Dr. Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, has sounded the alarm on Ghana’s economic woes, citing poor governance and corruption as the root causes of a growing crisis. Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue’s opening on March 3, 2025, Dr. Yamson expressed deep concern over the rise of “Generation Hustlers” –...
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Ramadan Plea: Alhaji Sinare Calls on Muslims to Support Mahama
As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Alhaji Said Sinare, former Ghana Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has urged Muslims across Ghana to dedicate their prayers to President John Dramani Mahama. Alhaji Sinare, who serves as the National Chairman of the Zongo Caucus Working Committee of the NDC, emphasized the need for divine intervention...
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SONA 2025: Mahama Unveils Plans to Empower Zongo and Muslim Communities
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Muslim communities and Zongo areas in Ghana. In his 2025 State of the Nation Address, he outlined several initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Muslims and Zongo residents. Enhancing Islamic Education Mahama announced plans to resource the Islamic Education Unit, recruit more Islamic and...
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Mahama Exposes Critical State of Sinking Fund: $64,000 and GHS143m Remain”
President John Dramani Mahama revealed the truth about the state of Ghana’s finances during his first State of the Nation Address of his second term on Thursday, February 27, 2025. According to President Mahama, Ghana’s Sinking Fund, which was meant to provide a financial cushion for debt repayment, has been depleted to a mere $64,000...
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SONA: I’ll fix Ghana’s economic crisis – Mahama pledges
President John Dramani Mahama has made a bold promise to Ghanaians, assuring them that his administration will turn the country’s economy around by the end of his four-year term. In his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, delivered to Parliament on February 27, Mahama acknowledged the severe economic challenges facing Ghana,...
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2025 SONA: President Mahama Assures Bondholders of Prompt Payment
President John Mahama delivered a reassuring message to bondholders during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025. He pledged to uphold all financial commitments, ensuring that bondholders receive their payments in full. Mahama’s promise aimed to calm the nerves of bondholders, particularly retirees, who had grown anxious about the impact...
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Full Text: President Mahama’s SONA 2025 to Parliament
President John Dramani Mahama has delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since returning to office for a second term, marking his comeback to Parliament after nearly a decade. He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their historic electoral mandate and acknowledged the unpredictability of life. Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to resetting Ghana’s economy,...
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NPA sets new price floor for petroleum products
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February, requiring Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to adhere strictly to the set minimum prices. The directive, effective from February 16 to 28, 2025, mandates that no company should sell fuel...
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Allow state agencies to probe ‘ghost names scandal’ – NSA boss
The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has urged The Fourth Estate to allow state agencies to complete their investigations into the ghost names scandal before drawing conclusions. His remarks follow President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for an inquiry into 81,885 suspected ghost names on the NSA payroll. Presidential Spokesperson and...
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NPP govt never defaulted on coupon payments since restructuring of Domestic Debts – Amin Adam
Since the restructuring of the Domestic Debts, the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government did not default on coupons, former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said. Buffers were also built in the Debt Reserves Accounts to support upcoming debt service obligations such as the 4th coupon payments, he said. Dr Amin Adam explained...