The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has strongly criticised the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accusing it of leaving behind a weak and under-resourced local governance system.
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Dr. David Tetteh has been elected and sworn in as a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the NDC Professionals Forum, in a development widely interpreted as a move to enhance the Forum’s technical strength and policy direction.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has renewed calls for increased African representation on the United Nations Security Council, warning that the continent’s continued marginalization undermines both the credibility and effectiveness of the global body.
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President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a strategic plan to establish five maize processing plants across Ghana, a major intervention aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening the country’s agricultural value chain.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has clarified that the appointment of Okyeame Kwame as an Ambassador for the Feed Ghana initiative is entirely voluntary and not tied to any financial compensation from the state.
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced a significant reduction in its annual payroll, cutting it from approximately GH₵1.6 billion to about GH₵700 million after implementing stricter verification systems to eliminate ghost names. The move forms part of broader reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public funds.
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President John Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining inflation within single-digit levels, following a significant decline in the rate to 3.2 per cent. The President emphasized that this milestone is part of a broader economic strategy aimed at stabilising the country through disciplined fiscal management, responsible spending, and prudent financial policies designed to restore confidence in Ghana’s economy.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has clarified that the appointment of celebrated Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame as an ambassador for the Feed Ghana initiative is purely voluntary and does not involve any form of state payment.
Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority, has been elected Global President of the NDC Professionals Forum, securing an overwhelming 91% endorsement at the forum’s 6th Annual Summit held in Accra.
Concerns are being raised over alleged unfair treatment and politicization within the promotion processes of the Ghana Police Service, with some stakeholders urging transparency and accountability in decisions affecting senior officers.
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has called for stronger collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces as part of efforts to safeguard the country’s water resources and critical infrastructure.
Renowned Ghanaian lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata has revealed that he harbours no bitterness toward individuals involved in his imprisonment during the administration of former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, describing his claims of pension fund mismanagement as “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.
