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President Mahama Directs All Government Appointees to Declare Assets by March 31

February 18, 2025

President Mahama has officially declared his assets and instructed all government appointees to do the same by March 31, 2025. He emphasized that failure to comply would result in consequences, as this initiative aims to promote transparency and combat corruption within his administration. In a significant move towards enhancing accountability in governance, President John Dramani...

Mahama Calls for African-Led Financing to Propel Development

February 17, 2025

Former President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the importance of African nations focusing on domestic resource mobilization as a primary means of financing their development. In a recent address, Mahama argued that reducing dependence on external funding is essential for achieving sustainable growth throughout the continent. He highlighted the need for self-sufficiency and sound financial...

PRESIDENT MAHAMA SEEKS ENHANCED US SUPPORT TO COMBAT REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES

February 17, 2025

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the United States to increase its support to address the escalating security threats in West Africa. During a meeting with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the US African Command (USAFRICOM), Mahama stressed the need for strengthened cooperation between the US and Ghana to counter terrorism, extremism, and...

Revocation of last-minute appointments will ensure due process-Kwakye Ofosu

February 12, 2025

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communication, has said, the revocation of last minute public service appointments by the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration will ensure that due process is followed.According to him, the appointments did not follow due process and a thorough review,revealed multiple irregularities, with many of those appointed in the final...

Okada Legalization Process Begins

February 11, 2025

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has initiated the process to legalize the commercial use of motorbikes, popularly known as Okada, in Ghana. This move follows the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 election manifesto promise to legitimize Okada operations. On his first day in office, Mr. Nikpe directed the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority...

President Mahama Cracks Down on Government Excesses: No More First Class Travel for Appointees

February 11, 2025

In a bold move to promote modesty and prudent spending, President Mahama has banned first-class travel for all government appointees. This decree is part of a broader effort to curb excessive spending and lavish lifestyles among government officials ¹.According to the President, any travel deemed essential must be cleared with the Chief of Staff beforehand....