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Ghana’s Cedi Shows Modest Gains Against Major Currencies as of May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

On May 8, 2025, Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, experienced a slight appreciation against several key international currencies, reflecting a sense of cautious optimism regarding the nation’s economic prospects. The Bank of Ghana reported the following interbank exchange rates: These rates serve as a standard for foreign exchange dealings within the country. However, it is...

Kwesi Pratt Jnr: We Will Confront Mahama Directly If He Seeks a Third Term

May 8, 2025

Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the managing director of Insight Newspaper, has made a firm declaration that former President John Dramani Mahama will face significant opposition should he attempt to run for a third term in office. Justin Frimpong Kodua of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suggested that the recent move to remove Chief Justice Gertrude...

President Mahama Revives Investigations into Politically Motivated Violence

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the reopening of inquiries into “numerous politically motivated violent incidents,” including the shooting during the 2020 Techiman South elections and the disturbances that marred the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, affirming his commitment to seek justice for all affected individuals. In a national address delivered on Wednesday, May 7,...

Mahama Vows Accountability for Bank Collapse Under Previous Administration

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning that individuals accountable for the downfall of banks during the previous Akufo-Addo government will face consequences, aimed at deterring similar misconduct in the future. This investigation is a key component of the current administration’s commitment to enhancing transparency and rebuilding public confidence in the nation’s financial...

Mahama Threatens VRA Leadership with Dismissal Over Potential Akosombo Dam Flooding

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a strong message to the executives of the Volta River Authority (VRA), asserting that they will face termination if the catastrophic flooding from the Akosombo Dam, witnessed in 2023, happens again. In a national address on Wednesday, May 7, commemorating the first 120 days of his administration, Mahama emphasized...

Prez Mahama Initiates Inquiry into Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Amid Concerns of Political Bias

May 8, 2025

President John Mahama has announced the initiation of an investigation into the recent recruitment processes of the Ghana Armed Forces, prompted by rising apprehensions regarding political interference and inequitable practices. A newly established board of inquiry will scrutinize the integrity of the recent enlistment procedures and propose necessary reforms. This investigation is a component of...

Abronye DC Questions Party Unity Amidst Internal Strife in NPP

May 8, 2025

Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC and the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has openly criticized the recent attempts by the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly referred to as Chairman Wontumi, to mediate peace within the party. Abronye asserted that the tension between him and former presidential candidate...

Bright Simons Dismisses Kwalena Adu-Boahene’s Claims from EOCO Detention as Irrelevant to Trial

May 8, 2025

Kwalena Adu-Boahene, the former head of one of Ghana’s key national security agencies, is currently facing trial for allegedly misappropriating public funds intended for intelligence operations. From his detention, he has penned a letter that raises two significant points: 1. The funds his private companies received from national security accounts and other governmental bodies were...

President Mahama on 120 Days in Office: “My Word Is My Bond”

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to the promises made under his 120-day contract with Ghanaians, declaring that his administration was focused on delivering tangible reforms with urgency and integrity. Speaking during a national address to mark the end of his government’s first 120 days in office, Mahama outlined a series of bold actions...

MP Patrick Boamah Named Ambassador for 2025 Christian Home Week Celebrations

May 8, 2025

Patrick Yaw Boamah, a Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central Constituency, was appointed as the Ambassador for the 2025 Christian Home Week Celebrations. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Presbyterian Church Head Office in Accra on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Boamah expressed gratitude to God and the Christian Council of Ghana...