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President inaugurates Committee to oversee transfer of UGMC to University of Ghana  
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President inaugurates Committee to oversee transfer of UGMC to University of Ghana  

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a Committee to oversee the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), which is currently under the Health Ministry to the University of Ghana.   This is in fulfillment of the President’s campaign promise during the 2024 general election.   The Transitional Management Committee is co-chaired by two distinguished Ghanaians, Professor Aaron Lawson, a seasoned academic and former provost of the College of Health Sciences of the University of Ghana, and Professor Mutawakilu Iddrisu, a renowned Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital neurological specialist.    The funding for the construction of the UGMC was secured during the tenure of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills, while the construction wo...
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President Mahama declares zero tolerance for illegal gold trading  
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President Mahama declares zero tolerance for illegal gold trading  

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday declare zero tolerance for illegal gold trading in Ghana.  He gave the caution in his address at the inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Task Forces as part of measures by the Government to protect the country’s gold resources from illegal exploration.  “Let this serve as a warning to all those involved in gold smuggling and illegal trade: the law will be enforced without fear or favour,” the President said.  He noted that the Gold Board Act prohibits unlicensed trading and bans foreigners from purchasing gold on the local market.   The President said any breach of the Act could lead to a hefty fine of up to GHS2.4 million or imprisonment of five to10 years, or both.   “However, foreign entitie...
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NDC Party elders urged to resolve disputes in Assin Central Constituency
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NDC Party elders urged to resolve disputes in Assin Central Constituency

Concerned grassroots members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Assin Central, are urgently calling on party elders to intervene in an ongoing dispute that is threatening harmony in the party within the constituency. The urgent plea was made by Mr Emmanuel Abdoni, the NDC communications officer for Assin Central during a press briefing at Twifo Oil Palm Plantation Limited (TOPP) police station in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District. He cited a recent controversy that erupted following President Mahama's nomination of Mrs Charlotte Boakye as the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Assin Central. The nomination sparked division among party members with allegations that Central Regional Chairman, Mr Richard Asiedu allegedly rewarded people to kick against Mrs Boakye's nominat...
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Rawlings’ Values must be our guide – NDC National Chairman
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Rawlings’ Values must be our guide – NDC National Chairman

Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the values of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Founder of the Party, must be the guide for Ghanaians. He said the purpose of celebrating the birthday of the Party’s Founder was to learn from his principles such as probity and accountability, punctuality, positive defiance, his belief in democracy and the need for a regular lifestyle audit. A statement issued by the Office of former President Rawlings, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said Mr Nketia made the remarks at a well-attended ceremony organized by the NDC on Sunday to mark the 78th birthday of the Founder of the Party, former President Rawlings in Accra.  Mr Nketia said such a commemorative event was an opportun...
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Announces Intent to Contest NPP Flagbearership
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Announces Intent to Contest NPP Flagbearership

Former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), signaling a significant development in the party’s internal race ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a solemn yet powerful announcement made on Wednesday, Dr. Adutwum expressed his readiness to lead the NPP into a new era, affirming that he would formally file his nomination once the party opens the process. “With humility, conviction, and a resolute heart, I, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, declare my intent to run for the Flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), should nominations be officially opened by the party,” he stated. The former education minister, known for spearheading significant reforms in Ghana’s education ...
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President Mahama appeals to financial institutions to support agri-business
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President Mahama appeals to financial institutions to support agri-business

President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to financial institutions be bold, de-risk the agriculture sector, and support agri-business startups with real capital. He said the Ghana Exim Bank, particularly, must be a catalyst for growth of the export sector. “Today, I am issuing a clear call. To our development partners, invest with us in infrastructure, agri-tech, and skills, not as donors, but as partners,” President Mahama said in his remarks at the opening the Ghana Horticulture Expo in Accra. The three-day event on the theme “Innovate, Transform, Sustain: Driving Growth in Ghana’s Horticultural Sector”, is being organised by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE). “To our youth and women, agriculture is not a fallback occupation, but it is an occupatio...
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President Mahama celebrates 33rd anniversary of NDC
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President Mahama celebrates 33rd anniversary of NDC

President John Dramani Mahama, leader of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the party. The President in a statement said: "Today, we proudly celebrate 33 years since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was born, a testament to the enduring legacy of our unwavering dedication as members of the NDC and that of our Founder, Jerry John Rawlings". "Today, we honour the activists, comrades, and pioneers whose contributions and sacrifices have shaped our democracy and significantly contributed to the development of our country." To their members and supporters across the world, President Mahama said their loyalty and resilience were their greatest assets. "As we look ahead, let’s draw strength and inspiration from our history, harne...
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President Mahama extends ‘Thank You Tour’ to Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions
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President Mahama extends ‘Thank You Tour’ to Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions

President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to take his nationwide “Thank You Tour” to the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions. The President is expected tgin the tour in Bono East on Thursday, May 29, continue to Bono on Friday, May 30 and ends in Ahafo Region on Saturday, May 31. According to a statement issued at the Presidency, the "Thank You Tour" would enable the President to express gratitude to the Chiefs and People of the three regions for their massive support for him and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 General Election. In a copy of the statement made available to the media, President Mahama is scheduled to address a durbar of the chiefs and people of the Bono East region at Kintampo at 1400 hours. He is expected to address a similar durbar of the ch...
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Bono East residents laud 24-hour economy initiative, anticipate implementation  
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Bono East residents laud 24-hour economy initiative, anticipate implementation  

The Chiefs and people of the Bono East Region on Thursday lauded the 24-hour economy initiative and appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to expedite action on the implementation of the policy for job creation and poverty reduction. According to them, the implementation would not only tackle the growing unemployment rate in the country, but also greatly build a resilient economy for wealth creation. They spoke to the GNA at Kintampo ahead of the President’s “Thank You Tour” to the Bono East region. The President is expected to address a durbar of the chiefs and people of the region at Kintampo to thank the electorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 electoral victory. Mr Dauda Nassir, an opinion leader at Yeji in the Pru East District of the region noted th...
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NPP Condemns Alleged State-Sponsored Intimidation, Demands End to Political Persecution
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NPP Condemns Alleged State-Sponsored Intimidation, Demands End to Political Persecution

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a scathing statement condemning what it describes as “state-sponsored persecution” of its members by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. According to the NPP, recent actions taken by state security operatives amount to politically motivated intimidation and represent a grave threat to Ghana’s democratic institutions. In a press release signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party cited two high-profile incidents as evidence of an orchestrated campaign to harass and silence dissenting voices. “Rambo-Style” Arrest of Alfred Ababio Kumi At approximately 7:00 AM on Friday, May 23, Mr. Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as “Adenta Kumi,” was reportedly arrested at his residence by heavily armed men beli...
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