President John Dramani Mahama has named Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko as the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA). This historic appointment marks the first time the position has been filled internally, a move announced on January 24, 2025, through the NCA’s official Facebook page. Rev. Ing. Fianko, whose career spans over…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister and former Majority Leader, has reaffirmed his dedication to serving the nation. In his final address as Majority Leader on Thursday, January 23, Dr. Ato Forson pledged to work tirelessly to ensure that the needs and aspirations of the Ghanaian people remain a top priority. As he steps…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its significant loss in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence. According to the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, there were inexplicable occurrences on the day of the election that suggest a spiritual dimension to the outcome. Mr. Kodua highlighted the…
Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has been officially appointed as the new Majority Leader in Parliament, succeeding Cassiel Ato Forson, who now serves as the Minister of Finance. The reshuffle, which is expected to bring strategic realignment within the Majority Caucus, also sees Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, poised to assume the position of…
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over what they describe as a violation of Section 4(1) of the Presidential Office Act by President John Mahama. According to the Minority, the President announced appointments to his office on January 21, 2025, even though the Council of State has not yet been constituted. They argue that…
Former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has expressed that he would not be an appropriate choice for an ambassadorial position under President John Mahama. This follows the appointment of Nana Yaa Jantuah, a prominent figure in the Convention People’s Party (CPP), as a Presidential staffer. Speaking to Joy News, Mornah, who…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has named Edward Abambire Bawa as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The appointment takes effect from January 17, 2025. The announcement was detailed in a letter issued on the same date and signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President. The…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed allegations linking former President John Dramani Mahama to the ownership of a high-end Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 Xtreme Edition. Eric Adjei, the NDC’s Deputy Communications Officer, refuted the claims during an interview on Nhyira FM on Friday, January 17, 2025. He explained that the luxurious vehicle, which features…
Sammi Awuku, former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has expressed his support for the government’s decision to abolish the betting tax, emphasizing its lack of effectiveness. Awuku revealed that he had previously cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration against the implementation of the tax, labeling it as unproductive and harmful to the…
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled another batch of ministerial appointments, with notable figures such as Haruna Iddrisu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and George Opare-Addo taking center stage. In a statement released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, the appointments include nine cabinet-level positions alongside three regional ministerial nominations. This announcement marks…