Author: johnmahama

My attention has been drawn to the above development following two incidents allegedly connected to the Bawku crisis in the Walewale constituency. While I reiterate my earlier condemnation of attack on travelers in and around Walewale I wish to emphatically state that the decision was poorly made and politically motivated and provides no solution to the underlying problem.Firstly, the Interior Ministry together with the Ministry of Defense consulted with MPs from the Bawku area without extending an olive branch to those of us equally affected in this matter. This is clearly a decision that does not seek to foster peace…

Dr. Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru The re-imposition of a curfew on Walewale and its surrounding areas in the North East Region has sparked strong opposition from the Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru. The decision, which follows two incidents allegedly linked to the ongoing Bawku crisis, has been criticized as politically motivated and ineffective in addressing the root causes of insecurity in the region.Dr. Abdul-Kabiru argues that the move unfairly punishes innocent civilians while failing to implement a comprehensive approach to ensuring peace. In a statement addressing the curfew, he outlined several concerns, including the lack of consultation…

President John Dramani Mahama has backed the African Union’s (AU) call for Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent.He noted that the AU’s decision underscores Africa’s collective commitment to addressing the historical injustices and their lingering consequences that had impacted generations of Africans and people of African descent.President Mahama said this at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”“This moment marks a significant milestone in our collective pursuit of justice, equity, and…

Star Oil has commissioned a new primary school as part of its efforts to enhance education and safety in CK Kope, a community in Tapa Abotoase within the Biakoye District of the Oti Region The initiative is set to provide children with easy access to quality education, eliminating the daily risks associated with crossing the hazardous Volta Lake. The newly built school, which cost nearly two million Ghana cedis, features modern facilities, including separate washrooms for staff and students, staff rooms, and a headmaster’s office. The project is a testament to Star Oil’s deep-rooted commitment to community development and giving…

The recent allegations made by the Chief of Agric Nzema, Nana Nkansah Boadu cannot only be seen as a lie but also to calculated move to disrespect the highest political office in the Ashanti TegionAs concerned citizen, having examine the facts surrounding the choatic, I strongly believe that Nana Nkansah Boadu is hallucinating as an aspirant and a member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).I am compelled to respond to the recent allegations made by the Chief of Agric Nzema that Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, told him it would be “over his dead body” for him to…

Residents of Ahwiam in the Ningo-Prampram Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, have expressed worry over the lack of access to potable water supply in the coastal community.According to the residents, the situation was disturbing, putting them at risk of contracting communicable diseases.They noted that due to the situation, sometimes their children could not go to school as they had no water to bathe or wash their school uniforms.Since the stream the residents relied on for water, has dried up, they have resorted to digging the ground around the stream to collect water for their daily activities.Ms. Naomi Narh, a…

The commissioning of a newly built primary school in CK Kope, Tapa Abotoase, in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region, was marked by a passionate call to action from the Board Chairman of Star Oil, Torgbui Xornametor, also known as Vincent Kaledzi. Speaking at the event, he emphasised the importance of community development and the need for individuals, particularly those with the means, to give back to society. Torgbui Xornametor shared his personal motivations for supporting such community initiatives, explaining that it was the eagerness and enthusiasm of the children during his first visit that inspired him to continue…

The current conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) resemble the situation during the Second Congo War between 1998 and 2003. This resulted in millions of deaths, with neighbouring countries – especially Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi – playing a significant role. The pan-African weekly The Continent has already raised alarms. A February 2025 cover features a cartoon referencing the 1884 Berlin Conference, but instead of colonial powers carving up the Congo, it depicts regional states dividing the country among themselves. Kristof Titeca, who has extensively studied the dynamics of conflict in the DRC, unpacks the interests of the key…

A 27-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, Patricia Nimako, has been shot and killed at Krofrom in the Ashanti region. The suspected armed robbers bolted with an amount of GH₵10,000 and mobile phones. The two armed men shot her in her MoMo kiosk at around 3:00pm on Thursday, February 13. An eyewitness alleged the lady was shot in front of her shop after withdrawing money from the bank. “We tried to chase the perpetrators but their gun scared us, they left and went in the direction of airport road,” said Evans. The lady was rushed to the Manhyia Government Hospital where…

The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Mary Awalena Addah has emphasized the need for accountability beyond mere rhetoric.She insists that tackling corruption must remain a priority both within and beyond a government’s tenure, cautioning against delays and political bias in handling corruption-related cases.Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints monitored by my MyNewsGH, Ms. Addah stressed the role of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in ensuring accountability.“Fighting corruption both within a regime and post-regime is critical. If people have questions to answer, they must answer.“We must not allow any impressions of bias or delay tactics to overshadow…