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Women in Planning congratulate Vice President  
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Women in Planning congratulate Vice President  

Women in Physical Development Planning have congratulated Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her election as the first female Vice President in the political history of the country.  They encouraged the Vice President to remain at the forefront of tackling the nation’s long standing gender equity gap that existed in all the sectors of the economy, with planning and sustainable human settlement in particular.  In separate interviews with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the women planners described the Vice President’s election as a historic milestone that would inspire more women to climb higher in their career lives.  Mrs Gifty Nyarko, the Sunyani Zonal Secretary of the Ghana Institute of Planners, said she had confidence in the Vice President, and was optimistic that h...
WAANSA GHANA congratulates President Mahama and Veep 
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WAANSA GHANA congratulates President Mahama and Veep 

The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA-Ghana) has extended its congratulatory message to President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for their electoral victory and assumption of leadership of Ghana.   “WAANSA Ghana considers your victory as a new milestone that marks a significant moment in Ghana's democratic journey,” Mr. Ken Kinney, WAANSA-Ghana, stated in a statement in Accra.  WAANSA Ghana, however, reminded the presidency of the pressing security challenges facing Ghana and West Africa, which include the volatile West Africa sub-region, chieftaincy disputes, and other related security challenges.  It explained that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons had exacerbated internal conflicts and insecuri...
Türkish Ambassador congratulates Vice President Opoku-Agyemang
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Türkish Ambassador congratulates Vice President Opoku-Agyemang

Mr Huseyin Gungor, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Ghana, has offered his congratulations to Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as the first female Vice President of Ghana. The Ambassador during a courtesy call on the Vice President in Accra, reaffirmed the bilateral relations that exist between Ghana and Türkiye. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang and the Ambassador deliberated on the excellent relations that exist between the two countries and pledged their support in maintaining the cordiality. She thanked Mr Gungor for the courtesies and also expressed her gratitude for his gifts. Mr Gungor indicated his country’s willingness and commitment towards working with Ghana in areas that would inure to their mutual benefit. Source: GNA
Police commend public for cooperation during President, Vice-President’s swearing-in ceremony
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Police commend public for cooperation during President, Vice-President’s swearing-in ceremony

The Ghana Police Service has expressed gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during the swearing-in ceremony of the President and Vice-President on January 7, 2025. In a statement released in Accra by Madam Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs, the Police extended special thanks to the motoring public for their understanding during the temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra associated with the event. The statement emphasized the Police's ongoing commitment to ensuring peace, security, and order across the country and urged the public to continue their support.
Thousands throng Black Star Square for swearing-in ceremony
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Thousands throng Black Star Square for swearing-in ceremony

Thousands of Ghanaians gathered at Black Star Square in Accra on Tuesday to witness the historic swearing-in of President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The event was a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture and tradition. It saw a mix of former African leaders, top diplomats, and government officials, as well as enthusiastic supporters waving flags. Cultural performances, including drumming by the Ghana Dance Ensemble, highlighted the nation's rich heritage. Attendees wore elegant Kente Cloth, with a mix of National Democratic Congress (NDC) colours and white apparel, reflecting unity and celebration. Mahama, now the sixth president of Ghana's Fourth Republic, returns to office after serving from 2013 to 2017. Source: GNA
NDC colors adorn Ministries, Police Station as supporters jubilate at inauguration
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NDC colors adorn Ministries, Police Station as supporters jubilate at inauguration

The Ministries Police Station and surrounding areas were vibrantly decorated in National Democratic Congress (NDC) colours as party supporters made their way to the Black Star Square for the Presidential Inauguration. The stretch from the Ministries was filled with the loud sounds of vuvuzelas, car horns, and motorbikes, adding to the festive atmosphere. Groups of party supporters, dressed in NDC colours, were seen singing, dancing, and celebrating on the streets. Various vehicles were parked along the road, while the sale of party paraphernalia flourished. Some supporters had music blasting from speakers set up in the backs of pickup trucks, while others traveled from distant areas to witness the event. The swearing-in ceremony marks the return of President John Dramani Mah...
Ghana’s President-elect Mahama, Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang sworn into office
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Ghana’s President-elect Mahama, Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang sworn into office

President-elect John Dramani Mahama and the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang were on Tuesday, January 07, sworn into office to lead Ghana for a four-year term. The ceremony was graced by 19 Heads of State and five former Presidents from around the world. The event marked the official end of the eight-year tenure of outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who has been a staunch advocate of the rule of law. It is the ninth successful democratic transition under the Fourth Republican Constitution, a feat admired in the West African region, especially in a time when democracy has been under threat elsewhere. President Mahama, who won the December 7, 2024, elections with 6,328,397 votes (56.55 per cent), defeated the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu...
Britain congratulates Vice President-elect Opoku-Agyemang
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Britain congratulates Vice President-elect Opoku-Agyemang

Madam Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, has congratulated Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for making history as Ghana's first female to occupy the second most powerful position. Madam Thompson, during a courtesy call on the Vice President-elect at her office in Accra, underpinned her commitment to building a mutually beneficial relationship. The two had a conversation about the priorities of the incoming National Democratic Congress-led Government, especially about education, health and gender matters. They discussed the importance of dialogue to regional security. The duo acknowledged certain shared experiences that included moving from opposition into government, as well as the attendant challenges and opportunities. Prof Op...
Mahama Calls For National Unity
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Mahama Calls For National Unity

In a passionate appeal to the nation, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the need for national unity and collective action to tackle Ghana’s pressing challenges. Speaking at the 31st all-night service held at the Sanctuary of Wind and Fire Assemblies of God in Tamale on December 31, John Mahama stressed that the country’s transformation requires the input and cooperation of all political parties and citizens. The President-elect acknowledged the difficulties facing the nation, stating that “our country is in crisis, we all know it.” However, he expressed optimism that through collective action and a sense of national purpose, Ghanaians can overcome these challenges and build a brighter future. Mahama’s message of unity and cooperation was reinforced by his call ...
Dozens of Ghana president-elect’s supporters arrested in post-poll chaos
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Dozens of Ghana president-elect’s supporters arrested in post-poll chaos

Police have warned people against engaging in violence Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people - mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama - over acts of lawlessness. Supporters of the newly elected president who want jobs have allegedly attacked some state institutions, looted properties, and engaged in disturbances that have left some police and military personnel injured. The irate supporters also torched two electoral commission offices due to a delay in announcing the outcome of Saturday's elections and disagreements over some parliamentary results. Mahama has condemned the vandalism and called on President Nana Akufo-Addo and security agencies to "act decisively" in addressing the violence. Vice-President Bawumia, the defeated presidential ...