Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama has explained the circumstances surrounding the Gender Minister’s late arrival for her swearing-in ceremony. Ofosu emphasised that the criticism directed at the Minister was unjustified, as she was dealing with a family emergency that took her out of Accra. In an interview on TV3 on…
Fatimatu Abubakar, former Minister for Information has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the blame games and focus on regrouping and strategising to regain power. In an interview on Asempa FM on Friday, January 24, 2025, Abubakar emphasised the importance of unity and reflection in the party’s efforts to recapture…
Parliament has given its approval to Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, along with four regional ministers. The decision was reached following a thorough vetting process conducted by the Appointments Committee. Muntaka, the Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti Region, garnered bipartisan support after outlining his vision for enhancing internal security, addressing…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other well-meaning Ghanaians to explore diverse avenues to contribute to national development, emphasizing that leadership extends beyond ministerial appointments. The president made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of his second batch of ministers at the Jubilee House. His statement…
Chaos erupted on the floor of Parliament on Friday, January 24, disrupting proceedings and leading the Speaker to suspend the sitting for 30 minutes. The Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, struggled to control the situation as members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority caucus began chanting and banging their tables following the presentation…
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…
