Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, has attributed the Ghanaian cedi’s 16.7% appreciation between January and May 2025 to strategic policy interventions by the Mahama-led government. He cited a mix of tight monetary policy, fiscal discipline, and strong foreign exchange inflows as key drivers of the cedi’s strength. Lawyer Gyamfi praised […]
The Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, Kwainoe Ekow Othniel, has lauded the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its pivotal role in bridging a critical gap in the country’s foreign exchange market. Describing its contribution as both “long overdue” and “transformational,” the MP commended GoldBod’s significant impact on stabilizing the Ghanaian Cedi. In a recent interview, […]
President John Dramani Mahama has detailed a pragmatic measures towards addressing the long-standing land grievances in the Greater Accra Region by ordering a halt on government land sales. Speaking at Dodowa as part of his “Thank-You” tour following his electoral victory, Mahama emphasized the need for unity and dialogue within traditional institutions. “We’re deeply concerned […]
President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to harmonize the country’s development plans into a unified national agenda. During the commission’s inauguration at the Jubilee House on May 19, 2024, the president emphasized the need for a long-term development framework that transcends partisan politics and electoral cycles. Mahama […]
President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the recent resurgence of the Ghanaian Cedi, attributing its impressive performance to a confluence of robust foreign exchange inflows and targeted policy interventions designed to stabilize the economy. Addressing the Ghana-EU Business Forum in Accra, President Mahama underscored the current administration’s commitment to achieving its economic growth objectives for […]
The Court of Appeal in Koforidua has granted an interlocutory injunction against John Peter Amewu, the former Member of Parliament for Hohoe, in a case brought by Professor Margaret Kweku and others from the SALL traditional areas. The court’s decision restrains Amewu from presenting himself as a former MP for the Hohoe Constituency in the […]
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that cleanliness of cities and towns will become a crucial metric for evaluating the performance of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). This new benchmark will determine whether they retain their positions or are removed from office. Speaking at a grand durbar of chiefs and people of the […]
The integrity of Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has been severely compromised amidst allegations of money laundering and cocaine trafficking. Ntim Fordjour’s claims linking two foreign aircraft to cocaine trafficking activities in Ghana have fueled intense reactions from Ghanaians, yet he has failed […]
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a transformative healthcare plan for the Greater Accra Region, centered on upgrading the Ridge Hospital into a fully-fledged teaching hospital. This ambitious initiative aims to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in the region, addressing the growing demand for sophisticated medical services. Speaking at the Old Ghanata Astroturf in Dodowa, Mahama […]
By: Iddrissu A. Jara The National DRIP Coordinator, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has impounded and handed over to the Obuasi police a back- hoe machine belonging to the Obuasi West Municipal assembly which was being used for an authorised activity. The equipment was impounded by the National Coordinator on the Obuasi-Kumasi highway with a broken hydraulic […]