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 […]
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have made a renewed appeal for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stressing the need for regional unity and democratic transition. At a joint press conference in Abidjan on Wednesday, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara and Ghana’s President […]
President John Dramani Mahama has justified the decision to scale down Ghana’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations, revealing that the move saved the country GH₵19 million. Addressing the nation on Thursday, March 6, 2025, during the 68th Independence Day celebrations, President Mahama explained that hosting a full-scale event at Independence Square would have cost at least […]
Salakope and Agavedzi, two coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been grappling with severe devastation caused by recurrent tidal waves. In response to their recent plight, President John Dramani Mahama visited the affected residents, offering words of comfort and a firm assurance that the government is fully committed to […]
There are concerns within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over appointment snub especially from TEIN. While campaigning, the then candidate Mahama reportedly assured the Tertiary wing of the political party he was not going to overlook especially their cordinators during appointments. However, after winning the 2024 election, TEIN has been ignored by the appointing […]
President John Mahama on Monday, March 3, subtly downplayed a brief documentary that was played at the opening session of the National Economic Dialogue, highlighting his achievements and praises from citizens. The documentary, which celebrated his time in office, showcased key milestones and the positive impact he made during his presidency, although the event is […]
The highly anticipated National Economic Dialogue 2025 begins this morning at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together top economic experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to address Ghana’s pressing economic challenges. Led by President John Mahama, the forum will focus on the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together.” Discussions will center on […]
Professor Kofi Abotsi, the Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) School of Law, has stated that the constitution mandates presidents to present the actual State Of the Nation (SONA), rather than offering projections. He explained that, over the years, presidents have used the opportunity to outline their future plans as head of […]
President John Mahama has urged the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama and his First Deputy Governor to uphold and protect the independence of the bank. Speaking at Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 25, shortly after swearing them into office, he emphasised that as part of efforts to strengthen the economy, […]
President John Maham has nominated the Head of Financial Markets at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Zakari Mumuni as First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana. JoyBusiness understands that the decision was taken last Friday, February 21. Dr Mumuni is a distinguished central banker and researcher known for his contributions to monetary policy […]
