Tag Archives: President Akufo-Addo

At the peak of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first term, he had sworn in more than 126 ministers and deputy ministers. Some of them resigned and were replaced. They took the sacred Oath of Ministers, to “uphold, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana.” But, …

The President of Ghana, H.E Akufo-Addo and Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday joined thousands of mourners to pay their last respects to  the Paramount Chief of New Juaben, Prof. Dr. Daasebre Oti Boateng.   Former President Kufuor, past and present Ministers of State and government officials also paid …

An award-winning investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, says the lackadaisical attitude of President Akufo-Addo and his government towards press freedom in the country is very worrying.   He said various state actors close to the Presidency have been engaged in attacks against journalists over the past years. Still, none have …

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has dismissed calls on the government to reduce taxes on petroleum products. He said taking such an action will significantly affect the government’s revenues. Addressing the 2022 May Day parade at the Independence Square in Accra, he said the government risks losing about GH¢4 …

President of the Republic of Ghana,  Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he has not given up on his quest to amend Article 55 (3) of the 1992 constitution to pave way for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) on partisan basis.   He maintains that a …

President Akufo-Addo has appointed former Ledzokuku MP, Bernard Okoe Boye as the acting Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The appointment takes effect from Monday, May 3. The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare in a letter explained that the appointment is pursuant to Section 14 (1) …

President of Ghana, H.E Akufo-Addo on Tuesday paid a visit to the family of the founder and General Overseer of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC), Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. The President commiserated with the bereaved family for the loss of their eldest son, Dr David …

Political Communications lecturer, Dr Kobby Mensah, says President Akufo-Addo missed the opportunity to sell Ghana through his interview with Peter Okwoche of the BBC.     Speaking on the Super Morning Show, on Tuesday, the Lecturer at the University of Ghana noted that the interview was a great opportunity to …

The President of Ghana H.E Nana Akufo-Addo will today deliver an address on the state of the nation to Parliament, a day after the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) was passed. The event is expected to be held in the Chamber of Parliament at 10 am.   This sessional Address, which …

President Nana Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday commissioned the Tamale Interchange, the fourth interchange built by government since 2017.     The interchange forms part of the Government of Ghana – SinoHydro Master Project Support Agreement (MPSA) which was launched nearly three years ago, by the President.   The Tamale Interchange is …