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President John Dramani Mahama states that his administration has taken difficult yet necessary decisions over the past year to lay a solid foundation for Ghana’s long-term development. Speaking at the National Thanksgiving Day event held on Wednesday at the forecourt of the Presidency, President Mahama acknowledged that the impact of the government’s decisions may not yet be fully visible, but …

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed strong determination to make his second term in office impactful, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening Ghana’s economy and improving governance systems. According to the President, his renewed mandate will focus on implementing lasting economic and governance reforms that future administrations cannot reverse. President Mahama returned to power after eight years in opposition, following his …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to present a comprehensive report on the mediation of the Bawku conflict to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 16, as part of ongoing efforts to secure lasting peace in the troubled area. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was appointed earlier in 2025 by President Mahama to lead mediation efforts aimed at …

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has given its unanimous backing to former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama as the sole West African candidate for the Chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) when the rotating position returns to the region in 2027. The endorsement was made during the Council’s 95th Ordinary Session, held in Abuja. It will be submitted to the Authority of …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill aimed at repealing the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act. The directive follows the President’s recent public endorsement of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as an essential body in Ghana’s anti-corruption framework. Speaking at a …

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to expedite its investigations and deliver visible results to reinforce its relevance in Ghana’s fight against corruption. Speaking during a meeting with the National Peace Council in Accra on Wednesday, December 10, President Mahama addressed recent public debate over the future of the OSP. He described calls …

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed growing calls for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing the demands as premature and urging that the institution be given more time to deliver on its mandate. Debate over the relevance and effectiveness of the OSP has intensified in recent weeks, with critics arguing that the office has not …

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially abolishing the 1% levy imposed on the consumption of goods, services, and imports during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The repeal follows Parliament’s approval last month and forms part of the government’s broader commitment to eliminating so-called “nuisance taxes” in a bid …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious initiative to retool and modernise health facilities across Ghana, aiming to position the country at the forefront of Africa’s health transformation agenda. Speaking at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, the president explained that the initiative aligns with continental priorities under Agenda 2063, Africa’s New Public Health …

President John Dramani Mahama has raised serious concerns over the sharp decline in performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the situation as “mind-boggling.” Speaking at the launch of the STEMBox initiative for primary schools, the President said the disappointing results have become a major source of worry for the government, parents, educators, and …