Ghana Politics

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has revealed his ambitions for Ghana’s economic transformation if confirmed in his role. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 13, 2025, Dr. Forson outlined his priorities, including reducing the cost of goods and services, stabilizing the economy, …

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians of the Mahama-led administration’s commitment to maintaining and improving the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced under the Akufo-Addo government. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 13, 2025, Dr. Forson affirmed President Mahama’s campaign …

Finance Minister-Designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced plans to reintroduce road tolls in Ghana, fulfilling a key promise outlined in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 manifesto. During his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 13, 2025, Dr. Forson reaffirmed the party’s commitment to reinstating the …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-Designate, has vowed to abolish the E-Levy and betting tax in the government’s first budget if his appointment is confirmed. He described the taxes as counterproductive to economic growth, with the E-Levy hindering digital transactions and the betting tax contributing minimally to national revenue. …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister-Designate for Finance, has assured Ghanaians that removing the betting tax will have no significant impact on the nation’s economy. His comments come in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promise to abolish the tax, which has faced criticism from various quarters. Addressing the …

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over the appointment of Dr. Callistus Mahama as the Executive Secretary to the President, highlighting a lack of formal communication with Parliament regarding the decision. Dr. Mahama’s appointment was made by President John Dramani Mahama on January 6, 2025, and officially took …

The Office of the President has announced the dissolution of memberships for statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils following the assumption of office by President John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025. This directive complies with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), which mandates such actions after a change …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the redistribution of food supplies initially procured for drought relief to senior high schools across the country, aiming to alleviate the ongoing food shortages in educational institutions. Speaking at the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), …

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to investigate the finances surrounding the controversial National Cathedral Project, initiated by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a Christian worship center and symbol of Ghana’s religious heritage. The project, marred by allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement, has sparked nationwide debate …

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely vandalised. This is the second instance of damage to the monument, which was erected to honour the former president’s contributions during his tenure. The first attack …