Author: johnmahama

The Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed that meningitis patients without National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards in the Upper West Region be treated free of charge.This directive forms part of measures outlined to manage the recent meningitis outbreak in the region.The Health Minister, on his third day in office, visited the affected communities to assess the situation and offer immediate solutions.“On my third day in office, I visited the Upper West Region to assess the meningitis situation. Outlined are seven key interventions to control the spread of the disease. H.E. John…

Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor Energy Systems Specialist, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has indicated that the under-declaration of revenue by the Electricity Company of Ghana should not be reduced to accusations of inefficiency or corporate mismanagement. According to him, it is rather a stark reflection of the deeper structural issue plaguing Ghana’s power sector—political interference in revenue management. Speaking to Joy Business, Dr. Apetorgbor who is the Chief Executive Office of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) said as a state-owned enterprise (SOE), ECG operates in a delicate balance between regulatory compliance and political directives. “It dares not under-declare revenues…

Andre Ayew says staying focused on the job is all that matters in dealing with criticism while inspiring the next generation. The 35-year-old has seen it all in football, making over 500 club appearances since his professional debut in 2007 and a record 120 caps for Ghana, scoring 20 goals. Despite his contributions, he has often faced criticism, particularly at the national level. Ayew hasn’t played for the Black Stars in a year amid scrutiny over Ghana’s disappointing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, which ended in a shock group-stage exit. “It’s all about you, focusing on your job and…

Part 3 of this series of articles discusses the cross-cutting themes of 24HE implementation.These are stakeholder and citizens engagement and participation; youth, women and social inclusion; climate smart solutions; innovation; learning, knowledge exchange and adaptive management. Stakeholder and citizens engagement and participation As indicated in Part 1 of this series Ghana deteriorated on the elements of voice and accountability, rule of law, and control of corruption between 2016 and 2023. Ghanaians expect the Mahama administration to change the narrative. The upcoming National Education Forum and National Economic Dialogue is welcome news. But that is not enough. MDAs, MMDAs and SOEs…

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his position following the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.Sources within the Police Service indicate that his removal takes immediate effect, though it remains unclear where he will be reassigned.The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified individuals stormed the polling center, disrupting the sorting and counting of ballots. Witnesses reported that the attackers overturned tables, destroyed ballot boxes, and scattered voting materials, forcing Electoral Commission (EC) officials to halt proceedings.The unrest erupted after Yaw Owusu Obimpeh,…

A new UNICEF U-Report poll has revealed that about 49% of young people in Ghana have experienced online violence, with 56% reporting emotional distress as a result.The findings showed that the safety of many young people in the digital space is threatened by abuse and this is because most people lack in-depth knowledge of the attacks in cyberspace.Over 1,000 young people participated in the poll through platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and SMS using the codes SID25 1755 or SID25.In celebration of Safer Internet Day 2025, U-Report, UNICEF used the opportunity to emphasize the importance of safe online spaces for…

Former minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, on February 12, 2025, declared former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive, who is wanted for corruption and corruption-related offences. Kissi Agyebeng, at a press conference in Accra, explained that he had to declare Ofori-Atta, who is currently outside Ghana, a fugitive because his actions showed that he never intended to return to the country to present himself to investigators of his office after several invitations.Details of correspondence between the lawyers of the former Minister of Finance and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the Council of State elections in the North East and Ashanti Regions will be re-run on Monday, February 17, 2025. According to a statement issued by Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, the decision to conduct a re-run in these regions stems from two key issues. In the North East Region, the election ended in a tie, with the top two candidates each securing six votes, making a re-run necessary to determine the winner. Meanwhile, in the Ashanti Region, the election was disrupted by thugs, preventing it from being concluded. To ensure a…

The newly appointed leadership of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), headed by Director-General Kwesi Afreh Biney, is being urged to streamline administrative costs and improve pension management to enhance benefits for retirees.Executive Director of the African Centre for Retirement Research, Mashud Abdallah, has emphasised the need for urgent reforms to ensure the scheme’s long-term sustainability.Speaking to Citi Business News, he underscored the importance of prudent financial management to optimise resources and maximise the scheme’s impact.“If we consider the NDC manifesto promise on social security for the 2024 election, there is a pledge to undertake major legislative and…

‘Throughout History, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference, of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice and good people when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph’ This a quote from Emperor Haile Selassie.‘The World suffers a lot, not because of the Violence of bad People. But because of the Silence of Good People.’ This is a quote from Napoleon Bonaparte. Implying the greatest cause of suffering in the World was/is the inaction of those who could stand up to evil, rather…