Ghana Politics

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …