Joshua Alabi, the Campaign Manager for John Dramani Mahama during the December 7 general elections, has described the resounding victory of his candidate and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a pivotal decision that aligns with the aspirations of Ghanaians. Alabi emphasised that the electorate’s choice reflects their confidence in Mahama’s leadership and his vision...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Current financial year proving challenging for COCOBOD – IMF
Although Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) financial position improved in 2023, the current financial year is proving challenging, the International Monetary Fund has stated. According to the Washington-based multilateral institution, notwithstanding record-high spot market prices, the weak cocoa production in 2023/24 posed significant challenges to COCOBOD’s ability to deliver on existing forward sales contracts. As a...
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Mahama prioritizes macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability
President-elect, John Mahama, has reaffirmed that his administration will prioritise macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability as key pillars of governance. In an interview with Paul Ndiho of VOA on Saturday, 14th December, Mahama underscored the critical role of economic health in shaping all sectors of national development, including education, agriculture, and sports. He noted that...
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I’ve handed over my official car – Miracles Aboagye says, urges all officials to do same
Presidential Staffer under the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said he handed over his official car to the state last Monday. He urged all officials to do the same in compliance with the directive issued by President Akufo-Addo. “I handed over my car last Monday,” he said on Friday, December 13. The Office...
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Cocoa sub-sector records fifth consecutive contraction
Ghana’s cocoa sub-sector has recorded a 26% contraction in the third quarter of 2024, marking its fifth consecutive decline. This sharp downturn contrasts starkly with the broader economy, which posted an impressive 7.2% growth during the same period.Excluding the impact of oil, Ghana’s economy in current terms expanded to GHȼ254 billion, up from GHȼ194 billion...
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NDC supporters demand redeclaration of Weija-Gbawe results
Tension is rising in the Weija Gbawe Municipality after National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters stormed the Electoral Commission’s premises, demanding a redeclaration of the parliamentary results. This follows the declaration of Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, as the winner in the Weija-Gbawe constituency during the 2024 general elections. Shaib secured...
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You can’t recover loot while looting – Braimah warns NDC
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Sulemanan Braimah has served notice that they will keep a close eye on the new Mahama administration to expose any corrupt act. He reminded the yet-to-be-sworn-in Mahama administration that they cannot engage in looting when they are retrieving state items wrongly taken by members...
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Asamoah Gyan urges Ghanaians to support Mahama’s government
Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the newly elected National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by John Dramani Mahama. This appeal follows a peaceful 2024 general election that saw Mahama return to the presidency after eight years in opposition, defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Taking to social...
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NDC supporters besiege EC office demanding Ablekuma North results
Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have besieged the Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC), blocking roads with an electricity pole. The demonstration was triggered by the police’s refusal to allow them entry into the EC office, where the collation of ballots for the fiercely contested Ablekuma North Constituency is ongoing....
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Don’t blame yourselves for our defeat; focus on unity – Bawumia to NPP supporters
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to refrain from blaming one another for the party’s defeat, warning that such actions could further undermine party unity. During a meeting with party executives from the Klottey Korley constituency, Dr. Bawumia pointed to voter apathy as the key factor behind...