President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to political appointees, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to apply strict sanctions to anyone who violates the newly launched Code of Conduct, regardless of their status or influence. The Code, officially launched on Monday, May 5, sets clear ethical boundaries for public officials. It prohibits, among other things, the awarding of government contracts to oneself, family members, or close associates—actions President Mahama described as a betrayal of public trust. Addressing the matter, President Mahama underscored the seriousness of the new policy. “Coding in state companies that deal with government…
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A new bill is being prepared by the government to be introduced in Parliament, through which the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS), along with several other public universities across the country, will have their names changed. The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during the swearing-in ceremony of the Governing Council of CKT-UTAS in Accra. Established in 2021 to equip students with practical and technical competencies for the global employment market, CKT-UTAS has been confronted with various infrastructural challenges that have impeded its academic advancement. The institution’s name has not been accepted…
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm ultimatum to all government appointees who have not yet complied with asset declaration laws, warning they will be dismissed if they fail to meet a final deadline of May 7, 2025. The President’s directive comes amid ongoing efforts to enforce transparency and accountability within his administration. The move follows an earlier March 31 deadline, which some appointees failed to meet. Speaking at the launch of the Code of Conduct for government appointees in Accra on Monday, May 5, Mahama emphasised the seriousness of the issue, declaring that no one would be exempt…
Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the democratic rights and freedoms of all Ghanaians, particularly the right to peaceful protest and free expression. He said this on Monday, 5 May, when members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other political parties staged a demonstration and presented a petition to the Jubilee House in protest against the suspension of the Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Receiving the petition from the coalition on behalf of the President, Mr Dogbe highlighted recent demonstrations held in the country, noting that citizens…
A coalition of political parties led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially submitted a petition to the Judiciary, calling on judicial authorities to prevail on President John Dramani Mahama to reverse the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. During the presentation of the petition, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin appealed to staff of the Judicial Service to stand with the political parties in defending justice and fairness within the judicial arm of government. He also issued a caution to key officials within the judiciary, including the Acting Chief Justice and the Acting Judicial Service Secretary, urging them not to…
The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team of the Ghana police service has swooped and arrested ten land guards and labourers at Pokuase, a suburb of Accra for encroaching on lands belonging to the Otublohum traditional area. The arrest by the Greater Accra Regional Police Command was in responds to petitions and numerous complaints by the Boundary Chief of the Otublohum traditional area about the nefarious activities of the hoodlums. Reports indicate that the arrested individuals who were allegedly working under the direction of one Mr. Tamale from Abola Piam in Accra had arrived at the Pokuase site equipped with…
The former head of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahen, has been remanded into the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO) for seven days by a High Court in Accra following a hearing on Friday, May 2, 2025. The ruling comes after the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, urged the court to remand the accused, citing intelligence suggesting that Adu-Boahen had attempted to interfere with a key prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged stealing case. The defence counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, strongly disputed the claim, questioning both the credibility of the intelligence and his client’s ability to…
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…
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…
