President John Mahama names Dr. Randy Abbey as Acting CEO of COCOBOD
President John Dramani Mahama has named Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). In compliance with Section 12(2) of the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 1984 (P.N.D.C.L. 81) and Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the nomination was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025. […]
Ministerial nominations of Ato Forson, Jinapor, Ayine approved by Parliament
The first group of ministerial nominees nominated by President John Dramani Mahama has been accepted by Parliament after a thorough screening and discussion process. The approved nominees include: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister As Energy Minister, John Jinapor Attorney General and Justice Minister Dr. Dominic Ayine The Appointments Committee meticulously evaluated the candidates’ credentials, […]
Time Has Come To Elect MMDCEs –Ahmed Ibrahim
Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has urged the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), stating that this is the best time to put the reform into effect. In Ghana, there has been a long-running discussion about electing MMDCEs. Advocates contend that this would increase accountability and […]
Ghanaian students develop deeper interest for science as Japanese volunteers organise “Science Magic Show”
Japanese volunteers serving in various Ghanaian schools under the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA’s) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) program, organised a Science Magic Show on 24th and 25th June 2024. Tutors at the St. Louis College of Education and students of the Old Tafo M/A Basic School in Kumasi, were treated to series of […]
Muntaka, Ablakwa, Sam George, and Omane Boamah feature in Mahama’s new appointments
President John Dramani Mahama has named his last group of ministerial nominations. North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been nominated as the Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while Asawase MP Muntaka Mubarak has been nominated as the Minister-Designate for the Interior Ministry.
IGP sets up Special Investigative team to probe 2020, 2024 election-related deaths
In response to President John Dramani Mahama’s letter, Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has directed investigations into the deaths that occurred during the 2020 and 2024 elections, according to the Chronicle Newspaper. The report claims that the IGP has assigned a specialized investigative team to the CID Headquarters and given them deadlines to […]
Commissioner-General of GRA Julie Essiam has stepped down from her position
Ms Julie Essiam, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has submitted her resignation letter to the president’s office through the minister-designate for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson. On March 24, 2024, former President Akufo-Addo appointed Miss Julie Essiam as Commissioner-General of the GRA. Before her appointment, she was in charge of the GRA’s Support […]
Eric Opoku calls for immediate action to address Ghana’s poultry crisis
Ghana’s poultry industry is in crisis, according to Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku, who has emphasized the urgent need for reforms. During his vetting on Monday, January 20, Opoku emphasized that resolving the sector’s issues is crucial to guaranteeing food security and promoting economic expansion. He said there are a lot of issues […]
Donald Trump officially becomes new US president
Donald Trump has officially become the 47th president of the United States. In a special ceremony called an inauguration, President Trump took over from Joe Biden as America’s new leader. A number of former US presidents, including Mr Biden, attended the ceremony. It was moved inside the US Capitol building in Washington DC for the […]
Nana Yaa Jantuah,Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Seth Terkper, take on key presidential roles
President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant appointments to the Office of the President aimed at improving governance and operational efficiency. The selections were emphasized as evidence of the President’s dedication to responsive administration and effective leadership in a statement released by the Presidency on Tuesday, January 21. President Mahama conveyed his trust that new […]