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Mahama delivers inaugural lecture on African Affairs at Ohio State University
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Mahama delivers inaugural lecture on African Affairs at Ohio State University

Former President John Dramani Mahama will today, Friday, deliver the 2023 inaugural lecture of the Center for African Studies at Ohio State University. The bi-annual African Affairs Lecture serves as a platform to promote awareness of Africa and its significant yet often overlooked role in fostering global peace and stability. This year's theme, "Successes and Challenges of Post-Cold War Africa's Democracy," focuses on the current state of democracy in Africa. It is a timely subject, according to the Ohio State University, because of recent political events, such as the coup d'états in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon, as well as the political turmoil in Sudan, Zimbabwe, Chad, and other countries. Mahama’s lecture and subsequent interaction are expected to shed light on the commitment of ...
“I don’t visit former president Mahama” – IGP Dampare
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“I don’t visit former president Mahama” – IGP Dampare

Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akufo Dampare, Tuesday said he does not visit former President John Dramani Mahama. In his public hearing appearance before a Committee in Parliament, Dr Dampare explained the role of a police officer in providing services to the citizens, clarifying that former President Mahama was a part of the Ghanaian populace to whom he would willingly offer service if necessary. A Commissioner of Police, Mr George Alex Asare, who had been cited for his alleged involvement in an alleged leaked tape plotting the removal of Dr Dampare while being interrogated by Parliament's Committee probing the secret recording alleged that secret meetings had been occurring between Mr Mahama and the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Yet, when questioned before the Com...
Former President Mahama gets first grandchild on his birthday  
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Former President Mahama gets first grandchild on his birthday  

Former President John Dramani Mahama is now a grandfather as he was gifted his first grandchild on his birthday, November 29, last year. Shafik Mahama, the former President’s son, and his wife, Asmah, an Algerian, delivered their first child two and a half years after their wedding. Mr Mahama posted a video of himself and his newly born grandchild on Facebook, saying: "Congratulations Shafik and Asma. Welcome granddaughter Alyazia Frema Mahama."
Former President Kufuor cautions NPP Presidential Candidates to show sportsmanship  
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Former President Kufuor cautions NPP Presidential Candidates to show sportsmanship  

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has cautioned prospective presidential candidates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming presidential primaries to show sportsmanship, and all should support the candidate who will win the primaries.  “I’m confident that the NPP is a better option when it comes to governance of this country. I hope the NPP will work hard to win the next election,” the former president said.  Former President Agyekum Kufuor made this known when Mr. Joe Ghartey, former Attorney General and Minister for Justice in the then Kufuor Administration, now a presidential aspirant climbed the Aburi Mountains for a pilgrimage to the residence of former President Agyekum Kufuor.  The visit afforded Mr Ghartey the opportunity to formally inform President Kufu...
Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president
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Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president

Image caption,Mr Khama left office in 2018 after 10 years A court in Botswana has issued an arrest warrant for former President Ian Khama for the possession of illegal firearms. The judge issued orders that Mr Khama should be arrested on sight. The 69-year-old left the country last year and has been residing in neighbouring South Africa. He has denied the charges and says they are part of a political conspiracy after he fell out with his successor President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Mr Khama left office in 2018 after two five-year terms. He is facing 14 charges including allegations of money laundering and handling stolen property. The warrant issued is only for the possession of five illegal firearms. He is jointly charged with the former heads of intelligence and police se...
Super Clash: Asante Kotoko call on former President Kufour ahead of Hearts of Oak tie
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Super Clash: Asante Kotoko call on former President Kufour ahead of Hearts of Oak tie

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has paid a visit to former President of the Republic Ghana John Agyekum Kufuor ahead of their big game on Sunday against Accra Hearts of Oak. The playing body and technical team of the Reds visited the residence of the former head of state on Friday evening to formally inform him of their arrival in the capital city and also about their impending game against Hearts. The Porcupine Warriors arrived at the capital on Friday afternoon as they gear up for the Super Clash against their rivals, Hearts of Oak on Sunday. As part of their norm, the team visited Kufour, who is a former board chairman of the club. Former President Kufuor encouraged the team ahead of the game on Sunday that will be staged at the Accra Sports Stadium. According to him, he expect...
Four Majority MPs file motion for probe into Atta-Mills’ death
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Four Majority MPs file motion for probe into Atta-Mills’ death

Four members of the Majority group in Parliament have filed a private member’s motion seeking the constitution of a bi-partisan group to probe the death of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills. The group behind this motion is led by Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh. It’s unclear what the grounds for the probe are, but if the motion is admitted by the Speaker and tabled for debate, the sponsors would be required to provide a basis for their motion. Tolon MP, Habib Iddrisu, Mpraeso MP, Davis Opoku Ansah, and Tema Central MP, Yves Hanson Nortey complete the quartet of lawmakers seeking the intervention of the house to investigate the death which occurred on July 24, 2012. Atta-Mills had returned to Ghana after visiting the US for medical checks shortly before his ...
Ghana’s oldest living former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, turns 83 today
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Ghana’s oldest living former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, turns 83 today

John Agyekum Kufuor born on December 8, 1938John Kufuor is former president of GhanaJohn Agyekum Kufuor is nicknamed the ‘Gentle Giant’Ghana’s oldest living former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, turns 83 years today.The statesman took over the reins of power after the exit of his predecessor, the late former president, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, serving as the president of the Republic of Ghana from January 7, 2001, to January 7, 2009, under the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).Nicknamed the ‘Gentle Giant’, John Agyekum Kufuor is credited with such initiatives as the National Health Insurance Scheme.During the celebration of his 80th birthday celebration a few years ago, a brand new trophy for the first ever J.A. Kufuor Cup match was out doored as part of the maiden edition...
Former President John Mahama to embark on a thank you tour
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Former President John Mahama to embark on a thank you tour

Former President John Dramani Mahama is set to begin a thank-you tour across the country next week. The tour according inside sources is a prelude to his official declaration to contest for the presidency for the fourth time after his embarrassing defeat in the 2016 elections. The first leg of his tour shall focus on the northern belt of Ghana, where he is expected to meet NDC supporters and Ghanaians in general. According to the schedule, John Mahama will be accompanied by former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and a few national executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes barely five months after the controversial Supreme Court ruling on the 2021 Presidential election dispute.
I’ve been up throughout the night monitoring the elections, says Kufuor
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I’ve been up throughout the night monitoring the elections, says Kufuor

Former President Kufuor says this year's presidential and parliamentary elections have been a very tight race Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says he has been staying up throughout the night monitoring the results of the 7 December poll. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show with Kojo Mensah, Kufuor said: “I have been up throughout the night following the results and listening to the results from all over the country.” President Kufuor said the race to the Jubilee House has been “a very tight race,” adding “Thank God, I believe that my party has won the presidency. Parliament I quite expected to have performed far better than it has so far but I believe that marginally we are taking the House. Whether he is disappointed in the results so far, President Kufu...