President Mahama - Ghana News Express

President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level engagement with members of the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia, United States, underscoring the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening ties with citizens living abroad. Addressing the diaspora, President Mahama described Ghanaians overseas as a vital extension of the nation, highlighting their immense contributions through remittances—estimated at approximately US$7.8 billion annually—as well as through knowledge transfer, innovation, and global exposure. The President used the occasion to outline key economic and governance priorities, noting ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy and drive export-led growth. He emphasised initiatives aimed at strengthening local industries and announced plans to implement a 24-ho...

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused President John Dramani Mahama of staging what it describes as a “publicity gimmick” in his recent engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. According to the Caucus, the President’s interaction with selected CSOs was a calculated attempt to downplay the seriousness of the galamsey menace and to mask what it terms as the government’s failed efforts in addressing the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining activities. In a statement issued in Accra, the Minority expressed disappointment that despite the deteriorating state of the country’s water bodies, farmlands and forests, the President continues to insist that his administration is “winning the fight” against galamsey. ...

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Mahama Engages Ghanaian Diaspora in Philadelphia, Reaffirms Commitment to National Development

Minority Accuses President Mahama of Publicity Gimmick in Galamsey Fight — Says government has only rebranded Akufo-Addo’s initiatives