Government records massive oversubscription in its 2025 treasury bills auction

In the first auction following Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration, the government experienced a significant oversubscription on January 10, 2025, with total bids reaching GH¢8.075.75 billion—surpassing the GH¢5.198 billion target by GH¢2.877.75 billion. Results published on January 13, 2025, show the government raised GH¢5.513.76 billion from the 91-day bill, secured GH¢1.416.66 billion for the…

I Will Prioritize Revenue Mobilization If Appointed Finance Minister – Cassiel Ato Forson

Minister-designate for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson has underscored his commitment to enhancing revenue mobilisation as a key focus of his administration. He highlighted that previous finance ministers have not adequately addressed this issue to effectively boost revenue. During his vetting on January 13, 2025, Dr. Forson asserted, “I will prioritise revenue mobilisation…a lot of Finance…

Minority Accuses President of Violating Parliamentary Standing Orders

Effutu MP and Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised allegations against President John Dramani Mahama for purportedly breaching parliamentary standing orders. His concerns were voiced during the ministerial vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025. Afenyo-Markin argued that the President had not adhered to the appropriate procedures in notifying Parliament of ministerial nominees. He…

You Can’t Dictate How the President Makes Appointments – Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin

The vetting of the Minister of Finance-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on Monday, January 13, 2025, sparked a heated exchange between Mahama Ayariga, the MP for Bawku Central, and Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin. The session, held in Parliament, became contentious over procedural concerns raised by the Minority Leader. Afenyo-Markin argued that former President John…

It takes more to be a minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture than just being a creative- Dumelo

Actor and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo has emphasized that becoming the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture requires more than just a background in the creative arts. He made this point in response to calls for a creative professional to be appointed to the position in President John Mahama’s upcoming…

We’ll continue, complete unfinished healthcare facilities – Mahama

President John Mahama has pledged to prioritize the completion of uncompleted healthcare facilities across the country to enhance access and elevate the standard of medical services. Addressing the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Winneba on Thursday, January 9, the newly sworn-in president emphasized his administration’s focus on advancing healthcare infrastructure. “We shall…