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Did President Akufo-Addo urge US to invade Burkina Faso?

Claim: President Akufo-Addo has asked the US to invade Burkina Faso over the presence of Wagner forces, a viral tweet has suggested. Verdict: Misleading! Although President Akufo-Addo...

NPP must rise again – Former Kwesimintsim MP

Former Deputy Housing Minister and Kwesimintim MP, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to use its recent defeat...

FALSE! Bawumia didn’t say he was “okay” with 38.2% of results allegedly polled

Claim: Multiple social media users shared a flyer in which Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), allegedly said...

Drama in Parliament after Speaker refers to NPP MPs as ‘Micro-Minority’

There was drama in Parliament on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers as...

NDC youth allegedly lock offices of NIA, NADMO, and NSS in Koforidua

A group of young men, believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stormed the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly on Wednesday,...

You’ll die and NDC will be there – Ashie Moore cautions youth on rampage

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Ashie Moore, has cautioned supporters against rioting and vandalism at state agencies. According...

Confusion breaks out again during re-collation of Ablekuma North results

Confusion has once again erupted during a scuffle during the re-collation of the 2024 Ablekuma North parliamentary election results. The chaos at the Electoral Commission's...

Mahama will minimise past mistakes – Julius Debrah

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said that President John Mahama will use his second-term administration to prioritise competence over loyalty and work...

We can encourage Burkinabe leader to embrace democracy – Joyce Bawah

Special Aide to President John Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, says the Burkinabe leader, Ibrahim Traoré's appearance with arms during the inaugural ceremony could yield...

See the colourful inauguration ceremony of John Mahama and Prof Opoku-Agyemang

John Dramani Mahama and Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang were officially sworn in as Ghana’s President and Vice President at a vibrant ceremony held on...

Dean of MMDCEs reacts to Mahama’s revocation of appointments

Dean for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Richmond Agyabeng Amponsah, has welcomed President John Mahama's decision to revoke their appointments. In an interview...

Mahama’s first day at work as President [Video]

President John Mahama received arousing welcome on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, when he began his first official working day. A footage captured by JoyNews showed...

Original and free from jabs – Franklin Cudjoe praises Mahama’s inaugural address [Audio]

The Founding President of IMANI-Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration as "superb." Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show...

Mahama’s appointees must not forget the youth – NDC’s Nat Tetteh

Nat Tetteh, the Eastern Regional Deputy Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on appointees of the newly inducted John Mahama...

Franklin Cudjoe reacts to viral photo of Bawumia bowing to Mahama

The Founding President of IMANI-Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has responded to the viral image of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia bowing to President John Dramani Mahama during...

NDC members allegedly attack police officers, lock state offices at Awutu Bereku

A group of individuals, believed to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly attacked police officers at the Electoral Commission office in...

Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs

President John Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This was contained in a letter signed...

Why I pity Mahama – Dr Suleiman [Listen]

The Founder of the Centre for Alternative Politics and Security West Africa (CAPS-WA), Dr. Muhammad Dan Suleiman, has expressed sympathy for President John Mahama. According...

Mahama’s success key to NDC’s 2028 chances – Asiedu Nketia

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has highlighted the pivotal role of President John Dramani Mahama’s performance in shaping...

I trust Mahama to deliver; Ghanaians should have patience with him – Bridget Bonnie

The founder of the 18Plus4NDC, Bridget Bonnie, has expressed her confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s ability to deliver on his promises and steer...

We won’t be a disruptive Minority but… – Gideon Boako

The newly sworn-in Member of Parliament for Tano North in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Gideon Boako, has assured Ghanaians that the New Patriotic Party...

Bring back Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger – Analyst to ECOWAS

A policy analyst with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, Emmanuel Bensah, has called on the regional bloc's...

Key memories of Ghana’s 8th parliament

The 8th Parliament of Ghana, which witnessed unprecedented events, contentious debates, and landmark decisions will be dissolved on Monday, January 6, 2025. With its unique...

You don’t need to fear ORAL if… – Ablakwa [Listen]

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Chairman of President John Mahama's five-member corruption investigative committee has stated that individuals who have not...

You’re in charge; keep the lights on – Herbert Krapa to NDC

Immediate-past Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to focus on effectively managing the power sector. According to him,...

Some residents of Abeka protest Patrick Boamah’s victory

Tensions are running high in Abeka, a town within the Okaikwei Central Constituency in Accra, as some residents took to the streets to protest...

Former Chief Justice challenges Akufo-Addo’s stance on constitution’s perfection

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo expressed her disagreement with former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s claim that Ghana’s 1992 Constitution is perfect and requires no review. In...

Full text: Mahama’s inaugural speech

John Dramani Mahama has officially assumed office as Ghana’s sixth President of the Fourth Republic, taking the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath...

Why Akufo-Addo calls me Johnny – Mahama reflects on rivalry, respect, and history

Newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, delivered a heartfelt and reflective inaugural address on January 7 at Independence Square, marking his historic return to the...

Ghana’s leadership a beacon of hope for Africa – Tinubu

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering support for Ghana, pledging solidarity with the country under the leadership of President John Dramani...

I know corrupt people and will report them – Hopeson Adorye tells Mahama [Video]

Hopeson Adorye has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take swift action against corruption following his swearing-in ceremony at the Black Star Square. Speaking...

Dumsor looms, Akufo-Addo gov’t failed to procure fuel for power generation- John Jinapor says

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency, John Abdulai Jinapor, has warned that the country faces a serious energy crisis, as there...

Adam Bona slams EOCO for alleged last-minute promotions

Security analyst Adam Bona has expressed concerns about recent developments at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), particularly regarding appointments allegedly made by...

Punish ASP Jalil for assaulting DSP Nanka Bruce – Adam Bona to Mahama

Security analyst Dr Adam Bona has called on the John Mahama administration to revisit and take action against a police officer who assaulted a...

Opoku-Agyeman’s triumph signals our commitment to gender equality – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has hailed the historic inauguration of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana's first female Vice President, noted its significance in...

Burkina Faso’s Traoré hailed at President Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony [Video]

Burkina Faso's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, received a warm reception as he took the stage to congratulate President John Dramani Mahama during his...

You have been a worthy opponent – Mahama tells Akufo-Addo

In his inaugural address on Tuesday, 7th January, President John Dramani Mahama extended warm words of respect and camaraderie to his predecessor, Nana Addo...

Mahama vows to fortify Ghana’s healthcare amid rising global health risks

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his dedication to enhancing Ghana’s public health systems to better equip the nation against future health crises, particularly...

‘Today marks a new beginning, we shall reset Ghana’ – Mahama to Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has shared his vision for Ghana’s future, calling for a comprehensive reset to tackle the nation’s pressing challenges and pave...

Don’t hesitate to reach out – Bola Tinubu tells President Mahama

Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strong support for Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra...