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President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations

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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

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

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...