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NDC Extends Christmas and New Year Greetings, Reaffirms Commitment to Governance Mandate
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NDC Extends Christmas and New Year Greetings, Reaffirms Commitment to Governance Mandate

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to Ghanaians at home and abroad, urging citizens to reflect on the values of compassion, sacrifice, peace, and gratitude that define the festive season. In a statement marking the celebrations, the party noted that the Christmas period coincides with the first anniversary of its assumption of office, following the mandate entrusted to it by Ghanaians. The NDC acknowledged the responsibility that comes with governance and reaffirmed its resolve to translate its vision into tangible improvements in the lives of citizens. According to the statement, the past year has seen the NDC government take deliberate steps to restore confidence in governance, stabilise the economy, and lay the foundation for ...
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Minority Caucus Raises Alarm Over Governance and Security Issues in Meeting with President Mahama
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Minority Caucus Raises Alarm Over Governance and Security Issues in Meeting with President Mahama

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally presented what it describes as “grave threats” to Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order, and national security during a high-level meeting with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House. The meeting, held as part of Parliament’s oversight mandate and long-standing engagements with the Presidency, brought together leaders from both the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament, alongside senior officials from the Presidency. According to a statement issued by the Minority Caucus, the discussions were approached in a spirit of patriotism and focused on what the Caucus termed a growing governance crisis requiring the President’s urgent intervention. High-Level Attendance The President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, was present,...
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Mahama Urges National Unity and Public Investment at Launch of New Oxygen City Project
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Mahama Urges National Unity and Public Investment at Launch of New Oxygen City Project

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling government to demonstrate maturity, composure, and leadership in the national interest, stressing that Ghana’s progress must remain people-centred. Speaking in his capacity as Chief Presidential Observer, Mr. Mahama said the country’s development agenda should be guided by policies that deliver real and measurable benefits to citizens. He emphasized that leadership must be anchored in actions rather than rhetoric, in line with his long-held principle of Acta Non Verba. The former President made these remarks at the sod-cutting ceremony for TDC’s New Oxygen City housing project in Ho, in the Volta Region. Addressing residents and potential investors, Mr. Maham...
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NDC Firmly Rejects Any Move to Amend Presidential Term Limits
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NDC Firmly Rejects Any Move to Amend Presidential Term Limits

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has categorically denied any intention to pursue a constitutional amendment that would allow former President John Dramani Mahama to contest for a third presidential term. In a statement issued by the National Chairman of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC said it had taken note of recent public discussions arising from remarks attributed to the Majority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, regarding the possibility of amending the 1992 Constitution to alter presidential term limits. The party leadership stressed that it has no intention, now or in the future, of directing its Parliamentary Majority to initiate or support any amendment aimed at extending or changing the constitutionally mandated two-term limit for presidents. Ac...
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Vice President calls for leadership development in Africa’s public universities to promote academic freedom 
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Vice President calls for leadership development in Africa’s public universities to promote academic freedom 

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Academic Staff Associations (ASAs) across Africa to ensure leadership development in their public universities to promote academic freedom and democratisation.  She said such an approach will help consolidate not only intellectual discourse but promote networking and collaboration, advocacy and representation, dissemination of knowledge, standards-setting and accreditation among others. The Vice President said this at the maiden edition of Academic Freedom Conference in Ghana, organized by the Africa Coalition for Academic Freedom (ACAF) in collaboration with Scholars at risk Network (SAR).  The Conference was on the theme: "Safeguarding Academic Freedom in Africa: A Continental Dialogue for Collective Action,"...
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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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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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NDC Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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NDC Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former First Lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a remarkable woman whose life’s work transformed the lives of countless Ghanaian women and children. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC paid glowing tribute to the late Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings, recognizing her immense contributions to Ghana’s political and social development. “Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was a remarkable woman whose lifelong commitment to the empowerment of women and children has left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history,” the statement read. The NDC recalled her pioneering work with the 31st December Women’s Movement, through which she championed education, economi...
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Ghana Declares Three Days of National Mourning for Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Ghana Declares Three Days of National Mourning for Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Government of Ghana has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana. In a statement issued by the Office of the President and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, President John Dramani Mahama announced that the period of national mourning will begin today, Friday, October 24, and end on Sunday, October 26, 2025. During this period, all national flags will fly at half-mast across public buildings, government installations, and diplomatic missions both in Ghana and abroad. The gesture is to honour the memory of Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings and acknowledge her distinguished service to the nation. Nana Konadu Agy...
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NPP Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings
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NPP Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. In a statement signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party described Mrs. Agyeman Rawlings as “an epitome of the strength and resilience of Ghanaian women, particularly in political leadership and socio-economic empowerment.” The statement highlighted her significant contributions to Ghana’s development, particularly through her pioneering work as Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement. Her efforts, the party noted, greatly influenced national policies and laws that advanced the rights of women and children across the country. Mrs. Rawlings is cr...
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