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President Mahama calls for strategic investments in Africa

17Feb

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President Mahama calls for strategic investments in Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the international community to invest in Africa to unlock the continent's potential. "To achieve sustainable development, we envision those strategic investments in health, education, energy, technology, and infrastructure, are crucial," he stated. "It is noteworthy, however, that the financing gap for these investments is substantial." President Mahama, who is the Champion on African Union (AU) Financial Institutions said this in his keynote address at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue held at the AU Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event on the theme, "Africa at the forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063", was held on the sideline...

Include chiefs in key committees – Central Regional House of Chiefs President to Mahama

7Feb

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Include chiefs in key committees – Central Regional House of Chiefs President to Mahama

Odeefo Amoakwa Boadu VIII, the President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs has entreated President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider the relationship between government and the chieftaincy institution to give traditional authorities active role in the governance and development of the country. He expressed disquiet over the sidelining of chiefs in the governance of the country by successive governments, thereby relegating their role to the background. Addressing a grand durbar held to crown President Mahama’s thank-you tour of the Central Region, Odeefo Boadu urged the President to include chiefs in key and relevant committees that were aimed at addressing national issues. “Even with our limited capacity, we assure you that we shall als...

Chiefs in Sissala East Congratulate President Mahama

20Jan

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Chiefs in Sissala East Congratulate President Mahama

All eleven paramountcies in the Sissala enclave have congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his election victory to run the affairs of the country the second time. In a statement issued in Tumu signed by all the chiefs on Monday and copied the GNA pledged to offer the president good counsel and the necessary support for him to succeed. The eleven paramountcies included Tumu, Wellembelle, Gwollu, Zini, Pulima, Banu, Bawiesibelle, Lambussie, Kojikperie, Funsi and Kundugu. The statement said, "We wish to express our heartfelt prayers for your good health, divine wisdom, and unwavering resolve as you lead Ghana to solve the challenges.” The chiefs and elders of the Sissala area are in high spirits following your victory, which reflects our l...

Anti-corruption actor lauds ORAL, commends President Mahama

12Jan

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Anti-corruption actor lauds ORAL, commends President Mahama

International Anti-Corruption Crusader, Mr Raphael Godlove Ahenu has lauded the government’s ‘Operations Recover All Loot’ describing the initiative as a landmark decision that will stem the growing trend of corruption in the country. President John Dramani Mahama launched the ORAL aimed at helping to reclaim misappropriated public funds and state properties. Mr Ahenu also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Media Foundation, an anti-corruption and media advocacy non-profit organisation told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Sunyani that the “ORAL reflects President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to reset and turn the fortunes of the nation round. “That is a bold and realistic intervention towards the fight against corruption and strengthening gove...

President directs Lands Commission to stop sale of state, public lands

12Jan

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President directs Lands Commission to stop sale of state, public lands

President John Dramani Mahama has demanded the immediate halt to all activities relating to the sale, lease, or processing of transactions involving state and public lands. He directed the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission to take note and stop the sale of all such lands. "This directive has been issued to protect and preserve State and Public Lands for the collective benefit of the citizenry and future generations," Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, said in a letter addressed to the Lands Commission. “As such, all ongoing and pending transactions must be halted without delay to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current framework governing the management of such lands.” The letter directed the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission to...

President Mahama reduces Ministries from 30 to 23

11Jan

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President Mahama reduces Ministries from 30 to 23

President John Dramani Mahama has, by an Executive Instrument (EI), reduced the number of ministries from 30 to 23. In the exercise of the power conferred on the President under section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, was made on the 9th of January, 2025. The Ministries in the Civil Service are, thus, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Ministry of Roads and Highways, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice. The rest are Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministry of Local Governm...

President Mahama Names Dr. Ato Forson as finance minister designate

9Jan

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President Mahama Names Dr. Ato Forson as finance minister designate

President John Dramani Mahama has named Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Minister for Finance designate. Dr. Ato Forson has previously served as the Deputy Minister for Finance during the first term 2012-2017 of the President. His appointment was announced alongside two other ministerial nominations for Energy and Attorney General. Dr. Forson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Deputy Minister for Finance during President Mahama’s first term. He previously served as the Minority Leader in the eighth parliament and as the ranking member of the Finance Committee, where he spearheaded the minority’s financial policy positions. Dr. Forson boasts a distinguished career marked by academic exce...

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...

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...

Mahama’s victory inspires hope for Land Governance- Dr Akwensivie

3Jan

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Mahama’s victory inspires hope for Land Governance- Dr Akwensivie

Dr Gad Asorwoe Akwensivie, the Land Governance Advisor, has said the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama’s victory inspires hope for effective land governance in the country. “John Dramani Mahama’s victory at the 2024 polls presents an opportunity to improve land management and administration in the country. Dr Akwensivie in a statement to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra said Mr Mahama’s return to power would provide a golden opportunity to restore and instill discipline in the land market. He said it would also improve the utilisation of the nation’s natural resources compared to the performances of the outgoing government. Dr Akwensivie explained that Mr Mahama’s ‘24-hour economy policy’ would also re-set the economy for growth and job creation. In a related developm...