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President Mahama reduces Ministries from 30 to 23  
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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...
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President Mahama Names Dr. Ato Forson as finance minister designate  
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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...
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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...
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Presidential Inauguration: Mahama’s second coming ignites hope, positivity at Blackstar Square 
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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...
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Mahama’s victory inspires hope for Land Governance- Dr Akwensivie
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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...
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