The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo has formally resigned from his position, effective January 7, 2025. His departure follows a directive issued on January 13, 2025, which mandates the termination of all board memberships at State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). In a letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama on January 16, Aidoo explained that his decision was made to facilitate a smooth transition and allow stakeholders and business partners to engage with the incoming leadership. Although his term was set to end in July 2025, he emphasized the importance of ensuring continuity and effective collaboration…
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President John Dramani Mahama has appointed the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). This appointment, effective January 16, 2025, tasks Mr. Gyamfi with the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a key promise in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 manifesto. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, announced the appointment, highlighting the administration’s commitment to economic revitalisation and sustainable development through the GoldBod initiative. In his new role, Mr Gyamfi will oversee the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board,…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new slate of ministerial nominees as part of his vision for governance. Among the key nominations, Haruna Iddrisu, a former Minority Leader in Parliament and seasoned politician has been designated to lead the Education Ministry. Governs Kwame Agbodza has been nominated to head the Roads and Highways Ministry, a sector critical to infrastructure development and national connectivity. In the agriculture sector, Eric Opoku has been tapped as the Minister for Food and Agriculture-designate. Known for his extensive experience in rural development, Opoku is expected to spearhead initiatives aimed at boosting food security and…
A Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator James E. Risch has called on Ghana to prioritise the repayment of debts owed to American companies before seeking additional financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This follows reports that Ghana’s incoming finance minister is considering further IMF support to address the country’s worsening economic challenges. The debt, estimated at $251 million, is owed to several U.S.-based companies, including Twin City Energy, American Tower Company, GSM, Chubb, Kosmos Energy, and Zipline. In a post on X, the Senator said despite numerous attempts by these companies…
Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye has been appointed by President John Mahama to serve as the Director of Security Operations at the Presidency. The President also appointed former interior Minister, Prosper Douglas Bani, as his National Security Advisor. Other appointments include Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Abdul Osman-Razak as National Security Coordinator and Charles Kipo as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). According to the President, these key appointments to the nation’s security apparatus reflect his commitment to ensuring national security and the safety of all Ghanaians, as noted by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Ms Justina Nelson as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) following the removal of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng on Tuesday morning. President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as the CEO of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), effective immediately. The revocation, contained in a letter dated January 13, 2025 and addressed to Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, was signed by Mr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. In a statement issued Tuesday evening [January 14, 2025] by the…
President John Dramani Mahama has formally requested Parliament’s approval for the appointment of 10 regional ministers. A communication from the presidency has been sent to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, seeking the vetting and confirmation of the nominees. This marks a significant step in the President’s efforts to strengthen governance and ensure effective administration across the regions. They are nominees for Oti, Volta, Eastern, Northern, North East, Upper East, Ashanti, Ahafo, Savannah, and Greater Accra. There are six regions outstanding – Western, Western North, Central, Bono East, Bono, and Upper West, where the President is yet to nominate people for consideration for appointment.
In the ever-evolving music landscape, understanding the nuances of metadata is crucial, especially for African musicians navigating the global stage in 2025. But what exactly is metadata, and why should musicians care about it? Let’s break it down. What is Metadata? Metadata is essentially data about data. In the music industry, it refers to the information that describes a music track, including: Title of the song Artist’s name Album title Genre Release date Track length ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) Publisher information Credits for producers, songwriters, and musicians This information helps in organizing, identifying, and managing music files, making it…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has issued a strong statement on the role of politicians in the development of the Ashanti Region. During a courtesy call by the World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, the Asantehene stressed the importance of infrastructure and called for a social contract to effectively drive development. “In terms of development, if we have the infrastructure everything will be fine. I cannot depend on the politicians for my development. “I don’t want to depend on them, so let’s have a social contract and then we do it,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated.
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive to the Lands Commission, halting all sales, leases, and processing of transactions involving state and public lands. In a formal communication dated January 10, 2025, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission, the President stressed the need to protect public lands for the benefit of current and future generations. The letter, signed by Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, stated: “This directive has been issued to protect and preserve State and Public Lands for the collective benefit of the citizenry and future generations.” The directive calls for an…
