President John Dramani Mahama has made several key appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at enhancing governance and operational efficiency. These appointments demonstrate Mahama’s commitment to effective leadership and a responsive administration. New Appointees Bring Expertise and Dedication The appointed officials are expected to utilize their expertise and dedication to advance national progress and development. The list of appointees includes: – Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari: Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President – Stanislav Xoese Dogbe: Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) – Seth Emmanuel Terkper: Presidential Adviser on the Economy – Nana Yaa Jantuah: Presidential Staffer –...
Haruna Iddrisu Opposes LGBTQ+ Practices, Citing Cultural and Moral Values
Education Minister-Designate Haruna Iddrisu has expressed strong opposition to LGBTQ+ practices, emphasizing their inconsistency with his personal values and ethics. He stressed the importance of safeguarding Ghana’s cultural and moral value system. A New Approach to the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a new approach to the ongoing debate surrounding the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. During a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Accra on January 14, 2025, President Mahama suggested that the bill be introduced as a government-sponsored initiative rather than a private member’s bill. He argued that government sponsorship would grant the bill greater legitimacy and...
Mahama Assures Timely Completion of Sewua Hospital
President John Dramani Mahama has given assurances to ensure the timely completion and operationalization of the Sewua Hospital in the Ashanti region. Addressing Critical Challenges Addressing dignitaries and attendees at the first Akwasidae celebration of the year, held at the Manhyia Palace on Sunday, January 19, President Mahama outlined his government’s plans to address the critical challenges facing the 250-bed hospital. The Importance of Sewua Hospital The Sewua Hospital is crucial in reducing the overwhelming patient load at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), one of the largest and busiest healthcare facilities in the Ashanti region. KATH serves not only...
We won’t cooperate in Parliament if post-electoral violence continues – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to President John Dramani Mahama, threatening to withdraw their cooperation in Parliament if he fails to address the growing lawlessness and violence in the country following the general elections. At the heart of the issue are allegations that some individuals affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are engaging in violent acts and destroying state property to prevent the Electoral Commission from declaring the Ablekuma North Parliamentary election results in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib addressed journalists, calling on President Mahama and...
Education Minister-Designate Haruna Iddrisu and NDC’s Promises to Improve Muslim Education
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, former minority leader and ranking Member for the Appointments Committee, faces the vetting committee this morning as the Minister-designate for Education. As the Ranking Member for the Appointments Committee, Haruna Iddrisu had earlier explained that the Minister-designate for Health and the Minister-designate for National Security would be the first to face the vetting committee due to the priority nature of their roles, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it’s his turn to face the committee. The vetting process is expected to be thorough, with the committee scrutinizing his background, qualifications, and suitability for the role of Minister...
President Mahama commits to resolving decades-old Bawku conflict
President John Dramani Mahama is embarking on a crucial visit to Bawku and Nalerigu today, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with a strong determination to resolve the long-standing conflict in Bawku. This conflict has been ongoing for decades, and the President aims to use this visit as an opportunity to engage with the conflicting factions and key stakeholders to promote dialogue and ultimately achieve lasting peace. During his visit, President Mahama is expected to meet with the Bawku Naba, , Zug-raan Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, paramount chief of the Kusaug traditional area. local leaders, and other key stakeholders to discuss ways...
‘As part of our 120-day agenda, we will abolish the E-levy’ – Ato Forson
Ghana’s Finance Minister-designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has unveiled plans to abolish the controversial E-Levy and Betting Tax within 120 days of taking office. This move aims to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians and promote economic stability. “As part of our 120-day agenda, we will abolish the E-Levy,” he announced. Key Highlights of Dr. Forson’s Plan – Abolition of E-Levy and Betting Tax: Dr. Forson emphasized that scrapping these taxes will not harm the economy, citing the need to increase compliance with existing tax laws instead of introducing new taxes. Scrapping the Betting Tax will not affect the forward...
We need to identify the wasteful budgets and cut them… – Ato Forson (Finance Minister Designate)
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has announced plans to establish an Independent Value for Money Office. This new office will help reduce waste in the public sector by working with parliament to check government expenditure and prevent overspending. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr. Ato Forson emphasized that wasteful expenditure is a major issue in Ghana’s economy. He believes that limiting corruption and wasteful expenditure will provide enough fiscal space for the government to focus on economic development. “No one can convince me that our budgets have no waste. The waste benefits only a select few....
Scrapping betting tax will not affect the economy – Ato Forson
Finance Minister-Designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has played down concerns about the economic impact of scrapping the betting tax, citing its relatively minor contribution to the national coffers. The tax generates less than GHC50 million annually, a drop in the bucket compared to the country’s overall revenue. Dr. Ato Forson’s remarks came during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 13, where he emphasized that removing the tax would have minimal economic consequences, provided the government adjusts its expenditure to offset the revenue shortfall. The Minister-Designate described the betting tax as a “nuisance tax” that doesn’t bring...
Ato Forson, Jinapor and Ayine to be vetted today
Parliament is set to commence the vetting of the first batch of ministerial nominees presented by President John Dramani Mahama today, Monday, January 13, 2025. The vetting process will begin with the examination of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and current Majority Leader, who has been nominated as the Minister-designate for Finance. Ato Forson’s nomination comes at a time when Ghana’s economy faces challenges, including high inflation, mounting public debt, and calls for sustainable economic reforms. This constitutional requirement will be carried out by Parliament’s Appointments Committee which was constituted on January 9, 2025. Next...