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration over the past years. He highlighted the progress achieved under the NPP’s administration, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, education, health care and […]
Akufo-Addo orders more troops to fight galamsey
President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister of Defence to deploy additional military forces to reinforce “Operation Halt,” the government’s initiative to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The operation will focus on regions near water bodies and forest reserves, which have been severely impacted by illegal mining activities. This directive follows mounting pressure from […]
Protesters arrested for breaching rule of law, I’m not responsible for jailing people in Ghana – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the Executive was not involved in the recent arrests of Ghanaian protesters. He said that the arrests and subsequent arraignment were due to breaches of the rule of law and emphasised that that should not be misinterpreted as an effort to suppress dissent. “People misconduct themselves, and […]
Nana Bediatuo Asante in stable condition, Presidency clarifies health status on Secretary to President
Nana Bediatuo Asante, the Secretary to President Akufo-Addo is in stable condition at a hospital in the United States following an illness, the Presidency has clarified. This was contained in a statement dated October 2, 2024, issued by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency. The statement was to clarify the health status on […]
Akufo-Addo set to begin 2024 election campaign tour on October 2
President Akufo-Addo is set to kick off his campaign for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 presidential election on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He will be campaigning alongside Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as well as all NPP parliamentary candidates across the 276 constituencies. The campaign tour […]
Address poverty and inequality, not just peacekeeping – Akufo-Addo to UN
President Nana Akufo-Addo has said peacekeeping efforts, while valuable, are insufficient to ensure long-term stability in Africa. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, he highlighted the importance of addressing underlying issues such as poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunity, which continue to fuel conflicts across the continent. He argued […]
Wa Naa urges Akufo-Addo to redeem promise of rehabilitating Wa-Bole-Bamboi road
Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the Overlord of the Wala Traditional Area, has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to redeem his promise of rehabilitating the Wa-Bole-Bamboi highway before the end of his tenure. He said the deplorable nature of the Wa-Bole-Bamboi road had become like a nightmare for travellers. The Overlord recounted that “During his most […]
President Akufo-Addo assents to Affirmative Action Bill 2024
The Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Bill 2024, which had been in and out of the Parliament since 2011, and was was finally passed unanimously by Parliament on July 30, 2024, has been assented to by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. With the assent out of the way now, what is left is the implementation. The […]
Akufo-Addo approves Saglemi Housing Project negotiations framework
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a framework for negotiations with the successful bidder(s) in the ongoing resolution of the Saglemi Housing Project. The approval follows a request by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. Under the new framework, the value of the work already completed at Saglemi will be treated […]
Akufo-Addo calls for ECOWAS standby force to curb coups and restore regional stability
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed the urgent need for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to establish a standby force, highlighting its crucial role in protecting the region’s stability and security. He argued that a dedicated ECOWAS standby force would significantly help address the rising wave of military coups and unconstitutional […]