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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

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Mahama: ‘I Can Appoint Only 60 Ministers, Many Will Be Disappointed’

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed the tough challenge of appointing only 60 ministers while facing an overwhelming flood of CVs from eager candidates. Speaking at a Presidential Dinner in Accra on January 8, he emphasized the need to build a

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Mahama Announces Key Ministerial Nominations: Ato Forson for Finance, Ayine as Attorney General

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled his first set of ministerial appointments for the upcoming government, naming Dr. Ato Cassiel Forson as Finance Minister-designate, Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister for Justice-designate, and John Jinapor as Energy Minister-designate. The nominations

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Returning Officer for Ablekuma North Quits After Frustrations with Result Collation

The Returning Officer for the Ablekuma North Constituency, Vincent Obeng, has announced his resignation from overseeing the collation of election results in the area, citing frustrations during the process on January 8, 2025. Obeng informed the Electoral Commission (EC) that a

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

NPP’s Defeat in 2024 Election Due to Poor Communication of Challenges – Vincent Assafuah

Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, has attributed the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to its failure to effectively communicate the challenges it faced during its tenure to the Ghanaian public. Mr.