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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Represents President Mahama at SWAG @ 50, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Represents President Mahama at SWAG @ 50, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has applauded the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) for five decades of unwavering dedication to promoting Ghanaian sports, describing the association’s impact as “enduring and indispensable.” She made the remarks while representing His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the 50th Anniversary celebration of SWAG, where she also received a special award on behalf of the President. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President praised SWAG for consistently uplifting Ghanaian athletes through recognition and storytelling that inspire excellence across all sporting disciplines. According to her, SWAG’s work has significantly contributed to motivating sportsmen and women to uphold high standards while showcasing the depth of talent acr...
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President Mahama Visits Injured GAF Recruitment Applicants
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President Mahama Visits Injured GAF Recruitment Applicants

President and Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, paid a visit to injured applicants of the ongoing 2025/2026 GAF recruitment exercise at the 37 Military Hospital. The visit followed the unfortunate stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, which claimed six lives and left several others with varying degrees of injuries before the commencement of the exercise. During his visit, President Mahama interacted with the injured individuals in their respective wards and extended his wishes for their speedy recovery. The President was accompanied by the Acting Minister of Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson; the Deputy Minister of Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi; and the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutena...
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Minority Caucus Seeks Information on Petition for Removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
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Minority Caucus Seeks Information on Petition for Removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally written to the Presidency requesting information on the current status of a petition calling for the removal of Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. The request, made under Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2019 (Act 989), was signed by Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib (Esq.), Second Deputy Minority Whip. In the letter, the Minority sought clarification on the progress of the petition submitted by Mr. Gbandi Nabin Yussif, titled “Petition for the Removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie from Office on Grounds of Stated Misbehaviour Pursuant to Article 146(1) of the Constitution.” According to the Minority, the petition — dated October 6, 2025 — was received at the Office of the Pre...
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German President Steinmeier begins state visit to Ghana: Spotlighting his career and bilateral relations   
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German President Steinmeier begins state visit to Ghana: Spotlighting his career and bilateral relations   

When President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany arrives in Accra on Sunday, November 2, 2025, for a three-day state visit, it will not be just another diplomatic engagement.     It will be a reaffirmation of a friendship built on mutual trust, shared democratic ideals, and decades of cooperation in peacebuilding, trade, and sustainable development.    The visit, the first by a German Head of State since Ghana’s return to constitutional rule, highlights the strategic importance both countries attach to their partnership at a time when global challenges such as energy transition, youth employment, and regional stability call for stronger alliances.    A visit anchored on cooperation     An official statement from the Office of t...
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Ghana declares three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Ghana declares three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has declared three days of national mourning in honour of the late Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana. In a presidential declaration issued from the Jubilee House in Accra, President Mahama described the late Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings as “one of Ghana’s distinguished daughters” whose passing has brought “profound sorrow across our nation.” The period of mourning will be observed from Friday, 24th October to Sunday, 26th October 2025, during which all national flags are to be flown at half-mast across public buildings, institutions, diplomatic missions, and government establishments both in Ghana and abroad. President Mahama, in the declaration, paid glowing ...
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Government Announces the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Government Announces the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Government of Ghana has announced, with deep regret and profound sorrow, the to passing of Her Excellency Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic and Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement. According to an official statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Mrs. Rawlings passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 23, 2025, after a short illness. The government described her passing as a great loss to the nation, noting her exceptional contribution to Ghana’s political and social development. Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was widely celebrated for her pioneering advocacy for women’s empowerment, leadership in social reform, and enduring influence on national policy duri...
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President Mahama hailed for the Big Push initiative during Chairman’s Tour 
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President Mahama hailed for the Big Push initiative during Chairman’s Tour 

President John Dramani Mahama has received widespread praise from traditional leaders and local officials for the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ho–Aflao road under the Big Push initiative.  Commendations for the project echoed across several districts on the second day of the tour of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s Thank You Tour of the Volta Region.  In the Agortime-Ziope District, the Konor of Agortime, Nene Nuer Keteku IV, expressed deep appreciation to President Mahama for fulfilling his promise to rehabilitate the Ho–Aflao highway, which passes through Agortime and Ziope.  At Ave-Dakpa in the Akatsi North District, the Param...
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Work in line with President’s vision to retain power in 2028 – Chief advised. 
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Work in line with President’s vision to retain power in 2028 – Chief advised. 

Togbui Nyamekor Glakpe V, Paramount Chief and President of the Ave-Dakpa Traditional Council, has advised the NDC National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, to caution government appointees and ministers to work in line with the President’s vision.  He said Ghanaians had learnt lessons from past governments and would no longer tolerate appointees who abandon their responsibilities to chase personal gains.  “Our people are watching it. Those appointed must know they are there to serve, not to act as bosses or divert development funds for their own use,” Togbui Glakpe stated.  “We don’t want a situation where monies for projects end up in people’s pockets for campaign purposes. When that happens, yes,...
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President Mahama hailed for the Big Push initiative during Chairman’s Tour 
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President Mahama hailed for the Big Push initiative during Chairman’s Tour 

President John Dramani Mahama has received widespread praise from traditional leaders and local officials for the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ho–Aflao road under the Big Push initiative.  Commendations for the project echoed across several districts on the second day of the tour of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s Thank You Tour of the Volta Region.  In the Agortime-Ziope District, the Konor of Agortime, Nene Nuer Keteku IV, expressed deep appreciation to President Mahama for fulfilling his promise to rehabilitate the Ho–Aflao highway, which passes through Agortime and Ziope.  At Ave-Dakpa in the Akatsi North District, the Param...
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President Mahama Attends Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing
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President Mahama Attends Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, a high-level international forum jointly hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women. The two-day meeting, taking place from October 13–14, brings together Heads of State and Government from around the world to renew the spirit of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and to accelerate its implementation in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. This year’s gathering holds particular significance as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which was also held in Beijing in 1995. While in China, President Mahama and his delegati...
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