POLITICS

President John Mahama has sworn in six ministerial nominees. This follows their parliamentary approval on Tuesday, January 21 after appearing before the Appointments Committee. The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, marked the official commencement of their roles in key government positions.       The nominees, who underwent rigorous …

President John Mahama has appointed Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the senior partner of the KPMG, as acting commissioner-general of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791). This was contained in …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.          The Daily Searchlight         The Ghanaian Observer       Daily Analyst             The National Voice         …

Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John Dramani Mahama. The appointment was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025, in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 12(2) of …

The Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) took to the chamber on Tuesday afternoon, following ministerial vetting proceedings, to demand government action against what they described as increasing violence in the country. The MPs were seen singing in the chamber as a form of protest, …

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, …

The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana (CACG) are urging President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the enforcement of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution. This article requires certain public officeholders to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity within the government. According to Article 286, …

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday nominated 17 additional ministers for the consideration of Parliament for appointment as ministers in his administration. The list of 17 is made up of three regional ministers which brings the total number of regional ministerial nominees to 16. President Mahama has committed to maintaining …

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 …

Nana Yaa Jantuah, a former Director of Public Relations and External Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has been appointed as a Presidential Staffer by President John Dramani Mahama. This was announced as part of a series of key …