Twelve nominees have been sent to Parliament by President John Dramani Mahama for review and vetting by the Appointments Committee. Nine Sector Ministers and three Regional Ministers are among the nominees, representing a mix of seasoned public officials, professionals, and politicians dedicated to furthering the country’s development objectives. It is …
Read More »President Mahama nominates 3 regional ministers
The second group of regional ministry nominations has been revealed by President John Dramani Mahama in an effort to improve governance and further the development goals of his administration. Nominees for the Western, Western North, and Central regions are included in the updated list, which supplements the 10 previously announced. …
Read More »Over 2000 bags of cocoa intercepted by COCOBOD smuggling taskforce
Over the weekend, three large trucks carrying cocoa bags and timber were intercepted by the National Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce after the accused drivers tried to elude security by covering the cocoa bags with lumber. One truck was first confiscated at Dormaa after a tip, according to Mr. Michael Paddy Kwesi …
Read More »Mahama Ayariga to replace Ato Forson as Majority Leader in Parliament
The next Majority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament is expected to be Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central. After President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the current Majority Leader, as Finance Minister, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is reorganizing its parliamentary leadership, according to …
Read More »A\R: Interview for MMDCE aspirants begins today
The interview procedure for candidates seeking positions as Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Ashanti region has been started by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). At the local government level, the exercise is a component of the new administration’s pledge to proficiency, commitment, and innovative leadership. …
Read More »President Mahama to meet Otumfuo over Bawku conflict
This weekend, President John Dramani Mahama will meet with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, in an attempt to establish enduring peace in Bawku, which is located in the Upper East Region. In an effort to end the region’s protracted strife, President Mahama traveled to Bawku and Nalerigu on Tuesday, …
Read More »Your policies and reforms have laid the groundwork for Ghana’s future – IMF Boss to Akufo-Addo
In a letter to former President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), praised him for his strong leadership during his tenure, pointing out that Akufo-Addo set the groundwork for Ghana’s future. According to a letter written by Ms. Kristalina …
Read More »Fuel prices to go up by 2 to 3% – Energy Consultant predicts
Sampson Addae, an Energy Consultant has advised against stockpiling petrol in anticipation of a price hike. There is an impending fuel scarcity in the nation, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. In an interview with Prince Nii Ade (Dok Cash) on OTEC FM’s political talk show dubbed ‘Dwabrem’, …
Read More »Nothing should stop you – Catholic Bishops tells Mahama
In order to ensure that the anti-LGBT bill is passed into law on time, the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has urged the administration of John Dramani Mahama to reintroduce the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values as soon as possible. During his meeting with the Bishops on Tuesday, …
Read More »Minority fears higher taxes as a result of Ato Forson’s responses to revenue deficits
The comments of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, during his vetting on Monday, January 13, have drawn criticism from the Minority. Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North Dr. Gideon Boako, speaking at a news conference, voiced concerns about Dr. Forson’s proposals to solve revenue deficits, calling his …
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