Mr. John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn in as Ghana’s president at a grand inauguration ceremony held today at the Black Star Square in Accra. Thousands of Ghanaians, alongside dignitaries and global leaders, gathered to witness the historic event, which marked an important moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. Below are 20 important highlights from…
President John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn into office, marking the beginning of his second term as the leader of Ghana. This significant event comes after a challenging political landscape, where Mahama’s first term was abruptly concluded in 2016 when he was defeated by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by…
President-elect John Mahama has raised alarms over the severe funding challenges affecting Ghana’s education sector, spanning basic to tertiary institutions. Speaking at an engagement with stakeholders in the education sector, he highlighted the urgent need for a sustainable funding model, emphasising that the lack of consistent financing is crippling the entire system. “At the last…
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,…
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…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the Ghana Police Service to ensure heightened security at the various collation centres. This request comes in response to incidents of vandalism allegedly perpetrated by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) due to delays in the announcement of some parliamentary results. Both President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama visited the Jubilee House today, Wednesday, December 11, at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo. The meeting centered on the inauguration of a joint transitional team to oversee a smooth transfer of power following Mr Mahama’s electoral victory. Ahead of the official engagement, the two leaders had a brief and cordial interaction,…
The United States Embassy in Ghana has congratulated Ghanaians on successfully conducting the 2024 general elections. In a post on their official X account, the embassy described the elections as a reflection of the will of the Ghanaian people and applauded the country’s commitment to democracy. The statement also highlighted the U.S.’s readiness to continue its strong…
Presidential Candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lashed out at the government for what he described as misappropriation of a $11.5 billion loan facility for developmental programs during their tenure in office. He claimed that such funds under his leadership as president could have been used for tangible…
