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January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Mahama Announces New Cabinet: Haruna Iddrisu to Lead Education, Agbodza to Head Roads Ministry

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a new slate of cabinet nominees aimed at driving key reforms across critical sectors of Ghana’s development. Haruna Iddrisu, the former Minority Leader in Parliament, has been appointed as the Minister-designate for Education, where he

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Domelevo Defends ORAL Committee, Challenges Critics to Seek Legal Recourse

A member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Daniel Domelevo, has defended the committee's operations against criticism, asserting that anyone who believes the committee is acting unlawfully should take their grievances to court. Speaking on Joy News' Upfront on

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Mahama Strengthens Security Infrastructure With Key Appointments

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed seasoned security experts to vital roles in a strategic move to bolster Ghana’s security and governance framework. Prosper Douglas Bani, former Chief of Staff and Minister for the Interior, has been appointed as the new

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Pass the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Without Delay – Catholic Bishops Urge Mahama

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has urged President John Dramani Mahama’s government to prioritize the immediate reintroduction and passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. In a meeting on January 14, President

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Dr. Frank Amoakohene Appointed Ashanti Regional Minister as Mahama Unveils 10 Regional Nominees

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 10 individuals for regional ministerial positions, including Dr. Frank Amoakohene as the Ashanti Regional Minister. A formal request has been made to Parliament for the vetting and confirmation of these nominees, marking an important step

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Bawku Conflict: Restoring Peace is My Top Priority – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to restoring peace in Bawku, emphasizing that it is his top priority. During a visit to the town on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the President expressed his gratitude to residents for their support

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

President Mahama Proposes Completion of National Cathedral Without State Funds, Calls for Private Funding

President John Mahama has pledged to revisit the controversial National Cathedral project, committing to its completion without using state funds. Speaking at the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, January 12, Mahama criticized the project’s estimated $400 million

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Akufo-Addo’s Statue at Effia Nkwanta Roundabout Vandalized Again

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely vandalized for the second time. The first act of damage took place on December 16, 2024, when

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Vetting of Ato Forson, Jinapor, and Ayine to Begin Today

Parliament is set to begin the vetting process for the first group of ministerial nominees selected by President John Dramani Mahama today, Monday, January 13, 2025. The vetting will start with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Ablakwa Confirms Operation Recover All Loot Has Collected Strong Evidence of Misappropriated State Assets

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot team, has revealed that the team has gathered substantial evidence regarding looted state assets by officials from the previous administration. Ablakwa stated that