President John Mahama has announced significant progress in addressing Ghana’s long-standing energy sector challenges, revealing that his administration has successfully restructured and begun settling a $1.7 billion debt owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
A light-hearted and memorable moment unfolded at the Good Friday Miracle Service organized by the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches at Black Star Square on Friday, April 4, where President Mahama was a special guest. The service, attended by hundreds of Christians, provided an opportunity for worship, prayer, and reflection on the significance of Easter.
Kofi Tonto, a National Communications Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for allegedly failing to fulfill his pledge to reform Ghana’s public procurement system, despite the President’s recent announcement to amend the Public Procurement Act.
The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Kenneth Ashigbey, has called for the prosecution of public officials who facilitate illegal mining, warning that the growing crisis poses an existential threat to Ghana’s survival.
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President John Dramani Mahama has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address the sharp rise in fuel prices in Ghana, a development largely driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran and escalating tensions across the broader Middle East.
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the Government of Ghana has no direct authority over the ongoing legal efforts to return former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to face trial, emphasizing that the matter is now firmly under the jurisdiction of the United States judicial system.
The Chancery of the Accra Reset, a flagship African health and economic sovereignty initiative championed by President John Dramani Mahama, has announced the formation of a high-level panel aimed at driving transformative reforms in global health governance and institutional architecture.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a strong warning about Ghana’s current fiscal environment, arguing that the private sector is being severely constrained by a combination of high interest rates, rising utility costs, and a complex, overlapping tax regime.
National Chairman aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has formally unveiled key figures to lead his campaign as the party prepares for its upcoming internal elections.
Lawyers representing former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, have strongly pushed back against allegations that he diverted state funds into a personal bank account, describing the claims as misleading and inconsistent with evidence presented before the court.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has provided detailed clarification on the government’s newly announced free visa policy for African citizens in a post shared on X to address public expectations and underline key safeguards embedded in the initiative. His explanation comes amid growing public interest and discussion about what the policy truly means for travel into Ghana.
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The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Abena Osei-Asare, says proper documentation and record-keeping systems are crucial steps in managing public finance effectively. Her remarks highlight persistent administrative gaps that continue to affect accountability and transparency within public institutions.
The minority in Parliament has pledged its support for the outcome of the tendering process for the Damang Mine but insists that the concession must be awarded to a credible investor in the best interest of Ghana.
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