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,”…
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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…
The four accused persons in the National Signals Bureau case, Kwabena Adu-Boahen, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited, have pleaded not guilty to all charges levelled against them. Before their pleas were taken, counsel for the accused, Samuel Atta-Akyea, prayed the court to adjourn the case, arguing that his clients had been ambushed by the state. According to him, his clients honoured an invitation from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, April 29, where they were informed that charges had officially been levelled against them, pending arraignment by the Attorney General. They were…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal for consideration for appointment to the Supreme Court bench. They are Justices Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, Senyo Dzamefe, Kweku Tawiah Ackah-Boafo, Philip Bright Mensah, Janpere Bartels-Kodwo and Hafisata Ameleboba. The seven were nominated by President Mahama in accordance with Article 144(2) of the 1992 Constitution. The nominations were made known by a letter dated April 29, 2025 and signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama and addressed to the acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. According to the Judicial Service,…
The Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament has called on the John Dramani Mahama administration to take urgent and decisive steps in response to a damning U.S. travel advisory that has placed Ghana under Level 2 risk, warning American citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising crime and weak law enforcement. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 24, the Minority expressed grave concern over the advisory, which cited violent crimes, underreporting of serious offences like sexual assault, and general lawlessness as reasons behind the alert. The advisory also flagged the presence of civil unrest and…
