Politics

Taaju Rahim, the 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Akyem Swedru constituency, has been confirmed as the District Chief Executive (MCE) of the Birim South District Assembly. He secured an overwhelming 15 out of 16 votes, representing 93.75% of the total votes cast by assembly members. Eastern Regional …

  President John Mahama’s first 100 days in office have drawn sharp criticism from the Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM), which has scored his performance a mere 4 out of 10. The group is warning that Ghana stands “at a crucial crossroads — between the promise of renewal and the …

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has touted 21 promises that the government has fulfilled since assuming office on January 7. He announced this in Parliament when he presented the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy of government on March 11. Delivering his address, Dr Forson said, “Mr. Speaker, we …

Parliament has approved the first batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama following their vetting by the Appointments Committee. The approval follows the Committee’s unanimous recommendation of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority Leader; John Jinapor, MP for Yapei-Kusawgu; and Dr Dominic Ayine, …

In a press statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama made his third round of ministerial appointments. The statement, signed by the spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu highlights the inclusion of prominent figures in various ministries as part of his new …

resident John Mahama has announced key appointments to his office, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles, driving national progress and effective leadership. Among the notable …

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to continue the vetting of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 20, 2025.   The nominees scheduled for vetting today include: Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways Haruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for Education Eric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture   The vetting …

Offinso South concerned NDC Youth has recommended Vincent Asare Bediako to President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC hierarchy for recognition and appointment to a key position. According to the group, the 2024 parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the Offinso South constituency, Mr. Vincent Asare Bediako, made …

President John Dramani Mahama has sought approval from Parliament for the consideration of 10 regional Ministers. Communication from the presidency has been sent to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin seeking their vetting and approval. The Regional Ministers include: Northern – Adolf John Oti – John Kwadwo Gyapong Volta – …

In a significant move to reorganise local governance, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members nationwide. This is one of the president’s first actions after his swearing-in as Ghana’s 6th President on January 7, …