President John Mahama has dismissed suggestions that he intends to use his current tenure to push constitutional amendments that would allow him to run for a third term as president. Speaking at the Presidential Media Encounter at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, Mr Mahama laughed off the speculation, joking: “Look in my face, do I […]
The Presidency has issued a stringent directive barring all government officials from attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York without prior written authorisation from the Chief of Staff. The directive, announced by the President’s Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, states that no Minister, Deputy Minister, Civil or Public Servant, CEO of a […]
President John Dramani Mahama has said he will not contest the 2028 presidential election because per the 1992 Constitution his mandate will end on January 7, 2029. “I will not be a candidate in the next election and, therefore, I can hold the line when it comes to fiscal discipline,” he added. In line with […]
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday co-chaired the second plenary session on the theme “Economy: Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa”. This is at the ongoing 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan. He co-chaired the session with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, alongside interventions from Kenyan President William Ruto, Togolese President […]
President John Mahama has declared that the Ghanaian cedi is the best-performing currency in the world this year, as he urged Japanese businesses to seize new investment opportunities in Ghana. Speaking at the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX) on Wednesday, he said […]
Ghana’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has refuted claims that he is politically aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite being appointed by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, on Tuesday, August 12, Mr Choi said his professional work and relationships cut across political lines, stressing that […]
The remains of the two Muslim faithful who were among the eight patriots who lost their lives in last Wednesday’s helicopter crash have been laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, La, in Accra. This was after a short state ceremony at the forecourt of the State House which was attended by representatives of many […]
President John Dramani Mahama yesterday commissioned an Air Navigation Service (ANS) system at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra to serve as key operational hub for the provision of essential air navigation services for the nation and parts of West Africa. The new ANS facility is expected to be decoupled from the Ghana Civil […]
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated eight individuals to serve as Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to key international missions, following formal consultations with the Council of State. The announcement, detailed in a letter dated July 21, 2025, and signed by Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, underscores Ghana’s commitment to advancing its foreign […]
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide. The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday, […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools nationwide, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama. Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, confirmed this in a statement released on Thursday, July 17. He stated that “Management of GES has instructed all Heads […]
President John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis. Addressing a durbar during his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Western North Region on Tuesday, July 15, he expressed grave concern over the extent of destruction in Awaso, Dadieso, and Sefwi […]
