Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama’s nominee for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position in the Ada East District, Kenneth Kabu Kanor, has been rejected by the local assembly. During a confirmation vote held on Thursday, Kanor secured 24 “Yes” votes, representing 63.2% of the total but fell short of the required …

Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has criticized the explanation offered by Kwabena Adu-Boahene over the controversial GH¢49.1 million, calling it unconvincing and weak. Speaking on Channel One TV’s *Breakfast Daily*, Vanderpuye questioned the credibility of Adu-Boahene’s defence and expressed concern over the premature release …

Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), has stated that President John Dramani Mahama never pledged to eliminate illegal mining (galamsey) within the government’s first 120 days in office. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV, Vanderpuye emphasized that while President Mahama has committed …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his administration has successfully fulfilled all promises outlined in its 120-day social contract, setting the tone for a transformative era in Ghana’s governance. In a national address delivered on Wednesday night, President Mahama declared that the government had met key targets including the …

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged firm action against individuals found culpable for the collapse of indigenous banks and financial institutions during the previous Akufo-Addo administration. In a national address on Wednesday, May 7, marking his first 120 days in office, President Mahama underscored his government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, …

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has pledged four months of her salary to the newly established Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a key component of the Mahama administration’s flagship health initiative, Mahama Cares. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Wednesday, May 7, during a public address updating citizens on …

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has rated President John Mahama’s performance at 50% for fulfilling half of his promises during his first 120 days in office. Senior Research Associate Dennis Asare explained that any promise to “launch,” “initiate,” or “investigate” was considered fulfilled once action such as forming a committee …

President John Mahama has announced that the government will pay the academic fees of approximately 156,294 first-year students enrolled in public universities across Ghana for the 2025 academic year. The initiative, dubbed the No-Academic-Fee policy, fulfills one of Mahama’s flagship campaign promises and aims to improve access to tertiary education, …

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former head of the defunct National Security Bureau (NSB), has claimed that GH¢5.1 million currently under investigation was used to purchase vehicles for then President-elect John Mahama during the transition period. Writing from EOCO custody, where he is on remand, Adu-Boahene outlined what he described as Special …

The Ghanaian cedi has been declared the best-performing currency in the world for April 2025, according to Bloomberg. The cedi appreciated by nearly 16% against the US dollar during the month, outpacing all other global currencies in terms of gains. This remarkable performance has attracted widespread international attention, with analysts …