The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed fresh allegations of drug trafficking linked to recent aircraft landings at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), insisting that the incidents were technical and logistical in nature. His comments come in response to the renewed claims by Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence […]
President John Mahama has appointed Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, a distinguished aviation expert, as the acting Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Rev. Arthur brings more than 30 years of experience in air transport, economic regulation, business development and strategic planning to his new role, along with a clear vision for the […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially announced the abolition of the controversial 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). This follows the President’s assent to the Electronic Transfer Levy Act, 2022 (Act 1075) and its Amendment Act, 2022 (Act 1089) earlier today. With immediate effect from midnight, April 2, 2025, all financial institutions and payment platforms […]
President John Dramani Mahama has responded to allegations of suspicious flights arriving in Ghana, directing a thorough investigation into claims of drug trafficking and money laundering. This follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament regarding Ghana’s security. In a statement on his official Facebook page, President Mahama assured that the government would leave no […]
Forty ex-public sector employees have taken legal action against the government. The aggrieved group is accusing it of wrongful and politically motivated terminations. The workers, hired in 2024, claim their dismissals breached constitutional rights and due process. The firings followed a February 10, 2025, directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, instructing public institutions to […]
President John Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State following the submission of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to a statement from Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State, in line with the constitutional […]
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 72 individuals for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE), pending approval from their respective District Assemblies. According to a statement issued on March 26 by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, the nominations are in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution […]
President John Mahama has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which take effect from March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The […]
President John Dramani Mahama has made new appointments to the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Ghana Prisons Service. The new appointees were named in a statement from the presidency signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications, issued on Friday, March 13. The […]
President John Mahama has sworn in Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). COP Yohuno’s appointment was announced on Thursday, March 13, marking a leadership transition in the Ghana Police Service. He takes over from Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The ceremony took place at the Jubilee house on […]
President John Mahama has announced plans to strengthen economic cooperation between Ghana and Burkina Faso, with discussions underway to establish a direct flight between Accra and Ouagadougou. Speaking after a meeting with Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President Mahama revealed that a Ghanaian airline is set to operate a daily flight between the […]
President John Mahama is set to undertake a working visit to Burkina Faso on Monday, 10th March 2025. The visit forms part of his broader diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening Ghana’s ties with its West African neighbours. During his stay in Ouagadougou, President Mahama will meet with Burkinabe leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to discuss key […]
