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The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has issued a directive to all heads of government institutions, requesting detailed staff information for employees added to their payrolls since Saturday, 7th December 2024. This move aligns with ongoing efforts under the John Mahama administration to “ensure the accuracy and integrity of government payroll records.” In a letter dated January 15, Mr. Debrah …

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Mahama to apologize to Ghanaians so he can appoint more than the 60 ministers he promised. According to him, it will be difficult to run a government with the high expectations and structure of governance of the country. “When we make mistakes, let’s admit them and apologize. Sixty ministers will …

The Parliament Appointment Committee today is set to vet Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister-Designate for the Interior. As Interior Minister, Muntaka’s duties will involve ensuring the effective operation of these agencies to maintain law and order, address emerging security threats, and uphold the rule of law. He will also play a critical role in shaping policies that promote stability, peace, …

President John Mahama has appointed Felix Gyamfi as the Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), effective 22nd January 2025. Mr. Gyamfi’s appointment was announced in a letter signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama. The appointment was made under Article 195(1) of the Constitution and the National Service Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1119). However, it …

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Malik Basintale, as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). The appointment follows the resignation of Kofi Baah Agyepong, who served in former President Akufo-Addo’s government. Mr. Basintale will officially assume office on Monday, January 27, 2025. Following …

The Minority in Parliament has accused President John Mahama of breaching Section 4(1) of the Presidential Office Act, which requires him to make appointments to his office in consultation with the Council of State. The caucus argued that although the Council of State has yet to be constituted, the President has already made appointments to the Office of the President …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, has stepped down from his position. Mr. Agyeman, who assumed office in January 2017, successfully guided the GTA through a challenging period, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and spearheaded its remarkable recovery and growth. Under his leadership, international tourist arrivals surged from 355,108 in 2020 to 1,148,002 in 2023, …

Kwaku Ansah-Asare, a Former Director of the Ghana School of Law has called for the immediate dissolution of Operation Recover All Loot {ORAL}, describing it as a “Witch-hunting concept” that could threaten the country’s peace and stability. He argued that ORAL, which was launched to recover allegedly stolen state assets, risks unfairly targeting individuals and fostering an atmosphere of fear. …

The Minority in Parliament has accused Bernard Ahiafor, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, of exhibiting bias and partisanship during the vetting of ministerial nominees. Dr. Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament for Tano North, expressed these concerns at a press conference on Tuesday, stating that Mr. Ahiafor’s behavior impeded a comprehensive vetting process. Tano North MP, Dr Gideon Boako, …

President John Mahama has appointed former Chief of Staff Prosper Douglas Bani as the National Security Advisor. Additionally, DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak has been appointed as the National Security Coordinator, tasked with ensuring a cohesive strategy across all security initiatives. The appointment, which follows the President’s visit to Bawku where he pledged to prioritise security concerns, was announced in a statement …