Author: johnmahama

Coming events they say cast their shadows. The National Service scandal revealed by the Fourth Estate media organisation in my view is just the tip of the iceberg on the corrupt activities perpetuated by the past Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government. Ghanaians should brace themselves for more stinking, nauseating and provocative revelations on corrupt activities from the past government. President Mahama deserves commendation for instructing the appropriate authorities to investigate the National Service scandal. The revelation suggests that the country has lost a significant amount of money to the tune of GHC2.2 billion, this equates to £118 million or $148 million between 2018…

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Students’ Representative Council (SRC), under the leadership of Abraham Norman Nortey, has officially released the list of qualified applicants for the much-anticipated SRC Scholarship Support Program. This initiative, aimed at assisting financially disadvantaged but academically outstanding students, received overwhelming applications from undergraduates seeking financial aid. After a rigorous selection process, a total of 33 students have been awarded the scholarship, with some receiving full coverage and others partial support. The application period ran from 25th January to 10th February 2025, followed by interviews held on 12th February 2025. After thorough evaluations, the final list…

The newly elected President of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG), Michael Abbiw, has outlined an ambitious vision for the institute, with a strong focus on increasing membership and engagement as part of his Agenda 5/5 Initiative. This initiative, which will serve as the guiding framework for his administration over the next three years, seeks to strengthen the institute’s appeal and elevate its status within the business community. In an interview with JoyBusiness, Mr Abbiw stated that one of his key priorities is to create programs that will attract more professionals to join CIMG while ensuring that existing members…

If I had the power to change things and to add to the reset agenda of our President to get Ghana to where we want, my wish would be a regularisation of the commercial motorcycle business popularly known as “Okada”.                                                  Driving into Accra, using the Graphic Road, this lady heard a bang on her right side driving mirror as she slowed down to the traffic light which had turned amber.  Just as she stopped, an Okada rider with a passenger sitting behind whisked past her at high speed, ignoring the traffic lights which by then had turned red.  In the…

The National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has vowed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be held accountable for alleged corruption during his tenure. Speaking in a viral video in circulation on X formerly Twitter, Mr Asiedu Nketia insisted that no official implicated in corruption would escape justice, regardless of their current whereabouts. “Wherever Ken Ofori-Atta is hiding, they’d get him to answer questions on the cases of corruption against him. He will come. All of them, every crime they have committed, they would account,” he stated. His comment comes after the Office…

“I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt. Do not worship any other gods besides me. Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any other god! I do not leave unpunished the sins of those who hate me, but I punish the children for the sins of their parents to the third and fourth generations. But I lavish my…

The death toll from the bus attack in Walewale in the North East Region has risen to seven, following the deaths of four more victims who sustained severe injuries during the assault on Friday, February 14. Among the deceased are one Burkinabe and three Togolese nationals who were shot by the attackers. One victim was burned beyond recognition but was later identified on Saturday, February 15. The ill-fated bus, registered GR 7501-21, departed from the ADT station at Pulukoom in the Pusiga District but broke down near Loagri, close to a police barrier. The driver left for Tamale in search…

Coming events they say cast their shadows. The National Service scandal revealed by the Fourth Estate media organisation in my view is just a tip of the iceberg on the corrupt activities perpetuated by the past Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government. Ghanaians should brace themselves for more stinking, nauseating and provocative revelations on corrupt activities from the past government.President Mahama deserves commendation for instructing the appropriate authorities to investigate the National Service scandal. The revelation suggest that, the country has lost a significant amount of money to the tune of GHC2.2 billion, this is equates to £118 million or $148 million between 2018…

Vivo Energy, the company responsible for distributing and marketing Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants across Africa, has launched a new corporate brand following its merger with Engen in 2024. The rebrand reflects the company’s expansion into 28 markets and its aim to position itself as a leading energy business in Africa. “As our company grows, we need a unified corporate brand that reflects our ambition and strengthens our identity,” said Stan Mittelman, CEO of Vivo Energy. “With Africa’s resources and dynamic population, we see significant opportunities, and our new brand aligns with our commitment to innovation and progress.” New…

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Aseidu Nketiah The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has quashed claims that the founder of the party, the late Jerry John Rawlings, was a killer.According to him, members of the New Patriotic Party who label Rawlings as a murderer because of the June 4th Revolution, where people lost their lives, are detached from history.He stated that the NPP, led by Kotoka and Afrifa, were the first to carry out a coup d’état after Ghana gained independence.Asiedu Nketiah stated on Radio Gold, monitored by GhanaWeb, that he…