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President John Dramani Mahama has toured ongoing construction of a cardiology centre at the Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Northern Region. The facility, being developed under the MahamaCares (Ghana Medical Trust Fund), is expected to strengthen specialised healthcare delivery, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Once completed, the centre will focus on …

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s determination to maintain inflation within single digits, following a notable decline to 3.2%. The commitment is part of wider efforts to stabilise the economy through disciplined fiscal policies and careful financial management. Addressing participants at a citizen engagement held at the University for Development Studies on Sunday, April 19, the President said …

The government is set to digitise how Ghanaians report power outages, introducing a WhatsApp-based system designed to make fault reporting faster and more efficient. The initiative, announced by Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, aims to eliminate delays linked to traditional call centres and improve communication between electricity providers and consumers. Speaking on the final day of the …

The General Jurisdiction Division 10 of the High Court in Accra has directed the Attorney-General to immediately assume control of all criminal prosecutions currently being handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), pending formal authorization. In a significant ruling, the court also declared all ongoing prosecutions initiated by the OSP null and void, effectively halting multiple cases across …

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has reaffirmed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill remains a key national priority, despite concerns that it is not among Ghana’s most urgent challenges. Speaking in an interview, the Ningo-Prampram MP argued that government has the capacity to address multiple issues simultaneously, stressing that the controversial …

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called for the establishment of constituency offices for all Members of Parliament (MPs), describing it as essential to strengthening Ghana’s decentralisation agenda. He made the remarks at the Kasoa Traditional Leaders and Stakeholders Forum, an engagement aimed at discussing development issues with residents and local authorities. Push to …

Members of the Joint Association of Port Transport Drivers (JAPTU) have announced plans to embark on a sit-down strike from April 14 to 17, citing what they describe as unfair regulatory measures introduced by the Ghana Shippers Authority. The union, which represents more than 11,000 drivers operating within the port enclave, warns that the action will proceed unless the government …

The Ministries of Energy and Finance have begun high-level consultations aimed at suspending selected fuel taxes and margins, as part of efforts to reduce fuel prices and ease the burden on consumers. The discussions were led by Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, bringing together key stakeholders from the downstream petroleum sector. …

The Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has pledged full institutional support for the successful hosting of the 2026 IFBB West Africa Championship in Accra, following a high-level engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA).The meeting, held as a courtesy call, saw the President of the GBFA, Abdul Haye Yartey, lead …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen has thrown its weight behind former President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to deploy 4,000 agricultural machines across 50 districts, describing the initiative as a major boost to the agricultural sector. In an interview on AM Ghana on ADOA TV, Dr. Abutu Kapori, General Secretary of the association, said …