Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Interior and MP for Asawase, presented his vision for Ghana’s internal security during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 24, 2025. His plans focus on police reform, prison conditions, recruitment transparency, and other pressing issues. Below are six key highlights …
Read More »Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko Appointed Acting Director-General of NCA
President John Dramani Mahama has named Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko as the Acting Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA). The announcement, made via the NCA’s official Facebook page on Friday, January 24, follows the resignation of Joe Anokye, the former Director-General, earlier this month.Joe Anokye, who served under …
Read More »Ruth Dela Seddoh Appointed Acting Deputy Director-General of National Service
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Ruth Dela Seddoh as the Acting Deputy Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA). The appointment is subject to the Constitutionally mandated advice of the NSA Governing Board, in consultation with the Public Services Commission. According to a statement issued by Dr. Callistus …
Read More »Malik Basintale Appointed Acting CEO of Youth Employment Agency
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Malik Basintale, Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). The appointment follows the resignation of Kofi Baah Agyepong, the outgoing CEO, who stepped down to focus on personal …
Read More »Parliament Approves Ahmed Ibrahim, Naa Momo, and Ofosu-Adjare as Ministers
Parliament has given its approval to the ministerial nominations of Ahmed Ibrahim, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare after a thorough vetting process and subsequent majority vote. The vetting, conducted by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, involved an in-depth assessment of the nominees’ qualifications, competencies, and strategic visions for their …
Read More »President Mahama Pledges to Limit Government to 60 Ministers, Forgoes Deputy Ministers for Some Portfolios
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to forming a lean government by limiting ministerial appointments to a total of 60, as promised during his election campaign. To achieve this, he announced that some ministries will operate without deputy ministers. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for six newly approved …
Read More »Ali Adolf John Vows to Establish Mechanization Centers Across Northern Region
Ali Adolf John, Minister-Designate for the Northern Region, has pledged to revitalize the agricultural sector by establishing functional mechanization centers in all districts of the region. This initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and make farming more attractive to individuals across the Northern Region. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments …
Read More »New Ministers Should Declare Assets Before Swearing-In – Domelevo
Former Auditor General Dominic Yao Domelevo has emphasized the importance of asset declaration for newly sworn-in ministers, stating that they should have declared their assets prior to their swearing-in ceremony on January 22, 2025. During the event at the Jubilee House in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama urged the new …
Read More »Mahama Ayariga Appointed as New Majority Leader in Parliament
In a significant reshuffle within the Majority Caucus, Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has been appointed as the new Majority Leader in Parliament. He succeeds Cassiel Ato Forson, who has taken on the role of Minister of Finance. This strategic realignment also sees Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, set …
Read More »Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be passed – Bagbin assures
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has reiterated his unwavering commitment to ensuring the passage of Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, emphasizing its alignment with the nation’s cultural values and moral principles. Addressing a Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 21, Bagbin declared his staunch opposition to same-sex relationships, asserting …
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