Ghana Politics

Parliament’s Appointments Committee is set to vet nominees for the ministerial positions of the Northern, Oti, and Eastern Regions today, Thursday, January 23, 2025. The nominees, selected by President John Dramani Mahama, will undergo a thorough evaluation process to determine their suitability for the roles. The Nominees Ali Adolf G. …

The newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a comprehensive validation of data regarding the beneficiaries of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. Speaking during his first official visit to the Ministry on January 22, 2025, following his swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama, Iddrisu …

Global tourism firm Altezza Travel has ranked Ghana as the second safest country in Africa, citing its exceptionally low crime rate and commendable security measures. The report highlights Ghana’s crime rate as being lower than that of Canada, Greece, and Australia, earning the country global recognition. It also places Ghana …

President John Dramani Mahama, on January 22, 2025, swore in six key ministers to officially begin his new administration. This follows their approval by Parliament on January 21, after an extensive vetting process. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, introduced the first batch of President Mahama’s ministerial team. …

Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister-Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has vowed to champion the integration of Ghanaian family values into the national education curriculum if confirmed for her new role. Speaking during her vetting session in Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Naa Momo Lartey highlighted her …

Cocoa farmers across Ghana have described the appointment of Dr. Randy Abbey as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) as unconventional but potentially transformative for the sector. While acknowledging the challenges facing the cocoa industry—such as declining production, smuggling, and pricing concerns—many farmers believe …

President John Dramani Mahama has named Jones Borteye Applerh, a former Executive Secretary of the Small Arms Commission, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries. The appointment, announced in a statement by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, is subject to the constitutionally required advice …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Ho has been vandalized and set ablaze by unidentified individuals, leading to significant losses. The fire destroyed vital equipment, including computers, fans, photocopiers, and important documents. The Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, managing to extinguish the flames and limit further damage. Preliminary …

Parliament has approved the first batch of ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, following an extensive vetting and debate process. The nominees who received approval are: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister for Finance John Jinapor as Minister for Energy Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister …

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Member of Parliament for the Juaboso Constituency in the Western North Region, has been appointed Minister-Designate for Health by former President John Dramani Mahama on January 21, 2025. If confirmed, Akandoh will lead Ghana’s health sector for the next four years, a critical role in ensuring …