President John Dramani Mahama has named Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko as the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA). This historic appointment marks the first time the position has been filled internally, a move announced on January 24, 2025, through the NCA’s official Facebook page. Rev. Ing. Fianko, whose career spans over…
The government is set to raise GH¢6.353 billion through Treasury bills today, January 23, 2025, amid growing expectations of a possible reduction in interest rates after recent weeks of steady increases. The funds will be mobilized through the issuance of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day bills, primarily to roll over GH¢5.60 billion in maturing debt. Interest…
Former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has expressed that he would not be an appropriate choice for an ambassadorial position under President John Mahama. This follows the appointment of Nana Yaa Jantuah, a prominent figure in the Convention People’s Party (CPP), as a Presidential staffer. Speaking to Joy News, Mornah, who…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed allegations linking former President John Dramani Mahama to the ownership of a high-end Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Xtreme Edition. Eric Adjei, the NDC’s Deputy Communications Officer, refuted the claims during an interview on Nhyira FM on Friday, January 17, 2025. He explained that the luxurious vehicle, which features…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled another batch of ministerial appointments, with notable figures such as Haruna Iddrisu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and George Opare-Addo taking center stage. In a statement released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, the appointments include nine cabinet-level positions alongside three regional ministerial nominations. This announcement marks…
Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged to prioritize abolishing the controversial betting tax upon assuming office. He argues that the tax has failed to address the concerns it was designed to mitigate, particularly claims about its impact on youth morality. Speaking during his vetting in parliament on January 13, 2024, Dr. Forson…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians of his administration’s commitment to resolving the looming energy crisis and maintaining a reliable power supply. Addressing the gathering at the 92nd Jalsa in Gomoa Pomadze, Winneba, on January 9, 2025, Mahama responded to concerns raised by John Jinapor about inadequate fuel reserves for electricity generation. Mahama…
John Dramani Mahama has officially assumed office as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, he took the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath in a ceremony held in parliament at the Black Star Square, Accra. The swearing-in was conducted by the Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo. Following…
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A High Court has ruled in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), directing the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate results from the December 7, 2024, general elections in the Tema Central constituency. Justice Forson Agyapong, who presided over the case, instructed the EC to integrate the results from two remaining polling stations into the…