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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang pledges to lead Police Council with transparency

11Jun

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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang pledges to lead Police Council with transparency

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has taken office as Chairperson of the Police Council, pledging to lead it with transparency, inclusivity, and a deep respect for the rule of law. The Police Council, established by the 1992 Constitution, advises the President on internal security, including services role, budgeting, finance, administration, and promotions of police officers above the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. It also has the power to make regulations with the President’s prior approval, for the effective administration of the Police Service. The inauguration of the 10-member Police Council was performed by President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency in Accra. “I'm deeply honoured to accept the responsibility entrusted to me as Chairperson o...

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Bids Farewell to Outgoing Namibian High Commissioner

6Jun

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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Bids Farewell to Outgoing Namibian High Commissioner

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday hosted a farewell meeting in Accra for the outgoing Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, who has been appointed as Namibia’s new Minister for International Relations and Trade. The Vice President praised Hon. Ashipala-Musavyi for her dedicated service and congratulated her on the new ministerial appointment, expressing confidence in her ability to continue strengthening Namibia’s global diplomatic engagement. During their meeting, Hon. Ashipala-Musavyi conveyed warm greetings from the President of Namibia, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Namibia, underscoring their shared commitment to cooperation within the West African...

Mother’s Day: President Mahama visits Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in London

11May

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Mother’s Day: President Mahama visits Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in London

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday visited Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who is recuperating in London. The President in a statement to mark this year's International Mother's Day, extended a special Mother’s Day greeting to his Vice President, whom he had the pleasure of visiting earlier on Sunday morning. "She is taking a deserved rest after recovering from illness and looking forward to resuming her duties soon," the statement said. "To her and all Ghanaian mothers, I say Happy Mother’s Day," President Mahama stated in the statement. The President was accompanied by Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance and Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, Member of Parliament for Adaklu. Source: GNA

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Extends Easter Message to Ghanaians

18Apr

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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Extends Easter Message to Ghanaians

Accra, Ghana — As Easter celebrations sweep across Ghana and the world, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has shared a heartfelt message of peace, unity, and reflection with the Ghanaian people. In her message, the Vice President extended warm wishes to all Christians and citizens marking the resurrection of Christ, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the season. “As Christians across Ghana and the world mark the celebration of Easter, I extend my warmest wishes to everybody,” she stated. She called on the nation to use the Easter period as a time to reignite collective values and a sense of purpose, encouraging Ghanaians to recommit to building a society that is inclusive and compassionate. “May this season reawaken in us the convict...

NPP Calls for Transparency and Accountability Over Suspected Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

6Apr

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NPP Calls for Transparency and Accountability Over Suspected Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong call for government transparency and accountability following growing public concerns over two foreign aircraft currently in Ghana. The party is demanding clear explanations from the government about the presence and mission of AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, both of which have been under scrutiny for their unexplained operations within the country. In a press release issued today, the NPP criticized what it described as attempts by the government to intimidate the political minority and suppress legitimate concerns raised by Ghanaians. The party emphasized that the origin and suspicious circumstances surrounding the two aircraft warrant a full and satisfactory explanation from authorities. Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofo...

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Undergoes Medical Treatment, Set to Continue Care Abroad

30Mar

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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Undergoes Medical Treatment, Set to Continue Care Abroad

Vice President of the Republic, Her Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre on Saturday, March 29, following a sudden illness she experienced after work the previous evening. According to official sources, the Vice President received initial treatment at the facility and is currently in stable condition. However, based on expert medical advice, she will be traveling abroad to continue with further medical care. The Office of the Vice President has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and well-wishes, and assures the public that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure her full recovery. “We wish the Vice President a speedy recovery,” a statement from the Presidency noted. Further updates on her condition and...

Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang Chairs Armed Forces Council

24Mar

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Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang Chairs Armed Forces Council

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Armed Forces Council headed by Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang. Other members include Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, Daniel Addo, Fuseini Iddrisu, and Nancy Dakwa Ampofo. The appointees, selected from diverse professional backgrounds, will assume their roles in line with the council’s mandate to provide policy direction and administrative oversight for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The Armed Forces Council is responsible for ensuring the military’s efficiency, adherence to democratic principles, and accountability to the civilian government. The council is mandated to advise the President on matters of national defence. It also ensur...

53 Outstanding Students Honored at President’s Independence Day Awards

5Mar

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53 Outstanding Students Honored at President’s Independence Day Awards

The annual President’s Independence Day Awards ceremony took place today, recognizing 53 exceptional students from across the country, including those with special needs. The prestigious event, held in Accra, was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Minister for Education, members of the Council of State, traditional rulers, and representatives from Nestlé. Representing His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, a key speaker extended congratulations to the awardees and emphasized the importance of nurturing young scholars. In an address to the students, he urged them to stay dedicated to their academic pursuits while appreciating the critical roles played by the government, teachers, parents, and mentors in their success. He also encouraged them to uplift others as t...

Women in Planning congratulate Vice President

29Jan

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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

27Jan

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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...