Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 polls. He reiterated Ghana’s strategic partnership with China, being one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to establish diplomatic ties with China. In a message, President Xi Jinping said China-Ghana friendship has a long history, which has been strengthened over…
Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the spokesperson for President-Elect John Dramani Mahama’s Transition Team, has raised concerns following their first day of work. Key issues highlighted include last-minute recruitments in public institutions and some payments. Speaking after the team’s initial engagement yesterday, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated that these actions could have severe fiscal repercussions for the…
Former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has issued a stern warning to the presidential transition team, urging them to conduct a thorough review of the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration’s work. During a panel discussion on TV3’s Ghana Decides program on Thursday, December 12, 2024, Nana Yaa emphasized that this year’s presidential and parliamentary…
Ghana’s cocoa sub-sector has recorded a 26% contraction in the third quarter of 2024, marking its fifth consecutive decline. This sharp downturn contrasts starkly with the broader economy, which posted an impressive 7.2% growth during the same period. Excluding the impact of oil, Ghana’s economy in current terms expanded to GHȼ254 billion, up from GHȼ194…
Ghanaian actor and politician Prince David Osei has sent a strong message to his critics, vowing to defend himself against any attacks, after supporting his political party in the recent elections. In an exclusive interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz, Prince David Osei stated that he had received a lot of attacks on social media after…
Ghana’s classification as high debt distress country is likely to be reviewed after 2028. This was captured in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Report released after Ghana passed the third review and board approval for disbursement of some US$360 million. The IMF in its staff report noted that, Ghana still has the tag due…
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to “fight to the end” after opposition parties submitted a new joint motion to impeach him over a botched martial law bid last week. The National Assembly said the main liberal opposition Democratic Party and five smaller opposition parties submitted the impeachment motion on Thursday afternoon. The impeachment…
The Ghana Police Service has successfully recovered a stolen pickup vehicle belonging to the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful. The vehicle was reported stolen on December 9, 2024, following a break-in at her office during the widespread unrest that erupted after the December 7 elections. In an update, the Director of Public…
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a strong warning to the outgoing government, cautioning against the signing and backdating of contracts after the 2024 general elections. According to him, the incoming administration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama will not honour any agreements made under such circumstances. In a Facebook post on…
The African Paralympic Committee (AfPC), under the leadership of President Samson Deen, has extended its congratulations to John Dramani Mahama, the newly elected president of the Republic of Ghana. Following the decisive victory in the presidential elections held on December 7, 2024, the AfPC expressed its support and optimism for Mahama’s upcoming term, set to begin on…
