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Today, Ghanaians across the world are celebrating the 80th birthday of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who has been the President of Ghana since January 2017. Born on March 29, 1944, in Swalaba, a suburb of Accra, President Akufo-Addo comes from a prominent Ghanaian royal and political family. President Akufo-Addo’s …

Parliament has decided to suspend the vetting and approval process of President Akufo-Addo’s nominated Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State. This decision comes in response to an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced this development on …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has countered assertions made by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, stating that he remains Ghana’s active President until January 7, 2025, as prescribed by the country’s 1992 Constitution. Addressing a gathering in Nima, Accra, President Akufo-Addo refuted claims of being a “lame-duck” leader, emphasizing his …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged global leaders to fully implement the provisions of Chapters Seven and Eight of the UN Charter and provide substantial support for Africa’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. He emphasized that despite the economic challenges faced by ECOWAS Member States, eleven out of …

In a landmark announcement during the 50th-anniversary celebration of the National Service Scheme (NSS) held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled his government’s commitment to transform the NSS into an authoritative body. This ambitious initiative is set to redefine the role of the NSS …

Accusations of Economic Incompetence and Mismanagement Plague Akufo-Addo’s Leadership In a scathing critique of Ghana’s economic performance under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo, renowned economist Steve Hanke, a Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, has expressed serious concerns regarding the country’s …

Cocoa growers in the Ashanti Region are expressing their deep appreciation for President Akufo-Addo’s decision to raise the producer price of cocoa. This increase, which takes it from ¢800 per bag to ¢1,308 for the upcoming 2023/24 season, has sparked jubilation among the farming community. A video shared by UTV …

According to a statement from the Ministry of Information, the government is proactively engaging with traditional leaders throughout the country to enhance the scope and influence of the Planting for Food and Jobs program. In the wake of the launch of Phase II of the Planting for Food and Jobs …

Nana Akufo-Addo, speaking at the 2023 Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasized the positive impact of his decision to ban galamsey in Ghana. He highlighted a notable reduction in carbon emissions resulting from this move. Furthermore, the president urged fellow African nations to follow Ghana’s lead in reducing their carbon …