Mahama revokes all public service appointments, recruitments made after December 7
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has canceled all appointments and recruitments within the Public Service subsequent to December 7, 2024. According to a private document generated by Metro TV, all heads of government agencies have received instructions to follow the direction. People who were hired or appointed to a variety of public sector positions following […]
Osafo-Maafo’s son, three deputies sacked in major SSNIT shake up
The government has withdrawn the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). His three subordinates’ contracts have also been terminated, according to Metro TV sources. Director-General, Operations and Benefits; Nana Serwah Bonsu Amoako, Deputy Director-General, Investment and Development; and Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General, Finance and Administration, […]
Mahama orders urgent action to fill $156m USAID funding gap
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has been instructed by President John Dramani Mahama to act quickly to close the funding gap caused by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program’s suspension. In a statement released on February 11, the Presidency expressed Mahama’s profound worry about the projected $156 million shortfall and cautioned […]
Elikplim Akurugu committed to improving healthcare Infrastructure in Dome Kwabenya
The MP for Dome Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu has said that she is committed to improving quality healthcare infrastructure in the Dome Kwabenya constituency. Addressing the media and people of the town after touring all the health facilities in the constituency , Elikplim Akurugu re- affirmed her commitment to bring the development of the constituency […]
Expect a much smaller presidential staff than Akufo-Addo’s 336 – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communication, has reiterated the administration of President John Dramani Mahama’s dedication to a lean government, making sure that the number of presidential staff appointments stays far below the 336 staffers recorded during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of […]
All set for Council of State Elections today; 155 to contest in 16 regions
Candidates for the Council of State elections, which are set for today, February 11, have submitted nominations, with 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana. Regional representatives who will advise President John Dramani Mahama on important national issues will be chosen by the eagerly awaited elections, which are an essential part of Ghana’s governance […]
Ghana’s corruption score drops for first time in five years – Report
Ghana has recorded a decline in its anti-corruption efforts, scoring 42 out of 100 in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 released by Transparency International. This marks a drop from last year’s score of 43, the first decline in five years, raising concerns over the country’s fight against corruption. The latest ranking places Ghana […]
John Jinapor Holds Bilateral Engagement With The Petroleum Resources Minister (Gas) Of Nigeria
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition of Ghana, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday, 7th February 2025, held a bilateral engagement with the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The two leaders discussed matters concerning the West African […]
Goldboard Technical Committee Calls On Lands Minister
The GoldBoard Technical Committee, led by Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq., Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), met with the Lands Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Monday, February 10, 2025. During the meeting, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi presented a comprehensive policy concept for establishing the GoldBoard, emphasizing the committee’s readiness to collaborate […]