Ada chiefs call on President-elect Mahama to intervene in Songor lagoon attacks

The Ada Community Chiefs Association has called on President-elect, John Dramani Mahama to intervene in a series of attacks on the Ada Songor lagoon, which holds a salt extraction concession.  The association alleged that inciteful comments from some executive members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ada were fueling such attacks. They made the […]

‘It will be disastrous if Mahama removes the Chief Justice’ – Prof. Stephen Adei

Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), has expressed strong reservations about the potential removal of the Chief Justice by President-elect John Dramani Mahama. According to Professor Adei, such an action would set a dangerous precedent with long-term implications for Ghana’s judiciary and democratic stability. Speaking […]

Mahama forms 5-member team to collect public reports on suspected corruption cases

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has established a team to gather and receive information from the public regarding suspected acts of corruption. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 18, and signed by the Spokesperson of the Mahama Transition Team, the newly formed body will serve as a conduit for citizens to report corruption-related […]

CSOs urge Mahama to cancel SML and Agyapa Royalties deals

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) focused on Extractives, Anti-Corruption, and Good Governance has called on President-elect John Mahama to terminate the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) contract. The CSOs argue that the current SML agreement has diverted millions of Ghana Cedis into private hands without yielding sufficient benefits for the nation. They believe ending […]

Mahama to renegotiate IMF, World Bank deals

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has pledged to review and adjust Ghana’s existing agreements with development partners to align with the country’s current needs and aspirations. Speaking during a courtesy call by the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Charles Abani, Mr Mahama emphasised the importance of creating partnerships that reflected the realities of today and the vision […]

Having Ghana’s 1st female vice president deserves nationwide celebration – Akufo-Addo

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 […]