Author: johnmahama

Years ago, a simple article I penned, filled with hopeful encouragement, resonated in ways I could never have imagined. I received messages from three individuals who confessed they had been on the brink of ending their lives, their spirits crushed by circumstances. My words, however imperfect, offered a lifeline, a reason to hold on. That experience deeply impacted me, and today, I feel burdened to address another group of individuals facing a different kind of despair.I’m speaking to those who are feeling bitter and disappointed because they haven’t been appointed to positions under President John Dramani Mahama.I understand the weight…

Afenyo-Markin and Andrews Asiamah The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrews Asiamah Amoako, had a heated exchange with Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin over the adjournment of the House during a parliamentary session.During the sitting on February 21, 2025, Afenyo-Markin insisted that the case regarding the Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, be debated after the application was brought up for discussion.He argued that, regardless of the timing, it was imperative for Members of Parliament to deliberate on the issue to make informed decisions.In a heated rant on the floor of Parliament, the Effutu constituency MP declared, “We will not adjourn…

Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 (£23,792) to each person on board a plane that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday – all of whom survived. As it landed in the Canadian city, the plane skidded along the runway in flames before flipping over and coming to a halt upside down. Passengers described their amazement as most of them walked away without injuries. It remains unclear what caused the incident, which is under investigation. There were 76 passengers and four crew on the flight, which had travelled from the US city of Minneapolis before making its crash-landing in Canada. A spokesperson…

Renowned media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah Renowned media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah paid a courtesy visit to the overlord of the Ga-Dangbe State, Nuumo Gborbu Wulomo, on February 21, 2025.The meeting, held at the revered leader’s palace, was marked by moments of reflection, reconciliation, and a reaffirmation of cultural values.The purpose of Okatakyie’s visit was to seek the blessings and wise counsel of the esteemed spiritual leader while also offering a formal apology for an unfortunate incident that occurred a few months ago. This gesture reinforced his commitment to unity and reconciliation.“We will continue to teach generations about our customs and traditions.…

A failed prophecy by Prophet Nigel Gaisie, leader of the Prophetic Hill Chapel, regarding a ministerial appointment for former Minister and Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has surfaced on the internet.In a video shared on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the controversial man of God is seen prophesying to the politician, who had visited his church, that he would be appointed as a minister under John Mahama’s administration.”Some of you, if not for this house, would only see him on TV or hear of him on Joy FM, Peace FM, or Okay…

Birkenstocks may be cool enough for Barbie but the sandals do not qualify as works of art, a German court has ruled. The company had claimed its footwear could be classified as art and so was protected by copyright laws in a case it put forward to stop rivals selling copycat versions of the cork-soled sandals. But a judge dismissed the claim, saying the shoes were practical design items – a decision Birkenstock called a “missed opportunity for the protection of intellectual property”. The firm’s shoes were once deemed uncool but in recent years have become hugely popular, and gained…

It is often said that time heals wounds, but history has shown us that time also demands accountability. After decades of evasion, former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has finally nurtured his wounded conscience with the truth regarding the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.Just as Uthman Dan Fodio once recommended that “conscience is an open wound, only truth can heal it,” the former military president has finally tended to his wounded conscience by admitting the truth about the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election in his book. For decades, the ghost of that…

Image of President Jerry John Rawlings and his delegation returning safely to Ghana During the era of President Jerry John Rawlings, a notable, yet untold story happened. It involved an incident in which the former head of sate and his delegation returned safely to Ghana after their aircraft, popularly referred to as the “flying coffin,” developed a technical fault mid-flight en-route to Malaysia.According to research, the incident occurred during one of Rawlings’ official international trips, when the aircraft, which was a decades-old Ghana Air Force jet, encountered mechanical issues shortly after takeoff from the airport in Accra.As a precautionary measure,…

The gun used to shoot the defendant was allegedly smuggled in with a hollowed-out book A notorious gang leader has died after he was shot inside a courthouse in Sri Lanka by a gunman disguised as a lawyer, say police. Police say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book by a female suspect, who remains at large. Gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne had been escorted to court to face proceedings when he was shot. Police say he was a suspect in multiple murder cases. The shooting in the capital Colombo is among a series of…

The Nigerian Senate, an institution expected to epitomize decorum and democratic principles, has once again been thrown into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. At the center of this latest drama are two familiar names: Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Their repeated clashes raise an important question: what exactly is it between Akpabio and Natasha?The most recent incident unfolded in the Senate chamber when Senator Natasha refused to move to a newly assigned seat without prior consultation. This seemingly administrative decision quickly escalated into a heated exchange, culminating in Akpabio ordering the sergeant-at-arms to walk her out…