President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a farmer or an...
Former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca Akufo‑Addo, joined a host of former senior government officials today to honour the memory of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the former Chief of Staff and past Ministers of Defence, Interior, Transport, and Lands. The gathering followed the passing of...
The Government of Ghana has proclaimed a three-day national mourning period following the death of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement on Friday, noting that the observance will take place from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. In an official statement on behalf of the government,...
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reinforced his administration’s commitment to an independent yet accountable judiciary at the induction of 37 new High Court judges. “Judicial independence is the lifeblood of our democracy, and it must never be compromised,” President Mahama declared during the swearing-in ceremony. “But independence does not mean isolation. Courts must remain...
Expressions of grief and admiration continue to flow from current and former government figures following the death of Ghana’s former First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. She passed away on Thursday, October 23, at the age of 76. President John Dramani Mahama shared his sorrow in a Facebook...
The Majority Caucus in Parliament, under the leadership of Mahama Ayariga, has expressed its sympathies to the family of the late former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76 years old. In a statement, the Caucus...
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF)–MahamaCares has initiated discussions with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a delegation from GMTF, led by its Administrator, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the NLA, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, at the Authority’s headquarters in Accra....
Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and one of the country’s most influential women in politics and social development, leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, advocacy, and trailblazing leadership. Born on November 17, 1948, Nana Konadu was educated at Achimota School and later at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST),...
Ghana is mourning the loss of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76. Sources close to the family confirmed her passing, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to public service, women’s empowerment, and national...
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has held discussions with executives of Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) on the company’s plans to commercially launch high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services in Ghana. Welcoming the delegation in Accra, Mr. George described GVA’s proposed pricing model as “revolutionary” and aligned with government’s agenda to...