The Civil Society Alliance has called on President John Dramani Mahama to issue a directive to immediately halt illegal mining activities across the country, stressing the detrimental effects these activities have on the environment. Speaking at a press conference, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security, Nana AmoasiContinue Reading
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a thorough validation of data concerning the number of beneficiaries of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During his first official visit to the Ministry on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, following his swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama, IddrisuContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi Kenya, where he will join other African leaders to participate in a High-Level Retreat on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms. The retreat is expected to begin from 27th to 28th of January at the invitation of Kenya’s President, William Ruto who wasContinue Reading
In response to severe food shortages in Senior High Schools, President John Mahama has ordered the Chief of Staff to collaborate with the GES to distribute food supplies from Tema warehouses. President John Mahama has taken a decisive action to address the escalating food shortages in Senior High Schools (SHS)Continue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has met with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address longstanding challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, particularly the financial sustainability of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the overall power distribution framework. The meeting, held at the President’s office, marked the beginning of what the President described as a new chapterContinue Reading
President Mahama’s nominee for Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has pledged to reduce Ghana’s inflation to single digits through robust fiscal measures, particularly by controlling government expenditure. Speaking during his vetting on January 13, Dr. Forson outlined a series of proposals aimed at stabilizing the economy, including cutting unnecessaryContinue Reading
All members of statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils appointed by former President Nana Akufo-Addo and Ministers in his administration have been reminded they no longer hold office. This reminder, detailed in a press statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, January 13, 2025, follows provisions of the Presidential (Transition)Continue Reading
The President of Ghana, H.E. John Mahama, has instructed the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to launch an immediate investigation into the tragic deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections. According to a statement issued, these incidents have left an indelible mark on theContinue Reading