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President John Mahama has hit the ground running in his 120 days in office, impressing analysts with his scandal-free governance and positive economic indicators. Since taking office for his final term, Mahama’s administration has seen the Cedi appreciate against the dollar and a drop in inflation rates, earning him high marks. Setting ambitious targets at the onset, Mahama has made progress in launching key projects and programs he outlined during his election campaign. Notably, his government has steered clear of any major scandals, a stark contrast to the controversies that marred previous administrations. In a departure from past practices, Mahama…

…Terrifying synthetic drug linked to international trafficking networks causing devastation By Prince Ahenkorah A deadly synthetic drug, known as kush, is unleashing chaos across West Africa, with Sierra Leone at the heart of the crisis, according to a new report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) and the Clingendael Institute. The report disclosed that the lethal drug first surfaced in Sierra Leone in 2022, rapidly spreading to Liberia, Guinea, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and beyond, resulting in a staggering number of fatalities and straining public health resources. As of April 2024, the impact of kush, containing potent…

IMANI Africa’s Petition to CHRAJ gains traction By Philip Antoh The spotlight has now shifted to the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Mensah, following the recent suspension of the Chief Justice which sparked a wave of reactions. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and others hit the streets in protest, and now IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Mr. Kofi Bentil, has launched a decisive move against her. Speculation is rife on traditional and social media regarding the fate of the Electoral Commission (EC) boss, with IMANI’s petition to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) calling for an investigation into her activities…

By Philip Antoh President John Dramani Mahama has come to the rescue of the 2025 Hajj Board by clearing a substantial 60% of the $4.5 million debt left by the NPP administration, according to Mr. A.B.A. Fusani, Head of Corporate Governance. Praising the President’s benevolence towards the Muslim community, Mr. Fusani highlighted that much of the debt, originating mainly from airline costs, including dealings with Flynas Airlines in Saudi Arabia, has now been alleviated thanks to President Mahama’s intervention. Speaking at the ongoing orientation for this year’s Hajj pilgrims at the Hajj Village in Accra, Mr. Fusani stressed the crucial…

By Philip Antor A coalition of smaller political parties, known as the Third Force Alliance-Ghana, has thrown their weight behind President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Essaba Torkornoo. In a recent press conference at the International Press Center in Accra, the alliance praised the suspension as a necessary step towards upholding Ghana’s constitutional democracy. The Third Force Alliance, which includes parties like the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), defended the suspension as a lawful act rooted in clear constitutional grounds. They refuted claims of personal or political vendettas influencing the…

President John Dramani Mahama, has named esteemed Obstetrician and Academician, Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume as the new Board Chairman of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS). The appointment, which was announced during the inauguration of newly constituted Boards of several key health institutions, including the GCPS, Teaching Hospitals, and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), places one of Ghana’s most respected medical figures at the helm of the nation’s premier institution for postgraduate medical education. Prof. Kwawukume, a veteran in Ghana’s health sector with a distinguished international profile, brings to the role, decades of experience in clinical practice,…

Dr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), the subsidiary of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) responsible for the marketing and sale of Ghana’s cocoa both locally and internationally. A transformational and strategic funding executive, Dr Dogbey, brings to the position over 20 years of global leadership experience in corporate finance, global banking, investment management, and infrastructure development. His appointment, signals a strategic move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s cocoa marketing operations, deepening value addition, and enhancing the country’s competitiveness on the global cocoa market. Prior to this appointment, Dr Dogbey held several…

…Over CJ Torkornoo suspension Former Minister for Justice and Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who is not known for losing cases at the Supreme Court during the Akufo-Addo presidency, tasted two defeats yesterday, when the Court unanimously dismissed his objection to Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, presiding over an injunction application relating to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Mr Dame, had argued that Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, had a conflict of interest, as the outcome of the proceedings could directly benefit him. According to the former Attorney-General, the Acting Chief Justice, stood to gain from Chief Justice Torkornoo’s suspension, thereby making…

The newly appointed Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, has begun a four-day working tour of the Ashanti and Bono Regions. The tour, aims to deepen Dr Bampoe’s understanding of NHIS operations and reinforce staff and stakeholder relations at the grassroots level. It also seeks to address long-standing challenges surrounding delayed payments to healthcare providers. Dr Bampoe, highlighted recent efforts to clear arrears, stating, “We’ve released GHC 965 million to providers this year alone. This includes GHC 129 million and GHC 555 million disbursed following the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) uncapping.” He…

… Ignores Adenta communities As part of ongoing efforts to improve power reliability in the Tse Addo area of the Greater Accra Region—home to many of Ghana’s elite—the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has selectively deployed a mobile transformer to enhance electricity supply and ease pressure on existing infrastructure. The mobile transformer, with a capacity of 20/26 Mega Volt Amperes (MVA) and operating at 33/11 Kilovolts (kv), has been temporarily installed in Tse Addo, where several of the country’s key decision-makers reside, to offload part of the burden from the overstretched La Primary Substation. In stark contrast, ECG, has continued…