The Office of President-elect, John Dramani Mahama has dismissed a list of appointments which is circulating on social media. The Office of Mr Mahama described the list as false and further urged the general public to refrain from it. A statement issued by Mr Mahama’s special aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari on Monday, December 16 said “The Office of the President-Elect ...

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the gravity of Ghana’s economic challenges, describing the journey to recovery as arduous but achievable. Speaking during a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church in Accra on Sunday, 15 December 2024, Mr. Mahama expressed his commitment to steering the nation out of its economic difficulties while seeking divine guidance to lead effectively. ...

Parliament is set to reconvene today, Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), marking its first sitting since the landmark December 7 general elections. This session follows an official circular from the Speaker’s Office on December 11, confirming the location for the meeting. The December 7 elections have reshaped Ghana’s political landscape, ...

The Institute of Community Sustainability has said that sports betting threatens the well-being of Ghana’s youth. According to the Institute, the proliferation of sports betting, particularly among young people, has reached alarming proportions hence their call to the government to consider increasing the betting tax to 50% from the current 10% to curb this menace. It is recalled that the ...

The outgoing MP for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s historic campaign. Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with Raymond Acquah, described Dr Bawumia’s unprecedented efforts on the campaign trail, the internal sabotage he faced, and how a lack ...

“It’s painful,” Energy Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) has said. “We’ve indeed suffered defeat but Ashanti region did their best, showing us great support,” he added. “Turnout was about 65 per cent, and they gave NPP almost a third of the votes.” Standing amidst party faithful, he was commenting on the defeat ...

Social media influencer, Efia Odo, has reaffirmed her faith following the outcome of Ghana’s December 7 general election, which saw the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its candidate, John Mahama, emerge victorious. Efia Odo, who had predicted on December 2, 2024, that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, would win, faced backlash online after her ...

Ghanaian rapper, Peter Famiyeh Bozah, known by the stage name Fameye, will on December 20 host a concert dubbed “Family Live Concert” to entertain his fans. The event, according to the artiste, will take place at the vibrant Atomic 5&6 Basic School Park, and promises a night of music, joy, and family bonding. Known for his resplendent lyrics and infectious ...

Celebrated Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Mikki Osei Berko, widely known for his iconic roles in ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘Dada Boat’, has expressed concerns about the declining standards in Ghana’s creative arts industry. Speaking on YFM, he shed light on how the industry has shifted over the years, with many practitioners disregarding the importance of mentorship and formal training. Reflecting on ...

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has called on civil society organisations and the Peace Council to pressure President-elect John Mahama to rein in supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes amid reports of post-election violence and hooliganism by some supporters of the NDC across the country. Speaking at a press conference ...