Author: johnmahama

The Democratic Republic of Congo has called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. The appeal comes as M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo, while the United Nations refugee agency estimates more than 400,000 people have been forced from their homes this year. A group of UN experts maintains the Rwandan army is in “de facto control of M23 operations”. DR Congo’s Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has written to the owners of Arsenal and PSG and to…

Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, originally from Peki Avetili, has outlined several of his plans to transform the Volta Region if elected by the 36-member electoral college to serve as the council of state member for the region.With over 20 years of experience at the Bank of Ghana from 1994 to 2014, along with a decade as a consultant in various sectors both locally and internationally, he aims to utilize his extensive network and expertise to align with H.E John Dramani Mahama’s vision for the region.A central strategy he intends to implement is uniting the political and institutional appointees of the…

The Ghanaian cedi has depreciated against the United States dollar, with GHS15.23 buying rate per dollar and the selling rate at GHS15.72 for those converting cedis to dollars as of Tuesday, February 4, 2025.This marks 3 pesewas and 4 pesewas drop in the buying rate and selling rates respectively, compared to Monday’s averages.At forex bureaus, the cedi is trading at GHS15.50 for those exchanging cedis for dollars and GHS15.90 for those converting dollars to cedis.This data is sourced from Cedirates.com, a reputable Ghanaian platform for currency and fuel updates.On the interbank market, the cedi is trading at GHS15.29 for buying…

I have watched in horror.I have read with anguish.I have listened in disbelief.And now, I write with outrage.The tragic death of Nana Pooley is not an isolated incident. It is the culmination of unchecked hooliganism, political arrogance, law enforcement incompetence, and systemic failure. It is a crime that exposes the sheer recklessness with which certain individuals wield power, how easily violence is incited, and how the institutions meant to protect citizens crumble when duty calls.This was not an accident.This was not fate.This was murder—a deliberate act of rage, incitement, and indifference.A passionate football fan set out to do what thousands…

A photo from the presentation Students and residents of Apra in the Gomoa Central District now have access to clean water following the commissioning of a borehole at Apra SDA Basic School.For years, the lack of a reliable water source forced students and community members to travel long distances to fetch water, affecting school attendance and daily activities. The new borehole is expected to ease this burden, improve sanitation, and enhance overall living conditions.The project, supported by LG Electronics, forms part of broader efforts to provide essential infrastructure to underserved communities.Speaking at the commissioning, project representatives emphasized the importance of…

A Communications Team Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Fred Amankwah Sarfo, has defended the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy despite criticism from various stakeholders. Speaking during a discussion on TV3 NewDay with Roland Walker, he acknowledged the challenges associated with the implementation of the policy but insisted that its significance outweighs the difficulties. “Others were preaching against the implementation of the Free SHS. We had to come into office and do it to show them that this is doable. There have been challenges since the implementation of Free SHS. Everybody knows that. But as we go along,…

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister-designate for HealthKwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister-designate for Health, has revealed that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) owes not less than ¢237 million.The Juaboso MP and former Ranking Member of the Health Committee of Parliament made this disclosure during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31.“Per my briefing, we have arrears of not less than ¢237 million, but when I get to the ministry, I will inquire whether or not there is a positive balance,” he said.The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is a publicly funded healthcare system established by the Government of Ghana…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Albert Kojo Twum Boafo as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). His appointment is subject to the reconstitution of the FIC Board. Mr. Twum Boafo is a seasoned Civil Engineer and finance expert with extensive experience in public administration. He previously served as the Chief Executive of the Ghana Free Zones Authority from 2009 to 2017. “He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering from the University of Wales, an MSc in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and an MBA in Finance and…

A new conservation plan aims to stem the loss of vultures across West Africa, where populations have declined largely due to killing of the birds for “belief-cased use.”The West African Vulture Conservation Action Plan (WAVCAP) will span 16 countries over the next 20 years, supported by conservation organizations from the region and around the world.When conservationists developed a global vulture action plan in 2017, demand and trade for belief-based use wasn’t considered a major threat in the West African region, but high-profile mass killings and further research have since pushed the issue higher up on the agenda.The new plan’s…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, the owner of Nsoatreman FC, in connection with the violent disturbances that occurred during the February 2, 2025, Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman and Kumasi Asante Kotoko at Nsoatre in the Bono Region. The disturbances tragically resulted in the death of a Kotoko supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley. Baffour-Awuah, a former Minister of State and Member of Parliament for Sunyani West was apprehended along with two other individuals, Agyemang Duah Owusu and Kyeremeh Joseph. All three suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting in the…