President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned key ministerial roles following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence and Environment Ministers. Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson will assume additional duties as Defence Minister, while Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Buah takes over the Environment, Science and Technology
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President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers Following Obuasi Helicopter Tragedy
In a move to maintain government stability after a national tragedy, President Mahama appoints Ato Forson and Kofi Buah to act in place of the late Defence and Environment Ministers.
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Ensure Single Spine Pay Reflects Economic Conditions – Pelpuo Urges New Governing Board of FWSC
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has inaugurated a newly constituted Governing Board for the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). He called for a comprehensive review of the Single Spine Pay Policy to ensure equity
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President Mahama Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Helicopter Tragedy
“This is a moment of immense sorrow for our nation. We have lost true patriots who dedicated their lives to public service and the defence of our country.” – President Mahama
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NPP Mourns Victims of Military Helicopter Crash, Calls for Swift Investigation
“Their passing is not only a devastating blow to their families but also a profound loss to the entire nation they worked to protect and build.” – Justin Kodua Frimpong
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Ghana in Mourning as Ministers and Security Officials Die in Military Helicopter Crash
“We have lost not only leaders but selfless patriots. May their souls rest in peace, and may their sacrifice never be forgotten.” – President John Dramani Mahama
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Mahama Appoints Mr. Beautiful to the Governing Board of the Ghana Creative Arts Agency
President John Mahama has appointed actor Mr. Beautiful to the newly constituted Governing Board of Ghana’s Creative Arts Agency. The diverse board includes top industry figures such as opera singer Kokui Selormey and actress Akorfa Edjeani Asiedu.
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NPP Inaugurates Two Key Committees Ahead of 2026 Presidential Primaries
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated the Vetting and Elections Committees to oversee the party’s presidential primaries. Chaired by Hon. Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor and Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu respectively
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Ken Ohene Agyapong Picks Nomination Form to Contest NPP Presidential Primaries
Ken Ohene Agyapong officially Picks his Nomination form to contest NPP Presidential Primaries in January.
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Gospel Musician Evangelist Akwasi Nyarko Makes Emotional Plea to President Mahama After Days Without Food
“Ever since I released the song for the NDC, I’ve been blacklisted in the Ashanti Region. Event organisers no longer invite me, and people treat me with hostility. I’ve been left to suffer,” – Evangelist Kwasi Nyarko
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Youth Employment Agency Signs MoU with National Insurance Commission to Train 500 Youth
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of CEO Malik Basintale, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Commission to train and deploy 500 youth as certified insurance agents through the Ghana Insurance College.
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Ghanaian Government Increases Cocoa Producer Price from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per Tonne
The Ghanaian government has announced a significant increase in the cocoa producer price from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season.
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President Mahama to Introduce Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme for Children of Cocoa Farmers
As part of fulfilling a 2024 campaign promise, former President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new tertiary education scholarship scheme for children of cocoa farmers. The initiative, set to be implemented in the 2026/27 academic year
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National Apprenticeship Programme Receives 115,009 Applications – Opare Addo
Hon. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, has announced that the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) has received 115,009 applications.
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NSA to Start Implementation of 6-Week Basic Military Orientation Programme on August 31
Hon. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, announced that the National Service Authority (NSA) will begin implementing a six-week Basic Military Orientation Programme
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Government Allocates GH₵ 110 Million for Adwumawura Programme
Hon. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, has announced that the Government of Ghana has allocated GHS 110 million for the Adwumawura Programme under the Government Accountability Series.
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“I’m Shocked by President Mahama’s Administration” – Kwadwo Nkansah Claims
I’m Shocked by President Mahama’s Administration” – Kwadwo Nkansah shares to the public
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Okudzeto Ablakwa Welcomes James Gyakye Quayson to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has officially welcomed Hon. James Gyakye Quayson to the Ministry following his parliamentary confirmation and swearing-in as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, Visits Aflao Market Project Site
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, has visited the proposed Aflao Market Project in the Volta Region, a major initiative set to be funded by a US$30 million grant from China. Accompanied by top Ghanaian officials, including Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. Dzifa Gomashie
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Morocco Donates 40,000 Bags of Fertilizer to Ghana
Morocco has donated 40,000 bags of fertilizer to Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The gesture, led by Her Excellency Ouaadil, was received by Hon. John Dumelo on behalf of Hon. Eric Opoku.
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Finance Minister Urges Newly Sworn-In National Asset Management Committee to Ensure Proper Security of State Assets
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, inaugurated the National Asset Management Working Committee in Accra to address the mismanagement and unaccountability of state properties. He emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive State Assets Register and tasked the committee to identify and properly account for all government-owned assets, including lands and buildings
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Daddy Lumba Made History: A Night That United Presidents Kuffuor and Rawlings
“When the two former presidents danced together to Daddy Lumba’s tune, Ghana danced with them in peace, in unity, and in pride.”
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Government Orders Evacuation of Students from Bawku, Nalerigu Amid Ongoing Conflict
“Our students are our hope for the future. Their safety is not negotiable,” – Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu
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President Mahama Pays Tribute to Music Icon Daddy Lumba
“Though the music may fall silent, his legacy will continue to echo through our hearts and our history.” – President John Dramani Mahama
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Another 53,000 “Separated Names” Found on Gov’t Payroll – What’s Going On?
On July 25, 2025, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, revealed that over 53,000 “separated names” – including unqualified individuals, retirees, and deceased persons – have been found on the government payroll.
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Validators of Ghost Names Will Be Held Accountable: Finance Minister Warns
Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has issued a stern warning that individuals validating ghost names on the government payroll will be held accountable. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on July 25, 2025, Dr. Forson disclosed that the Auditor-General has identified over 14,000 ghost names and 53,000 separated names, calling for urgent action
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The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to Present Mid-Year Budget Review on July 24
“We remain committed to restoring fiscal discipline and delivering a people-centred economic agenda,” – Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister
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President Mahama Directs Dissolution of National Cathedral Board
“We must rebuild trust by showing that no undertaking, no matter how symbolic, is above public accountability.” — Office of the President
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President Mahama Pledges to Complete Suame Interchange and Other Projects in Ashanti Region
“Irrespective of who started it, we shall continue and complete it,” President Mahama assured, promising to finish major projects like the Suame Interchange in the Ashanti Region.
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Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase Ayirebi Proposes Bill to Reform Public Financial System
Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah moves to tighten fiscal discipline with new legislation requiring all MDAs to obtain NDPC certification before accessing public funds.
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President Mahama Suspends Fuel Allowances for Political Appointees
“Leadership must also bear its part of the sacrifices it is calling on the people to make.” — Presidency