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Mahama to embark on “Thank You Tour” to Upper West/Greater Accra Regions 
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Mahama to embark on “Thank You Tour” to Upper West/Greater Accra Regions 

President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to take his nationwide, "Thank You Tour" to Upper West and Greater Accra Regions on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, respectively.  The "Thank You Tour" is to enable the President express gratitude to the Chiefs and People of the two Regions for their massive support for him and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general election.  According to the Presidency, President Mahama is expected to address a durbar of the Chiefs and People of the Upper West Region at the Jubilee Park in Wa on Thursday, May 15, at 1400 hours.  The President will then return to Accra for a similar durbar of the Chiefs and People of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, May 16.  The nationwide "Thank You Tour", which has already...
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Sammy Gyamfi apologises over dollar gift to Agradaa
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Sammy Gyamfi apologises over dollar gift to Agradaa

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over a cash donation he made to former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist, Patricia Oduro Koranteng, popularly known as Nana Agradaa. The apology comes after a video surfaced on social media showing Mr. Gyamfi handing over dollars to Nana Agradaa during an event. The gesture sparked criticism from members of the public and political supporters, many of whom expressed disappointment over his association with the controversial figure. In a Facebook post on Sunday, May 11, Mr. Gyamfi described the donation as a “private act of kindness” and admitted he had not anticipated it becoming public. He called the situation “unfortunate and regrettable” an...
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Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over cash gift to Agradaa
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Chief of Staff summons Sammy Gyamfi over cash gift to Agradaa

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, after a viral video emerged showing him handing over an undisclosed sum of money—reportedly in US dollars—to evangelist and former fetish priestess Patricia Oduro Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa. Sources at the Jubilee House confirmed to Citi News that Sammy Gyamfi has been asked to appear before the Chief of Staff to explain the circumstances surrounding the transaction, which has sparked widespread public criticism and raised concerns over the ethical conduct of public officials. The footage, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms, captures Gyamfi in what appears to be a personal encounter with Nana Agradaa. The purpose and nature ...
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Mother’s Day: President Mahama visits Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in London
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Mother’s Day: President Mahama visits Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in London

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday visited Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who is recuperating in London. The President in a statement to mark this year's International Mother's Day, extended a special Mother’s Day greeting to his Vice President, whom he had the pleasure of visiting earlier on Sunday morning. "She is taking a deserved rest after recovering from illness and looking forward to resuming her duties soon," the statement said. "To her and all Ghanaian mothers, I say Happy Mother’s Day," President Mahama stated  in the statement. The President was accompanied by Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance and Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, Member of Parliament for Adaklu. Source: GNA
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Declare Assets Tomorrow Or Dismissal – Mahama To Appointees
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Declare Assets Tomorrow Or Dismissal – Mahama To Appointees

President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has warned that any of his appointees who fail to declare their assets by the end of Wednesday, May 7, 2025, will be sacked. The President made the declaration during the launch of a new Code of Conduct for Public Servants in Accra yesterday. Addressing the issue of accountability and transparency in governance, President Mahama said he would not tolerate any breach of constitutional obligations related to asset declaration. “If by close of day, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, any of you still fails to declare your assets, count yourself automatically dismissed,” President Mahama warned, and added, “When it comes to protecting the integrity of this government, I will not compromise.” The President’s comments come after the ...
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ECG is not for privatisation- President Mahama assures Ghanaian workers
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ECG is not for privatisation- President Mahama assures Ghanaian workers

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaian workers that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will not be privitised. He said the Company had been brought to its knees by a culture of poor governance over the last eight years under the previous Government, with debt of GH¢68 billion and rising. “If we do not do something drastic, whole power sector will collapse. We can only bring down power tariffs if we improve efficiency in the distribution of power. Let me assure you that it is not my intention to privatize the ECG as an institution,” President Mahama said in his May Day address to the nation at the Blackstar Square in Accra. “Our attention is more a public private collaboration to inject efficiency into our downstream electricity distribution system. Now I say, it wi...
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May Day: Mahama reiterates Government’s commitment to combating galamsey menace
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May Day: Mahama reiterates Government’s commitment to combating galamsey menace

President John Dramani Mahama, Thursday reiterated the Government’s commitment to combating the menace of illegal mining (galamsey). He said the fight against galamsey was a complex one and that when he was vying for the Presidency, he did not indicate that he would win that fight against galamsey in four months. “Yet we will not give up. Our gallant men of the Armed Forces and security services are up to the fight,” President Mahama stated in his address to Ghanaian workers at the National May Day Parade at the Blackstar Square in Accra. “And we will continue to score successes against the selfish companies and individuals, who are destroying our forest and polluting our water bodies. As far as the fight against galamsey is concerned, I say aluta continua.” Touching on some ma...
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President Mahama appoints Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Deputy BoG Governor 
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President Mahama appoints Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Deputy BoG Governor 

President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended, appointed Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).   A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Mrs Asante-Asiedu is a Chartered Banker and seasoned corporate leader who has served as Group Head, Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana PLC.   She holds an MBA in Marketing from GIMPA Business School (2021), an MA in Journalism Studies from Cardiff University (2005), and diploma in Journalism (Ghana Institute of Journalism, 1997) and Politics and Public Affairs Reporting (International Institute o...
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President Mahama launches Free Sanitary Pad for Girls in School
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President Mahama launches Free Sanitary Pad for Girls in School

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday launched the Free Sanitary Pad Distribution Programme for Girls in School in Accra. The national launch is in fulfilment of the President's campaign promise and as part of the Government’s broader commitment to gender equity in education. It marks a significant step toward promoting menstrual health and hygiene, as well as improving educational outcomes for adolescent girls across the country. President Mahama, in his remarks, noted that he spoke on Wednesday to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who was recuperating in the United Kingdom, and that she was doing very well  and would soon return home. “I wish to extend the greetings of Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to all of you. I spoke to her yesterday and I told her ...
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President Mahama Suspends Chief Justice, Sets Up Committee to Probe Petitions
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President Mahama Suspends Chief Justice, Sets Up Committee to Probe Petitions

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo following the establishment of a prima facie case against her. The decision comes after three separate petitions were filed and reviewed in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State. A five-member committee has been constituted by the President to investigate the allegations. The committee comprises: Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, Justice of the Supreme Court – Chairman Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Justice of the Supreme Court – Member Daniel Yaw Domelevo, Former Auditor-General – Member Major Flora Bazwaanura Dalugo of the Ghana Armed Forces – Member Professor James Sefah Dzisah, Associate Professor at the Uni...
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