Author: johnmahama

Behind the masks of happiness and success, millions of people worldwide are secretly struggling with emotional pain. Their silent screams echo in the darkness of their own minds, a desperate cry for help that often goes unheard. You may be one of them, hiding behind a façade of normalcy, feeling like you’re drowning in a sea of despair with no lifeline in sight. The weight of your emotions is crushing, making it hard to breathe, to sleep, to live. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can be overwhelming, leaving you wondering if you’re the only one struggling to stay afloat. But…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured that no land or property belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be sold under his leadership.“Under my watch as Foreign Minister, no land or property of the Ministry, located either home or abroad, will be sold,” he assured.He gave the assurance in a social media post on Wednesday, March 5, following a directive by President John Dramani Mahama for the immediate reversal of all lands belonging to the Ministry that were sold or leased under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.Among these lands is the Ministry’s adjoining…

play videoFormer Member of Parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region, Cynthia Morrison Former Member of Parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region, Cynthia Morrison, has stated that she is still a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) despite the party’s decision about her.The 2024 independent parliamentary candidate said that unless she has been served with a letter and taken to court to disprove otherwise, she is still a member of the party.Speaking in an interview on Net 2 TV on March 4, 2025, she stated, “Unless they bring a letter and take me to…

Former Suame Member of Parliament and Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed the reason behind his decision to step down as Majority Leader in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.Readers may recall that the Suame MP, who had decided not to return to Parliament after the expiration of the 8th Parliament, resigned on February 21, 2024.He was succeeded by his then Deputy, Member of Parliament for Effutu in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.At the time, many in the party disagreed with the move and argued that the veteran lawmaker should have been allowed to complete his term before a…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate reversal of all allocations and sales of land belonging to the ministry. He stated that the decision was taken to safeguard state assets and prevent further encroachment on public lands. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 5, Ablakwa revealed that the directive specifically affects lands adjoining the Foreign Affairs Ministry at Airport Residential, which had reportedly been allocated to seven organisations and individuals under the previous government. “Yesterday’s presidential directive will ensure that the Ministry’s adjoining land at Airport Residential,…

In Ghana, as in many parts of the world, the discourse surrounding body weight is fraught with judgment, stereotypes, and deeply entrenched cultural narratives. On this World Obesity Day, it is imperative to examine the role that language plays in perpetuating obesity stigma and to call for an end to harmful behaviors. Local colloquialisms such as Obolo, Cargo, Oluftubom, and Okese3 are not mere epithets—they are reflections of societal attitudes that demean individuals struggling with obesity and contribute to an environment of exclusion and discrimination.The Linguistic Dynamics of Obesity StigmaLanguage is a powerful tool that shapes perceptions and reinforces social…

Nana Nketsia IV and Obeng-Kenzo The President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Kobina Nketsia IV, has stated that President Mahama made the right choice in appointing Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo as the Acting Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA).He believes Obeng-Kenzo is highly qualified to lead the national energy generator.Nana Kobina Nketsia IV highlighted Ing. Obeng-Kenzo’s extensive experience and exceptional leadership at the Authority as proof of President Mahama’s wise decision in selecting him as the new leader of the VRA.The traditional leader, who is also the Omanhene of the Essikado (British Sekondi) Traditional Area,…

Mr. Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank GCB Bank PLC has announced outstanding financial results for 2024, marking a significant milestone as the Bank concludes the final year of its 4-year strategic cycle. The audited financial results released Tuesday show the Bank achieved a record-high Profit Before Tax (PBT) of GHȼ1.91 billion, a 25.3% year-on-year increase. This performance of the Bank comes amidst a challenging and uncertain operating environment, which included a major regulatory change that impacted liquidity industry-wide. The report points to revenue for the year growing by 19%, driven by a 19.02% increase in interest income, a…

The Government of Ghana and its partners, including the Private Sector, Civil Society Organisations, Traditional Authorities, and Academia convened for the National Economic Dialogue (NED), under the distinguished patronage of H.E. John Dramani Mahama and H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang from 3rd to 4th March, 2025 at Accra International Conference Centre: Profoundly appreciate the presence and active participation of the high-level panel discussants, Chairpersons, Presenters of Technical Issue Papers, as well as well-meaning Ghanaians from industry, academia, think tanks and policy makers during the Dialogue. Note and commend the spirited nature of the discussions that characterised the NED and urge…

NDC National Organiser, Joseph Yamin The National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, has revealed how he was embarrassed at Amsterdam Airport in the Netherlands after being declared a high-risk passenger on a flight due to false claims made by Ken Agyapong.Ken Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, in a purported audio recording, accused Yamin of plotting to kill some expatriates in Kumasi ahead of the 2020 elections to create the impression that the country was unstable in the eyes of the international community.In the audio, a voice alleged to be that of Mr. Agyapong was also…