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The Association of Local Mining Contractors is calling for government intervention in the high permit and other charges by the Minerals Commission on their members. They are urging President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, to implement drastic measures to reduce the charges and ensure they are charged in Ghana cedis within three months of assuming office. Mr. Samuel Aboagye, the General Secretary ...

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing corruption and curbing public sector waste as central pillars of his administration’s development agenda. Speaking in an interview with DW TV, Mr. Mahama outlined plans for sweeping reforms aimed at improving governance, enhancing accountability, and reducing inefficiencies that hinder national progress. He also acknowledged widespread public dissatisfaction with the mismanagement ...

President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reassured Ghanaians that his administration will not abandon the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. In an interview with VOA on Saturday, December 14, Mr Mahama emphasized the importance of maintaining the IMF-backed economic reforms while considering potential adjustments to better align with the country’s development needs. Acknowledging the current economic difficulties facing Ghana, Mahama ...

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his unwavering support for Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, dispelling allegations that his administration intends to abolish the programme. Speaking in an interview with Voice of America (VOA), Mahama dismissed claims by New Patriotic Party (NPP) officials during the campaign that he would scrap the policy. He described the accusations as ...

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. ...

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 team Saglemi Not for Sale has called on the president-elect, John Dramani Mahama to urgently halt all ongoing construction processes following the growing concerns about the current state of the housing project and the involvement of private enterprises who only seek to profit rather than creating affordable housing for many Ghanaians. They urge the government to initiate a thorough ...

The National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has praised Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, for his exceptional display of statesmanship following the 7 December general elections. This recognition comes after Dr Bawumia conceded defeat to NDC flagbearer John Mahama. In a post on X, Sammy Gyamfi lauded Dr Bawumia’s gesture, describing ...

Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are painting parts of Accra red, black, green and white. They have gone gay after the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, called to congratulate the NDC’s John Mahama and subsequently held a press briefing to concede defeat in the December 7 presidential election. Here are ...

President Nana Akufo-Addo has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for his proposed “24-hour economy” policy, describing it as vague and lacking substance. He argued that the initiative does not offer tangible solutions to Ghana’s pressing challenges. Addressing religious and traditional leaders alongside New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters in the Tema West constituency during his campaign ...