Mahama clarifies late-night movement of hundreds of excavators from Tema port

President John Mahama has dismissed claims that excavators are secretly released at night from the Tema Port. He clarified that the movement of the earthmoving machines forms part of a decongestion measure. Speaking during his media engagement on Wednesday, September 10, President Mahama explained that the government is strictly enforcing existing laws that require dealers […]

‘AGOA is dead’ – Mahama declares after U.S. slaps 15% tariffs on Ghana

President John Mahama has declared the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) “technically dead” after the United States imposed fresh tariffs on African exports, including a 15% levy on Ghana’s goods. He made the remarks during his first presidential media encounter of his second term in office, warning that there is little hope of the […]

‘I will not approve anything ECG brings’ – Chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee

Chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Emmanuel Bedzrah, has vowed never to approve any proposal brought forward by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). “As the Chairman of the Energy Committee, I will not approve of anything that ECG will bring to us,” he declared on Joy News’ PM Express on September 9. Mr. Bedzrah’s stance comes in […]