Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has expressed his deep gratitude and sense of responsibility after being appointed Chairman of the newly formed anti-corruption unit, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), by President-elect John Dramani Mahama. In a post on his Facebook page, Ablakwa stated: “I humbly accept to chair this ORAL Team…
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the newly elected National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by John Dramani Mahama. This appeal follows a peaceful 2024 general election that saw Mahama return to the presidency after eight years in opposition, defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Taking to social media,…
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Spokesperson of president-elect John Dramani Mahama, has refuted claims that Dr Callistus Abukari Mahama is related to John Mahama. In a Facebook post on December 12, 2024, Joyce Bawa clarified that the President-elect has no familiar relations with Dr. Callistus Mahama. ‘‘Dr Callistus Abukari Mahama has no familial relations with the President-elect,…
The Northern Region Muslims Council of Ghana (NRMCG), has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 elections. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NRMCG, Sheikh Issah Alhassan Abubakari, the council praised Mahama’s victory as a testament to the trust and confidence Ghanaians have in him. The council…
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…
