Ghana has officially recognized the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), a regional bloc formed between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso aimed at addressing shared security concerns, economic development, and cooperation among member states President John Mahama has appointed Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as Special Envoy to the Alliance, a decision that will likely anger the French and…
The Upper West Regional Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdul Nasir Sani, also known as Chairman Bunas, has condemned recent attacks on President John Dramani Mahama following the appointment of Dr. Hassan Rashid Pelpuo as Minister Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Chairman Bunas urged party supporters from the region to appreciate…
President John Mahama has sworn five more ministers following their approval by Parliament. The approval follows a rigorous vetting process and extensive debates held on January 23 and 24. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Friday evening. This is the second batch of ministers sworn into office to begin their critical roles,…
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to prioritize the contributions and talents of indigenes from the Volta Region in his government’s appointments, emphasizing that the process will be guided by merit, competence, and regional balance. This assurance comes in the wake of the vandalism of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Ho, reportedly by…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Randy Abbey as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board. The appointment is subject to the Constitutionally mandated advice of the Ghana Cocoa Board, in consultation with the Public Services Commission. Dr. Abbey’s tenure as Acting CEO officially begins on January 21, 2025. “I take…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Anthony Sarpong, a Senior Partner at auditing firm KPMG, as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The announcement, made on January 21, 2025, clarified that Mr. Sarpong’s appointment is contingent upon receiving the constitutionally required advice from the Governing Board, in consultation with the Public Services…
Dr. Charles Aheto-Tsegah, a former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has called for urgent reforms in the management of Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. He highlighted the high cost of feeding students, suggesting that both boarding and day students should contribute to their meal expenses. According to Dr. Aheto-Tsegah, this measure…
In recent times, many have been advocating celebrating hard-working people when they are alive rather than waiting until after their demise. If you ever lived or passed the Tumu Township and used water from the Community Water System, say a prayer to these young heroes. Wutor Mahama Jua and Bugyor Moses, both in their late…
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to resume its vetting process on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. Scheduled to appear before the committee on this date are the following nominees: Ahmed Ibrahim – Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs Agnes Naa Momo Lartey – Minister-Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare…
This policy shift is part of a broader effort to reverse what Donald Trump calls “social engineering” in public and private life. “I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life..As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there…
