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National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over what he describes as a lack of decisive action against officials linked to Ghana’s recent drug trafficking cases. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, described the recent drug seizures as an …

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger domestic capacity, effective institutions and sustainable financing to help countries in the Global South address growing debt pressures and disruptions in international development.Speaking at a Presidential Roundtable organised by the Open Society Foundation in New York on Monday, September 21, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, President Mahama …

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the vision and legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, as the country marks Founder’s Day. In a message shared on social media on Monday, September 21, 2026, President Mahama said the occasion provides an opportunity for Ghanaians at home and abroad to reflect on Dr Nkrumah’s …

President John Dramani Mahama has referred a petition by the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) to the Ministry of Transport for consideration. The petition calls for a review of the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana’s (SOAAG) representation on the boards of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The IEAG …

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Accra has lost the opportunity to host at least two major international conferences because of inadequate conference facilities in the capital. According to the President, one of the events was moved to Dakar, Senegal, after Accra was deemed unable to provide sufficient space to accommodate the conference. He described the situation as a …

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of the $1.3 billion Sentuo Airport Garden City Project, a major mixed-use development expected to expand Accra’s residential, hospitality, commercial and leisure infrastructure. The project will feature approximately 582 premium apartments, a 600-room hotel, a conference facility with a 2,500-person capacity, healthcare facilities and a modern shopping mall. Plans …

President John Dramani Mahama has defended his administration’s decision to execute the flagship “Big Push” infrastructure program in distinct stages, emphasizing that fiscal realities prevent the government from reconstructing all major road networks simultaneously. Speaking in the Upper West Region during the opening leg of his two-day regional tour, President Mahama inspected progress on the Wa–Han road construction site and …

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that taxpayers’ money should not be used to construct the National Cathedral, maintaining that Ghana’s Christian community is fully capable of mobilizing the required funds independently. Speaking during a citizens’ engagement in the Upper West Region, Mahama clarified that while he supports the concept of a national cathedral as a Christian himself, public funds …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Office of the President has stepped in to resolve a long-standing institutional conflict between the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and TDC Ghana Limited, issuing a clear directive on their respective mandates to establish a lasting framework for cooperation. Presidency Reaffirms Municipal Authority In a letter dated August 28, 2026, the Presidency affirmed that the local …

President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the boards of nine state-owned institutions with immediate effect, the Presidency has announced. The decision, communicated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, affects institutions operating across several critical sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including petroleum, mining, housing, sports, banking and infrastructure. The institutions affected are: Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) Volta …