Mahama pledges commitment to judicial independence and constitutional reform
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice system. Speaking at the 92nd Annual Jalsa Salana, Mahama outlined his government’s agenda for judicial reforms aimed at ensuring greater independence and fairness in the legal system. Highlighting the critical need for impartiality in governance, Mahama stressed that a truly independent […]
President Mahama submits first set of ministerial nominations to parliament
Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has referred three ministerial nominees to the Appointments Committee for consideration and a report. President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister-Designate for Finance, John Jinapor as Minister-Designate for Energy, and Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister-Designate for Justice. “I have received on your behalf […]
Mahama nominates Ato Forson, Dominic Ayine, John Jinapor as ministers-designate
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed his first batch of cabinet nominations, with Dr. Ato Cassiel Forson, John Jinapor, and Dominic Ayini taking crucial positions. According to a statement made by the presidency on January 9, President Mahama has submitted ministerial nominations to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in compliance with Article 78 of […]
Fuel prices rise in 2025’s first pricing window
The first pricing window of January 2025 saw a slight increase in fuel costs, which alarmed stakeholders and consumers. Fuel price increases have a rippling effect on the economy, affecting transportation expenses, food prices, and general inflation. In a similar vein, diesel now costs GH˼15.99 per litre instead of GH̼15.80. Shell and Star Oil are […]
ECG privatization will be pursued as a way to enhance power distribution — Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has suggested privatizing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of attempts to solve inefficiencies in the country’s power distribution system. The President believes that integrating the private sector in ECG management will assist to address long-standing issues like as operational inefficiencies, financial mismanagement, and inadequate service delivery. During a […]
NPP’s Akua Afriyie insists she won Ablekuma North seat
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, has maintained that she emerged victorious in the constituency’s parliamentary elections. Speaking at the collation centre in Accra on Wednesday, Afriyie expressed her determination to ensure that the truth prevails in the electoral process. According to her, the electoral process in […]
Zoomlion lauded for its exceptional clean up for the Inauguration ceremony
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has earned praises for its exceptional efforts in beautifying the Black Star Square and parts of Accra for the inauguration of the Government of President John Dramani Mahama. The event marked the beginning of President’s Mahama’s new term in office, following his swearing-in on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The company’s clean-up and […]
Mahama revokes appointments of all MMDCEs
President John Mahama has revoked the appointments of Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, as well as Assembly Members, appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Local Governance Act. In a statement on Wednesday, January 8, the Office of the President, noted that the revocation of appointments takes effect immediately. The statement, […]
Mahama to hold emergency meeting over threat of dumsor
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yapei-Kusawgu and former Deputy Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has revealed that President John Mahama has directed the Chief of Staff to convene an emergency meeting with power sector players to discuss the impending power crisis. “Today at 10 am, His Excellency the President instructed that the Chief of […]
IES urges Mahama administration to act quickly to avoid looming dumsor
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has issued a serious warning about a potential power crisis, often known as ‘dumsor,’ and urged the Mahama administration to act decisively to avoid extended outages. Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of IES, labeled Ghana’s power sector as “fragile,” noting systemic inefficiencies and poor planning as major contributing reasons. […]