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President directs IGP to investigate deaths of Ghanaians during 2020/2024 elections

11Jan

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President directs IGP to investigate deaths of Ghanaians during 2020/2024 elections

President John Dramani Mahama has requested the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to initiate immediate investigations into the tragic deaths of Ghanaian citizens during the 2020/2024 general election. Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, in a letter addressed to the IGP, said those incidents, which occurred in various parts of the country, had left a lasting scar on the nation's democratic process. It was, thus, imperative that justice was served for the victims and their families, it said. To ensure the investigations were comprehensive and transparent, government proposed the stablishment of a Dedicated Investigative Taskforce within the CID to focus solely on those cases, ensuring undivided attention and efficient handling of the matter....

Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in governance – GSPD

10Jan

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Ensure representation of persons with disabilities in governance – GSPD

The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to ensure representation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in government appointments. The inclusion of PWDs in government is a critical step in advancing Ghana’s commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which Ghana ratified in 2012. It also aligns with the principles of equality and non-discrimination enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. Despite these commitments, PWDs remain significantly underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles, a statement issued by the GSPD said The statement signed jointly by Mr Matthew Annor-Kudom, National President and Mr Emmanuel Laryea, National Communications Officer and cop...

Police commend public for cooperation during President, Vice-President’s swearing-in ceremony

9Jan

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Police commend public for cooperation during President, Vice-President’s swearing-in ceremony

The Ghana Police Service has expressed gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during the swearing-in ceremony of the President and Vice-President on January 7, 2025. In a statement released in Accra by Madam Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs, the Police extended special thanks to the motoring public for their understanding during the temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra associated with the event. The statement emphasized the Police's ongoing commitment to ensuring peace, security, and order across the country and urged the public to continue their support.

President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations

9Jan

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President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first set of ministerial nominations to Parliament today (January 9, 2025), fulfilling a key constitutional requirement following his inauguration as President on January 7, 2025. The nominations, submitted to the Speaker of Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution, include three individuals for critical portfolios in finance, energy, and justice. The nominees are: 1. Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson – Minister for Finance Designate 2. Mr John Abdulai Jinapor – Minister for Energy Designate 3. Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine – Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has confirmed receipt of the names and referred the three ministeri...

9Jan

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Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson: Profile of Ghana’s Next Finance Minister

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, MPPh.D, MSc, BSc, ICA(Gh), FCIT(Gh)Economist |Chartered Accountant | Tax Practitioner Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson (Ph.D) is a lawmaker in the Parliamentof Ghana. He is an economist of great repute with deep insight,particularly on the economy of Ghana, a Chartered Accountant and aTax Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in the public andprivate sectors.His professional expertise covers macroeconomics, fiscal policy, tax policy and administration , finance andbusiness management.Dr . Forson is an Oxford-trained tax professional with a Master of Science degree in Taxation from the Universityof Oxford, UK and a Fellow of the Chartered InsAtute of TaxaAon, Ghana.He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from London South Bank University and i...

President Mahama urged to leave legacy of transformed Northern Ghana

9Jan

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President Mahama urged to leave legacy of transformed Northern Ghana

The Coalition of Northern Ghana Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged President John Dramani Mahama to leave a legacy of transformed Northern Ghana for even and balanced development across the country. Led by the Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA), the CSOs, in a statement congratulated the President for the resounding victory in the December polls and a smooth transition to the Flagstaff House and asked him to spread development as required by Article 36 of the 1992 Constitution. “The President’s reassurance and reaffirmation of his government’s commitment to reset the country and build a Ghana of opportunities for all in his inaugural address was indeed very intriguing, refreshing, inspiring and therefore commendable”, the statement, signed by ...

Presidential Inauguration: Mahama’s second coming ignites hope, positivity at Blackstar Square

8Jan

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Presidential Inauguration: Mahama’s second coming ignites hope, positivity at Blackstar Square

Red, gold and green national colours dominated the Black Square as local and international dignitaries positioned themselves early for the Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The demarcated "inner-perimetre" at the Square was the centre of activities lines up for the day. It was a grand celebration, allowing guests to appear in their best outfits, including the of the traditional Kente, which exhibited distinctive styles. Other glittering colours notwithstanding, it was President John Mahama's all-white attire with its accessorised Kente fabric, featuring four distinct Adinkra symbols, which stole the show. The radiant Kente symbolises, in Twi, “3mmr3 Pa Da W’anim” (Better Days Await You). The popular “Gye Nyame” Adinkra symbol, represents the omnip...

Nkwanta citizens filled with hope and optimism in President Mahama’s administration

7Jan

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Nkwanta citizens filled with hope and optimism in President Mahama’s administration

The citizens of Nkwanta South in the Oti Region are filled with hope and optimism as they eagerly await the fulfilment of promises made by President John Dramani Mahama, upon his inauguration as the new President. They have expressed the believe that President Mahama would deliver on his commitments and promises. In an interview with some citizens during and after the swearing-in ceremony the people told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that they believed that his promises to build a new hospital for the Municipality would definitely come to light. "The President has a proven track record of delivering on his promises," Mr Asare Kofi, a citizen said. Some other people said they were impressed by the new President's sincerity and passion, and so they had overwhelmingly supported him ...

President Mahama unveils four pillars to reset Ghana’s economy

7Jan

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President Mahama unveils four pillars to reset Ghana’s economy

President John Dramani Mahama, after being sworn in on January 7, 2025, outlined four key pillars to rejuvenate Ghana’s economy and society. These pillars are economic restoration and stabilization, improving the business and investment environment, constitutional review, and the fight against accountability and corruption. Emphasizing the urgency of these initiatives, President Mahama stressed that the current challenges required decisive and swift action to implement a 24-hour economy. “The circumstances we find ourselves in are indeed dire, but even so, I’ll be decisive and swift in my actions. We’ll focus our initial efforts on four critical areas. “The first is restoration and stabilisation of the macroeconomic environment. Second is the improvement of the business and inv...

Scores in Sunyani view live-telecast of President-elect Mahama’s inauguration

7Jan

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Scores in Sunyani view live-telecast of President-elect Mahama’s inauguration

Jubilant supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) thronged the Bono Regional Office of the party to observe the live-telecast of the swearing-in of the President-elect John Dramani Mahama and his Vice Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang amid sporadic sparking of firecrackers. The Regional executives of the party had earlier mounted a television set at the premises of the party office in Sunyani to enable the party supporters and members and a section of the public to watch the live telecast from the Black Star Square in Accra. It was joy and happiness, as the highly excited viewers, mostly clad in NDC customised ‘T shirt’ and party paraphernalia and glued to the television set and sparked firecrackers intermittently, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) noticed during a visit. ...