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January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Parliament Confirms Opare-Addo, Dzifa Gomashie, and Emelia Arthur as Ministers

Parliament has officially approved the appointments of three ministers following a heated debate on the floor of the House on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The confirmed nominees include George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Abla Dzifa Gomashie as

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

NPP Claims Spiritual Influence Led To 2024 Election Defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its unexpected defeat in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence, citing unusual occurrences that seemed to point to a non-material cause. In an interview, NPP General Secretary

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Oti Regional Minister-Designate Prioritizes Dialogue To Resolve Nkwanta Conflict

Accra, Ghana – John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Region Minister-Designate, has emphasized the importance of dialogue and collaboration in resolving the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta. The recent violence in Nkwanta, which resulted in three deaths and forced the displacement of numerous

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Ayariga Appointed Majority Leader of Parliament

Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has been officially named the new Leader of the Majority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament. He succeeds Cassiel Ato Forson, who has now taken on the role of Minister of Finance. In a

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Orders Appointees to Declare Assets or Face Consequences in Anti-Corruption Push

A strong move towards transparency and a commitment to fighting corruption within government President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all newly appointed government officials to declare their assets as part of his ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency in

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Asenso-Boakye Condemns Post-Election Violence, Calls for Urgent National Action

Accra, January 22, 2025 — Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Member of Parliament for Bantama, has strongly condemned the recent surge of post-election violence in Ghana, urging immediate and decisive action from the government to ensure accountability and restore order. In a

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Urges New Ministers To Serve Ghanaians With Humility and Accountability

President John Dramani Mahama has urged his newly sworn-in ministers to prioritize humility, respect, and accountability in their service to the people of Ghana. Speaking at the Jubilee House on January 22, Mahama reminded them of the high expectations placed on

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Parliament Confirms Three Ministers to Lead Education, Roads, and Agriculture

Parliament has officially confirmed the appointment of three key nominees to drive leadership in Education, Roads, and Agriculture, following their rigorous vetting by the Appointments Committee. Haruna Iddrisu has been confirmed as Minister-designate for Education, Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister-designate for

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Parliament Approves Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dr. Dominic Ayine as Ministers

Parliament has approved the first batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama, following their successful vetting by the Appointments Committee. The Committee unanimously recommended Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority Leader; John Jinapor, MP

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

NDC Supporters Set Ho Party Office on Fire in Protest Over Appointment Exclusion

Protests Escalate as Youth Destroy Party Property and Block Roads in Volta Region Disgruntled National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters in the Ho Central Constituency, Volta Region, set the party office ablaze in protest over their exclusion from recent presidential appointments made