Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to announce his full cabinet within 14 days, addressing concerns over delays in forming his government. The President made this declaration during a National Muslim prayer and thanksgiving service held at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, on January 10. The event was attended …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general elections, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. The former Vice President described the journey as an act of gratitude to Allah for His blessings and an opportunity to seek divine …

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to launch an immediate investigation into the deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections. In a statement signed by the President’s Executive Secretary, Calistus Mahama, the directive emphasized the need …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has provided an updated tally of the 2024 presidential election results, incorporating eight additional constituencies. One constituency remains outstanding as of the latest announcement. This update builds upon the initial results announced on December 9, 2024, which were based on 267 out of the 276 constituencies. …

The government of Ghana is projected to borrow approximately GH₵200 billion from the Treasury bill market in 2025, according to a report by Databank Research. This marks a decrease from an estimated GH₵220 billion borrowed in 2024, translating to an average weekly borrowing of GH₵3.9 billion, down from GH₵4.2 billion …

A 20-year-old washing bay attendant, Alex Cobbina, also known as Mobitel, has been fined GH₵18,000 by an Accra Circuit Court for impersonating a military officer and possessing military uniforms. Cobbina, who pleaded guilty, was convicted on charges of falsely pretending to be a public officer and unlawfully possessing military gear. …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to form a National Education Reform Committee tasked with a comprehensive review of Ghana’s educational system. The initiative aims to address challenges and improve the quality and accessibility of education across all levels—from kindergarten to tertiary, including technical and vocational training. Speaking at …

Kwame Baah Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), was reportedly forced out of his office on Thursday, January 9, by a group believed to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) task force. The group stormed the NSA offices at the Baba Yara Sports …

Ghana’s newly sworn-in government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, is considering seeking extra financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the country’s ongoing three-year programme with the lender. The goal is to stabilize the economy and mitigate financial challenges, according to Finance Minister-designate Cassiel Ato …

President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the significant challenge of appointing only 60 ministers from a pool of thousands of applicants, a process that has left many hopeful candidates disappointed. Speaking at a Presidential Dinner in Accra on January 8, Mahama expressed the difficulty of meeting the high expectations of …