Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his residence to wish him a speedy recovery following a recent accident. Dr. Bawumia expressed concern about the Ga Mantse’s health and conveyed his well wishes on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana. He also prayed for the King’s full and swift recovery so he can continue his leadership and traditional duties for the Ga State. The visit, w

President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to health professionals across the country to accept postings to deprived and underserved communities as part of a national effort to strengthen equitable healthcare delivery. Delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the floor of Parliament on Friday, President Mahama called on what he described as Ghana’s “gallant health workers” to respond positively to postings outside major urban centres. “Let me use this opportunity

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) alone cannot support Ghana’s ambition to become West Africa’s leading hub for creative arts, entertainment, and international conferences. Delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) before Parliament on Friday, President Mahama said while the AICC has served the country with distinction over the years, it is no longer sufficient for a nation seeking to significantly expand

President John Dramani Mahama revealed that approximately 350,000 Ghanaians are currently living with HIV and AIDS. He made these remarks during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday. He noted that although Ghana’s national HIV prevalence rate is relatively low at 1.6%, certain regions and population groups experience significantly higher rates. President Mahama emphasized that the government is taking decisive steps to strengthen the healthcare

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to eliminate the “no-bed syndrome” in Ghana’s health facilities, emphasizing that patients seeking emergency care must receive attention even under makeshift conditions. He made the statement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered on the floor of Parliament on Friday. Addressing Parliament, President Mahama highlighted the government’s comprehensive health agenda under the Mahama Care initiative, Ghana’s first nationwid

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious nationwide infrastructure program, pledging to transform the country’s transport network and boost economic growth. He made the statement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Friday. The President revealed that his government inherited substantial arrears owed to road contractors, with GH¢5.43 billion lodged with the Ghana Road Fund Secretariat still awaiting payment, excluding accruing

President John Dramani Mahama has described December 19, 2022, as “one of the darkest days in Ghana’s economic history,” recalling the moment the country declared a debt default and suspended repayments on both domestic and external obligations. Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament, President Mahama reflected on the economic turmoil that followed the announcement, noting that the debt crisis had become a major obstacle to national progress

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted a series of transformative initiatives under the Feed Ghana Program, aimed at boosting food security, modernizing agriculture, and creating jobs for youth across the country. He made these remarks during the 2026 State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Friday. A central feature of the program is the Home Gardening Initiative, encouraging families nationwide to cultivate vegetables at home and in their communities to

President John Dramani Mahama has described the newly established 24-Hour Economy Authority as the boldest economic transformation initiative in Ghana’s recent history, following its passage by Parliament on February 6, 2026, and his subsequent assent into law . Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, the President said the flagship 24-hour economy and Retail Export Development Programme, launched in 2025, is designed to unlock round-the-clock

President John Dramani Mahama has provided detailed justification for the sharp reduction in petrol prices, announcing on the floor of Parliament that fuel costs have fallen from GH¢15.2 to GH¢10.7 per litre, with recent prices dipping further to GH¢9.97 per litre. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Mahama linked the fuel price decline to broader macroeconomic stabilization measures implemented under his administration’s Reset agenda. The Presid

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that “Ghana is back and working again,” expressing renewed confidence in the country’s economic recovery while delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday. Addressing the House, the President said his administration inherited an economy in deep crisis — weighed down by unsustainable debt, high inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency and a soaring cost of living. He noted that although the path to

President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious twin-agenda framework — “Resetting Ghana” and the “Accra Reset” — as the guiding pillars of his administration’s policy direction for 2026 and beyond. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA 2026) on the floor of Parliament, President Mahama said the country’s upcoming 59th Independence Anniversary on March 6 would be commemorated under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” He emphasized that the

The Ghana Police Service has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive automated traffic enforcement regime aimed at significantly reducing road crashes caused by human error. The new system, known as Traffitech-GH, will be implemented through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) and is designed to strengthen compliance with traffic laws using modern surveillance technology. Under the programme, high-resolution cameras and scanners will be mounted on selected

The Ghana Police Service  has arrested seven suspects for their alleged involvement in the circulation of fraudulent electronic traffic violation notices aimed at defrauding members of the public. According to the Police, the suspects sent fake traffic offence notifications to victims, falsely claiming they had breached road regulations and directing them to pay fines through a provided link. In a statement, the Director of Public Affairs, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, said the Pol

The Ghana Armed Forces has announced that government has approved the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel under the implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the decision follows renewed engagements between the current Military High Command and the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Defence. The discussions were aimed at resolving a f

The Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Air Vice Marshal Joshua Lartei Mensah-Larkai, has underscored the importance of deepening collaboration between the military and the media, stressing that their partnership must be anchored on trust, mutual respect, and a shared sense of purpose. He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing members of the Defence Ministry Press Corps at a one-day workshop held at the Command Mess, Burma Camp, in Accra. He described the engage

Retired Brigadier General Eric Aggrey-Quarshie, former Director-General of Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, has urged journalists covering the defence sector to exercise heightened responsibility in their reportage, warning that seemingly harmless disclosures could have far-reaching national and regional security implications. He delivered the remarks on Wednesday while addressing members of the Defence Ministry Press Corps at a one-day capacity-building workshop h

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR), in collaboration with the Forestry Commission (FC), has announced a series of activities to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Forests (IDF), with a high-level inter-university debate taking centre stage. The event, marked globally on March 21, will be observed in Ghana under the theme “Forests and Economies,” spotlighting the vital contribution of forests to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. As part

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced plans to establish a Public Land Protection Task Force to curb encroachment and unauthorized development on state lands. Addressing the media at the Ministry’s conference room, the Minister said the initiative forms part of sweeping reforms introduced following a comprehensive review of 8,160 public land lease applications processed between 2017 and 2024. The review was undertaken in complia

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse has underscored the enduring legacy of West Africa Senior High School  (WASS), describing the institution as a vital pillar in Ghana’s educational and national development journey. The Ga Mantse made these remarks at the school’s 80th anniversary celebration, book launch and commemorative lecture, held on Friday at the conference room of the Ghana Shippers Authority  in Accra. Delivering a speech on behalf of the Ga Mantse, Chief of Staff