Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has confirmed that Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been transferred to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison. This is to begin serving his 20-year prison sentence following his conviction over illegal mining activities. Speaking […]
President John Dramani Mahama says his focus is on fulfilling the mandate given to him by Ghanaians, insisting he is committed to delivering on his campaign promises rather than entertaining speculation about a third presidential term. The President has dismissed speculation about a possible third term in office, saying his priority is to honour the […]
President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that his administration will undertake further changes to the composition of government, assuring party members and public office hopefuls that additional opportunities to serve the nation will emerge as his presidency progresses. Addressing residents during the Reset Tour and citizens’ engagement in the Volta Region last Friday, the President […]
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has suggested that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would reverse the tribunals system being introduced by the Mahama administration, arguing that the move disrupts Ghana’s existing judicial structure. Speaking exclusively on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, the Effutu Member of Parliament said the NPP’s position is that regional tribunals are […]
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) will begin the distribution of relief items to victims of recent flooding from Saturday, July 4, as the government intensifies efforts to support displaced families and affected communities across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during […]
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GHS300 million from the Contingency Fund to support urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts following severe flooding in parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana. According to a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye […]
It was a day of tears, solemn reflection and painful political undertones yesterday as the Shai-Osudoku Constituency of the National Democratic Congress laid to rest its late Constituency Secretary, Jones Nuetey Ayertey. From the early hours of the day, mourners began arriving in their numbers to pay their last respects to a man many described […]
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has firmly denied any involvement in the death of the party’s late Upper East Regional Chairman, Adams Mahama, while calling for reconciliation and unity within the party ahead of its upcoming National Delegates Conference. Speaking at a consultative meeting with party members in Bolgatanga […]
The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027. The funding will be used to implement the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, a major education initiative aimed at expanding access to […]
President Mahama had 124 fewer political appointees at the Jubilee House in 2025 than the last publicly available figures from the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023. Yet the Office of the President’s compensation bill is projected to more than double, rising from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026 and raising questions about whether […]
President John Dramani Mahama’s job approval rating has risen to 71%, up from 67% in March 2026, according to the June 2026 National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics released on Sunday, June 15. The polling firm says the figure represents the highest approval recorded for any sitting president in its regular tracking series since 2020. […]
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested a plea negotiation with the Attorney-General in his ongoing criminal trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, filed a Notification of […]
