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NDC supporters must desist from illegal activities – Cadre
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NDC supporters must desist from illegal activities – Cadre

Mr. Camillus Maalneriba-Tia Sakzeesi, a National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Cadre, has condemned recent violent activities involving party supporters around the country, indicating that they must desist from such illegal practices. Mr. Sakzeeki, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said it was worrying to watch on television and hear in the news the illegal activities some NDC supporters were engaging in after the party won the 2024 elections. He said the supporters must recognise that the election was not won with only their votes, but rather it was the anger of Ghanaians that gave the NDC the victory, christening the win as “rebellious ballots.” He encouraged supporters who have evidence of wrongdoing to report to the relevant state security agencies instead of taking the la...
Mahama in Addis Ababa for 38th AU Heads of States Summit
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Mahama in Addis Ababa for 38th AU Heads of States Summit

President John Dramani Mahama is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The President, who arrived in Addis Ababa after attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany, was met on arrival at the airport in Addis Ababa by Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, who took the led to the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council (Ministerial Session), which was from 12th - 13th February. The 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU, which is from 15th to 16th February, is on the theme: "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.” The Summit is expected to focus on focus on advancing reparato...
Mahama highlights Government’s commitment to operationalisation of Komenda Sugar Factory  
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Mahama highlights Government’s commitment to operationalisation of Komenda Sugar Factory  

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday highlighted his government's commitment to the operationalisation of the Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region.  He noted that he asked the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry to update him with the Komenda Sugar Factory.   "We are determined to proceed and continue with that project so that the Central Region will become the biggest producer of sugar in Ghana," President Mahama said at a durbar of the Chiefs and People of the Central Region in Cape Coast during his Thank You Tour of the Region.  The nationwide tour, which began on Friday, January 24, in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital is to enable the President to express his sincere appreciation to the people of Ghana for the overwhelming support and trust r...
Mahama joins Sunday worship at Cedar Mountain Chapel of Assemblies of God
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Mahama joins Sunday worship at Cedar Mountain Chapel of Assemblies of God

President John Dramani Mahama attended Sunday worship at the Cedar Mountain Chapel of Assemblies of God, East Legon, Accra. The President was received by Reverend Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana. Addressing the congregation, President Mahama expressed his desire for God to use him as an instrument to change the fortunes of the country. “My prayer is, God use me as your instrument. It is you who brought me to this place. It is you who will let me serve your purpose. And the purpose is to serve my fellow Ghanaians and make sure that we're able to turn the fortunes of this country around and make everybody's life better," he said. President Mahama, who is a member of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, was unable to join the Cedar Mountain Chapel congr...
CSOs urge government to submit timelines for implementation of manifesto provisions
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CSOs urge government to submit timelines for implementation of manifesto provisions

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have encouraged the National Democratic Congress (NDC)-led government to submit to them and the entire citizenry timelines for the implementation of their manifesto provisions. They also admonished government to communicate clearly to them how government intended to fund all its proposed projects for them to hold it accountable when the need be. They made the appeal at a Stakeholders' Forum in Accra organised by the Network for Women's Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) Ghana, Star Ghana Foundation and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office under the UK High Commission on "Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis of Political Party Manifestos in Ghana". The CSOs include the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, Feminist Africa, Ghana Federation for Person...
Volta NDC congratulates Dr. Asiamah on nomination as BoG Governor
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Volta NDC congratulates Dr. Asiamah on nomination as BoG Governor

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has congratulated Dr. Johnson Asiamah on his nomination by the President as Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). According to the party, Dr. Asiamah’s extensive expertise in central banking, monetary policy, and financial regulation makes him a highly suitable choice for this critical role, especially at a time when Ghana's economic recovery and financial stability are of utmost importance. In a statement on Saturday, February 1, and signed by the Regional Communication Officer, Mr. Kafui Sorkpa Agbleze, the NDC emphasised that Dr. Asiamah’s appointment was a testament to his distinguished career and dedication to Ghana’s financial sector. "As a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, he played a key role in shaping mo...
We must fight corruption – Mahama urges African leaders
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We must fight corruption – Mahama urges African leaders

President John Dramani Mahama has urged his fellow African leaders to fight corruption, which robs nations of resources needed for development. President Mahama made the call in his address at the Presidential Session of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025 in Accra. "We must promote peace and security as economic growth is impossible in times of conflict. It is therefore a call to action," he stated. "It is therefore a call to action, this Africa Prosperity Dialogue that Africa's time is now, and that the decisions we make at this dialogue must not end in resolutions alone, but we must act with urgency, determination, and a shared vision for our prosperity. "Let us rise to this occasion and break down the barriers that divide us and build an Africa that is strong, self-reli...
Adaklu NDC executives hails shortlisting of chairman for DCE position
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Adaklu NDC executives hails shortlisting of chairman for DCE position

Adaklu Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress have hailed the shortlisting their chairman, for the position of District chief Executive Mr Hayford Amenuvie, Constituency Secretary, said their Chairman, Mr Jerry Ameko’ s name was mentioned as one the three shortlisted for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position for Adaklu. In an interview with Ghana News Agency at Adaklu Waya He disclosed that the chairman in addition to Mr Harrison Akadi and Madam Rebecca Agbogah were shortlisted after the vetting committee vetted the seven contestants for the DCE position in Adaklu. He said Mr. Charles Agbesi, one of the contestants in a letter made available to the constituency executives, withdrew from the contest for personal reasons. The Secretary noted that Mr. Am...
WAANSA GHANA congratulates President Mahama and Veep 
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WAANSA GHANA congratulates President Mahama and Veep 

The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA-Ghana) has extended its congratulatory message to President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for their electoral victory and assumption of leadership of Ghana.   “WAANSA Ghana considers your victory as a new milestone that marks a significant moment in Ghana's democratic journey,” Mr. Ken Kinney, WAANSA-Ghana, stated in a statement in Accra.  WAANSA Ghana, however, reminded the presidency of the pressing security challenges facing Ghana and West Africa, which include the volatile West Africa sub-region, chieftaincy disputes, and other related security challenges.  It explained that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons had exacerbated internal conflicts and insecuri...
Ahmed Ibrahim’s nomination as a Minister-designate is source of pride, inspiration-Banda Youth 
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Ahmed Ibrahim’s nomination as a Minister-designate is source of pride, inspiration-Banda Youth 

Youth groups in the Banda District of the Bono Region have described Mr Ahmed Ibrahim’s nomination as the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs as ‘a source of pride and inspiration’ for the Banda people.  They expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the nomination of Mr Ibrahim, also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Banda Constituency, hoping to see changes and transformation in the local government systems and structures.  Addressing a news conference at Banda-Ahenkro, Mr Jerry Sito, the Spokesperson for the Youth Groups, and the Assembly Member of Banda- Ahenkro West Electoral Area, said the youth in the area had high hopes and confidence in the MP to impact positively in the ministry by shaping policies that would...