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Mahama Visits Tidal Wave-Hit Fuveme, Promises Coastal Protection Measures
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Mahama Visits Tidal Wave-Hit Fuveme, Promises Coastal Protection Measures

Former President John Dramani Mahama has visited Fuveme in Ghana’s Volta Region to assess the devastation caused by recent tidal waves and engage affected residents on urgent relief efforts and long-term solutions. During the visit, Mr. Mahama expressed concern over the recurring impact of coastal erosion and flooding on livelihoods in the area. He assured residents that both immediate and sustainable interventions are being prioritized to protect vulnerable communities. He highlighted that Fuveme is among the beneficiary areas under the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program, a World Bank-supported initiative valued at $150 million. The program is designed to address coastal degradation and tidal wave threats across several at-risk communities in the region. According to Mr...
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Private Sector-Led Growth at CEO Engagement
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Private Sector-Led Growth at CEO Engagement

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, positioning the private sector as the engine of Ghana’s economic transformation. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Ghana CEO Network at the Presidency, President Mahama highlighted significant strides in Ghana’s economic recovery. He revealed that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen to an estimated $114 billion, making Ghana the eighth-largest economy in Africa. According to the President, the progress is the result of prudent fiscal management, reduced public sector waste, and renewed investor confidence. He assured business leaders of sustained government collaboration to maintain economic stability and growth. President Mahama also und...
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Relief in Sight for Kasoa–Winneba Motorists as Road Project Advances — Mahama
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Relief in Sight for Kasoa–Winneba Motorists as Road Project Advances — Mahama

Motorists and commuters along the busy Kasoa–Winneba highway are set to experience significant relief in the coming weeks, as rehabilitation works on the critical corridor continue to progress steadily under the government’s infrastructure programme. President John Dramani Mahama, during an inspection tour of the project on Thursday, expressed satisfaction with both the pace and quality of work. He announced that portions of the newly paved road will be opened to traffic within the next month to help ease congestion, while full completion is expected by December, or at the latest, the first quarter of next year. “I understand the frustrations faced by commuters, but help is on the way. The contractor is doing good work, and we are closely monitoring progress to ensure timely delivery...
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Development After Meeting Eastern Regional Chiefs
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Development After Meeting Eastern Regional Chiefs

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive and balanced national development following a high-level engagement with the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs. The meeting, led by Nene Sakite II, formed part of ongoing consultations between government and traditional authorities aimed at strengthening collaboration for national progress. During the courtesy call, President Mahama highlighted signs of economic recovery, pointing to improved macroeconomic stability, declining inflation, a strengthening local currency, and Ghana’s ability to meet its debt obligations despite global economic pressures. He also disclosed that government is taking steps to operationalize the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS) at Bunso, a m...
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Mahama Inspects New Cardiology Centre at Tamale Teaching Hospital
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Mahama Inspects New Cardiology Centre at Tamale Teaching Hospital

John Dramani Mahama has inspected ongoing construction of a state-of-the-art cardiology centre at Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Northern Region. The facility, being developed under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is expected to significantly boost specialised healthcare services in the country, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Once completed, the cardiology centre will help reduce the need for patients in the Northern Region and surrounding areas to travel long distances in search of advanced cardiac care. Health experts have long cited limited access to specialised treatment facilities as a major challenge contributing to poor health outcomes in rural and underserved communities. During the inspection, Pre...
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Mahama Clarifies Purpose of Tricycles Under Free Primary Health Care Initiative
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Mahama Clarifies Purpose of Tricycles Under Free Primary Health Care Initiative

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the tricycles being distributed under the government’s Free Primary Health Care initiative are not intended to function as ambulances, but rather as tools to enhance community healthcare delivery. According to the President, the tricycles are designed to support health workers and volunteers in reaching underserved communities, enabling them to move efficiently from village to village to carry out health screening and outreach programmes. He emphasized that the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen preventive healthcare and expand access to essential medical services across Ghana. Speaking during a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-hour market in Bimbilla, President Mahama noted that improving healt...
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President Mahama Nominates Five Experts to Ghana’s Fiscal Council to Strengthen Public Financial Management
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President Mahama Nominates Five Experts to Ghana’s Fiscal Council to Strengthen Public Financial Management

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished professionals for appointment to Ghana’s Fiscal Council, in accordance with Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended. The move is aimed at reinforcing fiscal discipline, improving oversight, and promoting prudent public financial management in Ghana. The nominees are Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah (proposed Chairperson), Prof. Patrick Opoku Asuming, Leslie Dwight Mensah, J. Kweku Bedu-Addo, and Dr. Henry Akpenamawu Kofi Wampah. The group brings together extensive expertise spanning academia, economic policy, research, and financial governance. According to the Presidency, the diverse professional backgrounds of the nominees are expected to strengthen the Council’s capacity to provide ind...
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Mahama Praises Julius Debrah at Kwahu Business Forum, Unveils Major Economic Expansion Plans
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Mahama Praises Julius Debrah at Kwahu Business Forum, Unveils Major Economic Expansion Plans

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, for his visionary leadership in conceiving and developing the Kwahu Business Forum into a leading national platform for business dialogue and economic engagement. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum 2026, President Mahama praised the initiative for its growing influence in fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors, noting its importance in advancing Ghana’s economic transformation agenda. He further announced plans to elevate the Forum through the construction of a permanent convention, conference, and exhibition centre, to be developed in partnership with Metalex and Trasacco Group. The facility is expected to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to host large-scale business and investmen...
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President Mahama announces a high-level panel of the Accra Reset.
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President Mahama announces a high-level panel of the Accra Reset.

The Chancery of the Accra Reset, an African health and economic sovereignty initiative championed by President John Dramani Mahama has announced a high-level panel of the Accra Reset Initiative tasked with reforming the global health architecture and governance system. The eighteen-member panel will be co-chaired by four distinguished global health leaders: Peter Piot, former Director-General of UNAIDS and Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; El Hadj As Sy, Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation and former Under-Secretary General of the United Nations; Nisia Trindade, Minister for Health of Brazil and President Emerita of Fiocruz; and Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister for Health of the Republic of Indonesia. The panel has been mandated to produce concrete, actio...
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Accra Reset Launches High-Level Panel to Reform Global Health Governance
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Accra Reset Launches High-Level Panel to Reform Global Health Governance

The Chancery of the Accra Reset, an African-led health and economic sovereignty initiative championed by John Dramani Mahama, has announced the formation of a high-level panel to drive reforms in global health architecture and governance. The newly established 18-member panel is tasked with producing concrete and actionable proposals to restructure the global health system one that organizers say has historically positioned Global South governments as passive recipients rather than active decision-makers. Global Leadership Driving Reform The panel will be co-chaired by prominent global health and policy leaders, including Peter Piot, El Hadj As Sy, Nísia Trindade, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin. Their mandate is to reshape a global health order that better reflects equity, sovereignty...
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