Ghana’s Electoral Commission has officially released the results of the 2024 presidential election, with one constituency’s results still pending. According to the updated results, National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate John Mahama secured victory with 6,591,790 votes, representing 56.42% of the total votes cast Mahama defeated his closest contender, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic...
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ORAL has gathered sufficient evidence on looted state properties – Ablakwa
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the team has gathered substantial evidence of looted state assets by appointees of the previous administration. According to Ablakwa, the collected evidence will soon be presented to President John Dramani Mahama for further action. Weeks...
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Ato Forson, Ayine Named to Key Roles in President Mahama’s Cabinet
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled his first set of ministerial appointments, naming key figures to critical positions. According to a statement from the presidency on January 9, 2025, the nominations have been submitted to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, aligning with Article 78 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. Key Appointments: – Minister for Finance Designate:...
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NPP Refutes Claims of Secret Talks with A Plus
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly denied allegations made by A Plus, the Member of Parliament-elect for Gomoa Central, claiming that the party had approached him to form an alliance in Parliament. According to A Plus, the NPP, led by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, had promised not to contest the Gomoa Central parliamentary seat in...
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Bagbin’s Leadership Continues: NDC Nominates Him for Speaker of 9th Parliament
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has nominated Alban S.K. Bagbin, the current Speaker of Parliament, to continue in his role in the 9th Parliament. This decision was made in consultation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its parliamentary leadership. The 9th Parliament is set to begin on January 7, 2025, and will run until January...
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Corruption fight will be my top priority – Mahama
Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to combating corruption and curbing public sector waste to drive the country’s development agenda. In an interview with Germany-based DW TV, Mahama emphasised his administration’s intent to implement bold reforms to governance structures, enhance anti-corruption frameworks, and enforce strict accountability within public institutions. The President-elect acknowledged...
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Damage Spotted on Akufo-Addo’s statue in Sekondi-Takoradi
Residents of Takoradi had previously threatened to bring down President Nana Akufo-Addo’s statue situated in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region. On the morning of Monday, December 16, 2024, a portion of the statue has been found damaged with a noticeable hole at the back of one of the legs. It...
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Mahama is focused and will be a better leader – Alabi
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...
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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...