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 to steer Ghana onto a path of sustainable growth and prosperity. In an interview with TV3 Ghana, Joshua Alabi highlighted the qualities that make President-elect John Dramani Mahama uniquely suited to lead Ghana at this critical juncture. According to Alabi, Mahama possesses a clear sense...
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 result, Ghana was unable to take full advantage of high international prices as part of the forward contracts (carrying lower prices than current market prices) had to be rolled over to the 2024/25 season. The 2024/25 farmgate price was increased by 50%, reflecting the high...
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 economic recovery would be the central focus of his government’s agenda. “The economy will be our primary concern because it impacts every other area. A struggling economy affects education, agriculture, sports, and every sector of the country. Stabilising the economy will therefore be our immediate...
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 of the President had reiterated the directive regarding the acquisition of official government vehicles by outgoing Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers and other political appointees at the end of the current administration’s term in office. At the conclusion of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first...
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 in the corresponding quarter of 2023. The challenges facing the cocoa sub-sector began in the third quarter of 2023 and worsened significantly in early 2024. The first quarter of this year saw the sector’s worst contraction at 20.2%. However, hopes for recovery have been dashed,...
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 32,608 votes, narrowly defeating Felix Odartey Lamptey of the NDC, who garnered 30,460 votes in a closely contested race. Shaib’s victory strengthens the NPP’s hold on the constituency and adds to its parliamentary representation. Presiding Member of the Assembly, Wilfred Ayitey Blankson, acknowledged the NDC’s...
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 of the Akufo-Addo administration. In a post on his X page, he said “Dear Friends in the NDC, Congratulations to you. One of the things I eagerly look forward to is ORAL. “But let me be clear with you, you cannot recover the loot from...
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 media, Gyan congratulated the new government and urged citizens to prioritize national “Let’s support the government. Any government that comes to power, let’s support them. When you go and buy things at GHC 50 and you sell them at GHC 1000, the country will go...
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. The protesters demanded access to the premises, seeking the declaration of the results of the hotly contested race. Police quickly intervened, forcing the demonstrators to remove the roadblock and restore order. The NDC supporters gathered outside the office, frustrated by the delay in the collation...
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 the party’s loss. He emphasised that, upon analysing the election results, it became clear that the NPP inadvertently handed power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) rather than the opposition party outperforming their 2020 results. “We couldn’t meet our expectations that is why we conceded....