John Dramani Mahama Source: Africa Publicity The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has threatened to sack his appointees who fail to declare their assets to the state by close of day on May 7, 2025. The latest ultimatum follows an earlier March 31 deadline, which some appointees failed to meet. Delivering an address at…
John Dramani Mahama (left) and Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu Source: Africa Publicity President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) to disseminate credible national atatistics and data, and remain free from manipulation. Mr. Mahama made the call at a ceremony to swear-in the newly appointed Government Statistician of Ghana, Dr. Alhassan…
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Source: Africa Publicity Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) have criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s nominations of seven justices of the Appeal Court to the Supreme Court of Ghana. According to the lawmakers, the President is using the new appointments to the Supreme Court for his third-term…
John Dramani Mahama Source: Africa Publicity The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has told Ghanaians that he does not intend to privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Delivering his May Day address to Ghanaian workers on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mr. Mahama said ECG will not be privatized as an institution. According to…
Joshua Ansah Source: Africa Publicity The Organized Labour in Ghana has advised President John Dramani Mahama to be very mindful in removing Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office. According to Organized Labour, the removal from office of the already suspended Chief Justice could have a consequential impact on Ghana’s democracy. The…
Source: Africa Publicity President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven justices of the Appeal Court of Ghana to be considered for appointments as judges of the country’s Supreme Court. A statement issued by Callistus Mahama Ph.D, the Secretary to President Mahama, said the nominations of the justices was pursuant to Article 144 (2) of…
Matilda Asante-Asiedu Source: Africa Publicity Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, has appointed chartered banker, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Madam Asante-Asiedu’s appointment was announced by the Presidency in Accra on Monday, April 28, 2025. In a statement issued and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Spokesperson to…
YEA Boss, Malik Basintaale By Mashoud Bawa Manasseh Azure Awuni’s newest outburst, captioned “Malik Basintale, Please, Don’t Push This Thievery!”, is yet another desperate attempt to tarnish Zoomlion Ghana Limited’s hard-earned name and its Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong. This sensationalist and deceptive story is not only unjust but also profoundly wrong and lacks…
Source: Africa Publicity A coalition of opposition political parties in Ghana has declared a nationwide protest over the recent suspension of Ghana’s Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama and termination of other public appointments. In a statement, the coalition said the protest will take place on Monday, May 5,…
Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo Source: Africa Publicity Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, has suspended the Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The suspension of Justice Torkonoo follows the establishment of a prima facie case in response to three separate petitions seeking her removal from office. According to the Presidency,…
Source: Africa Publicity Organized Labour has called on President John Dramani Mahama to exercise caution in implementing the suspension of post-retirement contract extensions for public sector workers. The labour union expressed concerns that the move could lead to a loss of valuable experience within the public sector workforce. Concerns Over Policy Impact …
Source: Africa Publicity The Ghanaian government has vowed to take a firm stance against illegal mining, labeling it a direct threat to the country’s economy and environment. President John Dramani Mahama emphasized that the practice is tantamount to “environmental terrorism” and warned that offenders will face the full force of the law, regardless of…
Idris Elba (left) in a handshake with President John Dramani Mahama Source: Africa Publicity Renowned British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba has proposed a groundbreaking partnership with the Ghanaian government to establish a world-class film and creative village near Osu Castle. The initiative aims to revitalize Africa’s film industry, provide training and employment opportunities for…
Gertrude Torkonoo Source: Africa Publicity Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, has written to President John Mahama, officially asking him to provide her with copies of petitions seeking her removal from office. This move comes after the president received three petitions and forwarded them to the Council of State for advice, as stipulated in…
Source: Africa Publicity In a move widely welcomed by Ghanaians, Parliament passed a bill on Wednesday, March 26, to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). The bill will now be sent to President John Mahama’s desk for assent, marking a significant step towards scrapping the levy. The E-Levy, introduced in 2022 by the previous…
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, launched the ‘Tree for Life’ initiative, a flagship government program aimed at promoting afforestation and agroforestry. The initiative will see the government distribute seven million seedlings of ornamental and food crops by various government agencies, the private sector, and the general public for planting….
