The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has announced the immediate termination of contracts for all caterers under the programme across the country. In an official notice dated 2nd May 2025, the GSFP instructed that no current caterer should provide meals for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year. “Please be informed that contracts of all caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) nationwide have been terminated with immediate effect. Accordingly, no existing caterer on the programme should cook for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year,” the statement read. The Secretariat assured affected caterers that payments for…
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President John Dramani Mahama has called on workers in state institutions to resist silence in the face of mismanagement, urging them to speak up when their enterprises are being driven into ruin. Addressing a large gathering at the Black Star Square today (May 1, 2025) in Accra during the 2025 May Day celebrations, President Mahama encouraged public sector workers to be bold in defending the sustainability of their workplaces, declaring his full support for those who expose wrongdoing. “Comrades and friends, many of you have been working in atrociously managed state institutions over the last years. I urge you not…
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed disbelief over the financial struggles of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, questioning how an alcohol-producing firm could incur significant losses despite strong local demand. Addressing workers at the May Day parade held at Independence Square in Accra on Thursday, May 1, President Mahama referenced recent reports indicating that GIHOC Distilleries recorded financial losses in both 2022 and 2023. Mahama said the situation was especially concerning given the high and consistent demand for alcoholic beverages in Ghana. “How can you sell alcohol and be in debt? When I was president, GIHOC was making a profit. Because…
President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will not be privatised, despite ongoing concerns about the state of the country’s power sector. Speaking at the May Day celebration at Black Star Square on Thursday, May 1, he addressed growing fears about the possible privatisation of ECG, stating clearly that his government has no intention of selling off the state-owned power distributor. “Let me assure you that it is not my intention to privatise ECG as an institution. Our attention is more on a public-private collaboration to inject efficiency into our downstream electricity distribution system,”…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei and eight others to the Board of Directors of the Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC). The newly appointed board members are: In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 30, Ghana Gas said the appointments reflect the President’s confidence in the new board’s ability to lead the company effectively. “We look forward to working with the new Board to enhance the company’s operations, address challenges, ensure quality standards, and foster peaceful coexistence,” the statement said.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to delivering decent jobs, strengthening the economy, and ensuring social justice for workers as Ghana marks this year’s May Day celebrations. In a message shared via his official Facebook page, President Mahama paid tribute to Ghanaian workers, describing them as the “engine of our economy, the builders of our infrastructure, and the innovators who propel us forward.” He praised their tireless efforts, resilience, and crucial role in national development. This year’s May Day theme, “Striving for Peace and Stability to Drive Industrialisation, Trade, and Decent Work for Social Justice,” struck a…
Akonta Mining Company Limited has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, and the Minerals Commission, challenging the recent revocation of its mining lease. The company’s legal action follows the government’s decision, announced on Monday, April 21, 2025, to cancel Akonta Mining’s license due to its alleged involvement in illegal mining—popularly known as galamsey—within protected forest reserves. At a press briefing in Accra on the same day, Minister Armah-Kofi Buah disclosed findings from recent undercover investigations. He revealed that Akonta Mining, although licensed to operate off-reserve, had encroached on the Aboi and Tano…
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that the National Apprenticeship Programme will create over 500,000 jobs to bridge the youth unemployment gap in the country According to him, the newly launched programme will afford the beneficiaries the opportunity to learn directly from experienced master craftsmen and women across various trades including tailoring, welding, hairdressing, carpentry, auto mechanics among others. Speaking at the launch of the event in Tamale on April 30, President John Dramani Mahama, underscored the importance of the programme and admonished the youth to take advantage of it. “The challenge we face today is a growing youth population…
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that Ghana Water Limited (GWL) paid a monthly amount of GHS1.5 million to the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahen—an arrangement that became a key issue in his recent arrest. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 30, Dr. Ayine cited a contract between GWL and the erstwhile Bureau of National Communications (now the National Signals Bureau), under which GWL was to pay GHS1.5 million monthly in exchange for secure internet services. However, according to the Attorney General, instead of directing the funds…
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly denied recent corruption allegations made against him by the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus. Addressing the media on Wednesday, April 30, Dr. Ayine dismissed the claims as unfounded, describing them as “palpable falsehoods.” He specifically refuted allegations suggesting that he directed funds from the Sanitation Levy to a friend, and rejected accusations of theft and corruption. According to Dr. Ayine, he is guided by careful thought and consideration before taking any action, and his integrity is what earned him the…
