`Traditional authorities in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region have appealed to President Mahama to consider completing abandoned projects initiated by successive governments in their jurisdiction. They believe these projects when completed would contribute meaningfully to the development of the constituency and consequently uplift the livelihoods of theContinue Reading
Accommodation facilities at the residency of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council are rotting away, after years of neglect by the New Patriotic Party administration. About five houses, including the Regional Minister’s residency and the Presidential Lodge, were left unoccupied for eight years, leading to their deterioration. Within the Ashanti RegionalContinue Reading
President John Mahama says his government will continue and complete the construction of unfinished healthcare facilities to improve accessibility and the quality of healthcare in the country. He said, “We shall continue abandoned health projects and operationalise them as key steps towards expanding healthcare access nationwide.” Speaking at the NationalContinue Reading
The Minority Members of Parliament have strongly objected to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s description of their caucus as a “micro-minority.” Leading the protest, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin expressed the caucus’s dissatisfaction during a parliamentary session, stating that the label was inappropriate and uncalled for. The incident occurred during the session onContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Coordinating Directors (MMDCDs), cautioning them against undertaking any capital expenditure-related activities. This directive comes in the wake of the revocation of appointments for all Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and Assembly members,Continue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock over the severity of the looming power crisis as he assumes office. This follows concerns raised by John Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, regarding a severe fuel shortage threatening to plunge the country into an energy crisis, commonly referred to asContinue Reading
The Ghana Police Service has commended the public for their cooperation during the presidential swearing-in ceremony. President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang were officially sworn into office on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 following Mahama’s victory in the 2024 general elections. In a statement issued onContinue Reading
Tensions flared during the collation of parliamentary results for the Ablekuma North constituency as agents from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) clashed over the authenticity of pink sheets. The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday January 6 temporarily suspended the collation process for the AblekumaContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama’s first 100 days are expected to feature a series of “scrapping” measures and tough decisions aimed at eliminating controversial tax handles introduced by the Akufo-Addo administration. In fact, in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 Manifesto, President Mahama promised to scrap four taxes, including import dutyContinue Reading
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has appealed to banks and financial institutions to reschedule the financial obligations of traders at the Kantamanto market, following the devastating fire outbreak last week. Speaking to journalists after the association donated GH₵40,000 to support the reconstruction of the market, the First ViceContinue Reading