Politics

Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has dismissed President John Mahama’s claims that the Akufo-Addo administration left behind a massive debt, plunging the country into crisis. According to Dr Amin, President Mahama’s assertions do not reflect the true state of the economy inherited from the Akufo-Addo government. His response follows President Mahama’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) during …

President John Mahama has acknowledged that Ghana’s economic crisis is more severe than previously understood. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama stressed that he inherited a struggling economy. “I have come to report that the state of our nation is not good. Our economic problems are much deeper than …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a drastic reduction in the number of presidential staffers in his administration. The President emphasized the need for a lean but efficient government to cut down on expenditure. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, February 27, in Parliament, Mahama stressed the importance of prioritizing …

President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce short military training as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) to promote fitness and discipline among the youth. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he said the government is working to strengthen the legal framework governing national service. “I have tasked the Minister of …

President John Mahama has disclosed that the Agenda 111 hospital project lacks a dedicated funding source, despite $400 million already being disbursed. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he described the initiative as a reactionary move during the COVID-19 pandemic to counter concerns over stalled hospital projects. “The Agenda 111 project was initiated …

President John Mahama has described Ghana’s road sector as being in crisis, highlighting issues such as mismanagement, stalled projects, and mounting contractor debts. In his 2025 State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday, February 27, Mahama questioned claims from the previous administration that it had constructed over 13,000 kilometers of new roads, arguing that much of the reported progress …

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to provide a clear explanation for the resurgence of the erratic power supply, commonly known as “dumsor,” which is wreaking havoc on businesses and livelihoods across the country. Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, made the appeal during a press briefing following President Mahama’s first State of …

Jaman South Member of Parliament (MP), Colonel Kwadwo Damoah (Rtd.), has claimed that those responsible for his removal as Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will face their own karma. “When the statement about this issue came out, I approached the one who signed it because the allegations were not true. He then told everything that transpired …

According to former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, President John Mahama’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative is a toothless agenda, stating that he would not respond to their call if invited. “I see ORAL as a toothless institution without the power to investigate or engage in many activities,” when asked by Sweety Aboagye if the initiative could help combat the issue …

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 …