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President John Dramani Mahama says he will seek to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine during his planned visit to Russia for the Russia–Africa Summit. Mr Mahama disclosed this in an interview at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, where he discussed Russia’s military involvement in the Sahel and …

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that 135 excavators and nearly 200 firearms have been seized in the government’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The President said authorities had confiscated more than 8,200 items used in illegal mining activities, including changfan machines, excavators and other equipment. Speaking at the Mining in Motion Conference on Monday, …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to make provision for GH¢300 million in the 2027 national budget to construct 250 apartments for police officers, as part of efforts to address overcrowding in police barracks. The proposed housing project is aimed at improving the welfare of personnel and providing officers with better living conditions. President Mahama …

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra as part of efforts to expand the facility’s capacity and improve healthcare delivery for police personnel and the general public. Named the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex, the ultramodern facility brings the hospital’s total bed capacity to more than 200, creating additional …

Newly sworn-in Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, has pledged that the Commission will carry out its electoral responsibilities without fear or favour. Speaking on behalf of himself and fellow Deputy Chairperson Emelia Afi Agbenyo at their swearing-in ceremony on Monday, October 12, 2026, Dr Asamoah urged Ghanaians to actively engage with the Commission and …

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC) to uphold impartiality, apply the law fairly and ensure equal treatment of all political parties and candidates. He stressed that neither he, his party nor his government should receive preferential treatment from the Commission, emphasising that its credibility depends on its ability to operate …

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC), urging them to uphold impartiality and safeguard the democratic rights of Ghanaians. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, October 12, 2026, the President charged the two officials to carry out their responsibilities without favouring any political …

President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the government has not banned preaching in vehicles, explaining that the restriction under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), is aimed at protecting the safety of drivers and passengers. The President’s comments follow public criticism of Regulation 141, which prohibits preaching and hawking in public and commercial vehicles while they are in …

President John Dramani Mahama says the government is taking steps to revive the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) as part of efforts to restore Tema’s status as Ghana’s industrial hub. The President made the announcement during a working tour of selected industrial facilities in Tema, including Nestlé Ghana Ltd, Three Dreamers Manufacturing Company and Kasapreko PLC. He expressed optimism about …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to make provision for GH¢1 billion in the 2027 national budget as the government’s contribution to a proposed GH¢3 billion revolving National Housing Fund. The President said the fund is intended to create a dedicated source of financing for housing projects and help expand access to affordable homes …