Ghana Politics

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Adam Atiku, following reports of alleged negligence that contributed to the recent death of a patient at the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Ward. The decision comes amid increasing concerns about the state of …

President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, determined that a prima facie case has been established regarding three petitions submitted against Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. A statement released on Tuesday, April 22, …

President of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, is representing Ghana at the ongoing African Weightlifting Congress in Mauritius. The event, which unites key stakeholders across the continent, is focused on athlete development, governance, and strategic collaboration in weightlifting. Mr. Shaib engaged with major figures including WFA President Khaled …

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was moved to tears while addressing the press about the devastating environmental damage caused by illegal mining (galamsey) in the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve. Describing the destruction as a “devastation of biblical proportions,” the Minister painted a grim picture of ruined …

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reshuffled several Divisional and District Commanders in galamsey-prone regions—namely Eastern South, Western, and Western North—as part of renewed efforts to tackle illegal mining. This move marks the first phase of a broader strategy aimed at energizing and holding police leadership accountable …

Director of Communications for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticized the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for breaking down in tears over the devastation caused by illegal mining (galamsey) in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. At a recent press briefing, the visibly emotional …

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced a $1 million revolving fund to support smallholder farmers across 12 districts in Ghana’s northern belt with affordable loans at single-digit interest rates. Unveiled on April 18 in Accra, the initiative is part of a broader $20 million grant secured from …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership will kick off a nationwide “Thank You Tour” on Wednesday, April 23, starting from the party’s headquarters in Accra. The tour, themed “In All Things, Give Thanks to God” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), is aimed at appreciating supporters following the party’s …

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the One Million Coders Programme, a nationwide digital initiative aimed at equipping one million Ghanaians with coding, data analytics, cybersecurity, and other digital skills over the next four years. Launched on April 16, 2025, the initiative forms a key part of the government’s Reset …

Former NPP running mate and ex-Manhyia South MP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), has issued a harsh critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s first 100 days in office, accusing the government of backsliding on key national issues. Speaking at the NPP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on April 16, 2025, …