Years after the demolition of Accra’s old Agbogbloshie onion and scrapyard market, the site’s redevelopment remains in limbo. The demolition, which took place on July 1, 2021, was part of the “Let’s Make Accra Work” decongestion initiative spearheaded by the former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey. The government aimed to transform the infamous e-waste…
Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has disagreed with critics who have questioned the legality of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee. The ORAL committee was tasked by President John Dramani Mahama to gather information about corrupt activities or looting of state resources by previous state officials. The South Dayi MP in an…
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun marginally increasing fuel prices as the second pricing window for January takes effect. Leading OMCs, including state-owned GOIL and Shell, have already adjusted their petrol and diesel prices. At GOIL, petrol, which sold at GH₵14.99 per litre during the first pricing window, is now retailing at GH₵15.74. Diesel…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to serve as Minister for Roads and Highways. The announcement highlights Mr Agbodza’s wealth of experience in both politics and professional practice, making him a strong candidate for the role. Mr Agbodza is a…
Joseph Boahen Aidoo has officially resigned from his position as Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). His resignation comes in response to the government’s recent directive regarding the cessation of all boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), communicated on January 13, 2025. In his resignation letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Aidoo…
Former Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Clement Apaak, has confirmed that the Ghana Armed Forces has commenced the distribution of food supplies from warehouses to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. President John Mahama had earlier ordered the distribution of food meant for victims of last year’s drought in the northern part…
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a list of ministerial nominees, including nine cabinet positions and three regional ministers to Parliament for approval. Haruna Iddrisu, a seasoned politician and former Minority Leader in Parliament, has been nominated as Minister for Education. Governs Kwame Agbodza is set to take charge of the Roads and Highways Ministry,…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mohammed Abdul-Salam as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). The appointment, effective January 15, 2025, was made in line with Article 195 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 45(1) of the National Lotto Act, 2006 (Act 722). Abdul-Salam’s role remains interim, pending…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). In a statement issued on January 16, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President said, Mr Gyamfi will be responsible for setting up the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), one of the key promises in the…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 10 people for Parliament to consider for appointment as regional ministers. The names of the 10 nominees have been forwarded to the Speaker of Parliament. They are nominees for Oti, Volta, Eastern, Northern, North East, Upper East, Ashanti, Ahafo, Savannah and Greater Accra. There are six regions outstanding – Western, Western North, Central,…
