The decision by the National Democratic Congress to name its national headquarters the Jerry John Rawlings House is more than an act of remembrance. It is a profound statement of identity, gratitude, continuity, and unity. It is a symbolic return to the moral origins of a party whose birth was shaped not only by political […]
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana has lost about $78 million following the decision by the United States to suspend aid support to some African countries. Delivering a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Monday, May 18, Mr Mahama said the development had dealt a significant blow to […]
President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues, stating that while the subject is important, it is not the country’s most pressing priority. Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, the President described the […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major expansion of the Ghana Prisons Service’s role in national development, revealing plans to support the Service to undertake large-scale farming, poultry, and vegetable production as part of a wider prison reform programme. Speaking at the commissioning of the Damongo Prison Camp on Wednesday, October 5, President Mahama […]
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that trade between Ghana and Singapore reached over US$215 million in 2024, and he is now targeting billion-dollar growth. Speaking at the opening of the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum in Singapore on Tuesday, he said Ghana is ready to deepen ties with Asia and scale up trade. “Ghana-Singapore trade […]
The Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has thanked President John Dramani Mahama for declaring March 31 and April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. This appreciation was conveyed in a press statement issued to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Al-Hajj Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, the FMC’s general secretary. […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a government policy to ban the issuance of mining leases in all forest reserves as part of efforts to protect the country’s natural environment from destruction. Speaking at the swearing-in of the 3rd batch of ministers on Thursday, January 30, he noted that the government would also move swiftly […]
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiahas expressed concern over what he described as “lawlessness and thuggery” being perpetrated by some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the announcement of election results. In a statement issued on December 9, Dr Bawumia called on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to demonstrate statesmanship by reining in his supporters […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged former President John Dramani Mahama to engage in a debate with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, questioning why Mahama seems reluctant to do so. During a recent tour of the Northern Region, President Akufo-Addo praised Dr Bawumia as a clear-minded individual who is capable and trustworthy, emphasising that […]
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has raised objections to the NDC’s John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to pay academic facility user fees for all level 100 students if elected into power. With over forty-five thousand eligible students unable to gain university admission each year, primarily due to financial constraints, the NDC aims to boost […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured the public of his commitment to keep all the promises he has made to Ghanaians on the campaign trail when given the mandate to be President in the 2024 general election. Mr Mahama, who is the flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has pledged to cancel the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). He said such corrupt agreements would not persist under his administration, as it goes against the nation’s best interests. Mr. Mahama stressed his commitment to enhancing anti-corruption measures and […]
