Author: johnmahama

After days of uncertainty and negotiations, the funeral arrangements for Zambia’s former president have been finalised. Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died 11 days ago in South Africa, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. According to his family, he had left instructions that his political rival and current President Hakainde Hichilema “should not come anywhere near his body”. But a spokesperson for the Lungu family confirmed that an agreement had been reached with the government that allowed for Hichilema to preside over a state funeral next Sunday. The row caused consternation among some…

Kingsley Agyemang has made a personal donation of GH¢45,240 to the Kibi School for the Deaf The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, Kingsley Agyemang, has made a personal donation of GH¢45,240 to the Kibi School for the Deaf (KIDEAF) to support the feeding of its students through the end of the third academic term.The intervention comes at a critical time, as the school was facing a dire food shortage due to delayed and insufficient feeding grants from the government.According to school officials, food supplies had completely run out, and suppliers—burdened by unpaid arrears—had refused to provide further credit.The…

Ghana is blessed with visionary and energetic leaders capable of transforming the nation, yet many have prioritized personal interests over national progress. Poor governance has escalated poverty, and excessive government size has drained national resources without yielding tangible results. In 2017, President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed 110 ministers, despite previously criticizing former President Mahama’s 84-minister administration. In contrast, Mahama’s 2025 government promised a leaner administration, capping the number of ministers at 60, with 42 ministers sworn in as of February 2025. The drastic reduction raises questions: Did Ghana benefit from a larger government under Akufo-Addo? Can a smaller administration be more…

Minister of Finance, Dr Ato Forson Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-‘ from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD), citing significant progress in restructuring external commercial debt. The outlook for the country has been rated as ‘Stable’ by the international agency. The latest upgrade follows the government’s successful restructuring of some $13.1 billion in Eurobond debt in October 2024.According to Fitch’s commentary published on its website on Monday, June 16, 2025, Ghana has now normalised relations with the vast majority of its external commercial creditors.However, approximately $2.6 billion of external debt remains…

Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) member and Convenor for the Ghana Coalition against Galamsey, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has thrown his weight behind incumbent GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, ahead of the association’s 2025 elections. In a strong endorsement, Ing. Ashigbey lauded Mr. Dwumfour’s leadership, describing his first term as a “transformative era of press freedom.” He acknowledged having initial doubts during Mr. Dwumfour’s first presidential campaign but noted that his consistent defence of journalists’ rights had earned his “profound admiration.” “I wholeheartedly endorse Albert, whose tireless advocacy for journalists’ rights has ushered in a transformative era of press freedom,” Ing. Ashigbey…

Fourteen students have been suspended by the University of Ghana for two academic years due to disruptive behavior and violations of school rules.According to a statement released on Monday, the university clarified that the disciplinary actions followed investigations by its Disciplinary Committee into multiple cases of student misconduct. The affected students are barred from participating in all academic and extracurricular activities during the suspension period.In a related development, the university has also sanctioned 97 students for engaging in exam malpractice. Following official hearings that confirmed breaches of examination regulations, appropriate penalties were imposed on the students involved.Additionally, two students have…

The family of Stephen Ayensu Ntim, National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has requested his temporary withdrawal from all party duties, citing deteriorating health and the need for urgent medical attention and rest. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders and dated June 16, 2025, the Ntim Family emphasised the leader’s long-standing dedication to the party, tracing his contributions from his early days as the First National Deputy Chairman to his current leadership role. However, they expressed grave concern over his recent health complications, describing him as “not well at the moment”…

Today, we celebrate Fathers’ Day—a moment to honour the strength, guidance, and unwavering protection fathers offer to their families. But in our increasingly digital world, protection has taken on new forms. Beyond shelter and security, fathers are now the first line of defense in an often-invisible arena: data protection. From the toddler with a tablet to the teenager on TikTok, children are growing up as digital citizens—exposed to platforms, apps, and data-hungry systems from a young age. In this new reality, a modern father’s role has evolved. Today’s dad is not just the keeper of the house key, but often…

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has underscored the critical role of practical wisdom in the delivery of justice, insisting that technical knowledge alone cannot meet the legal needs of ordinary Ghanaians.Facing Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025, the respected Court of Appeal judge made it clear that effective jurisprudence requires a deep understanding of context, fairness, and real-life impact, not just the rigid application of law.“Law is 20% technical knowledge and 80% wisdom,” he said, stressing that good judgment, rather than sheer academic expertise, drives just and balanced outcomes, especially in a country where most litigants face…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has described President John Mahama as the most prepared leader in Ghana’s political history. Speaking on Asaase Radio on Monday, the political figure analysed President Mahama’s unique career trajectory from local government to the presidency. “I think the current president is probably the most prepared president we’ve had. From assemblyman all the way to where he is now, vice president, president, you’ve been in opposition, seen who your real friends are, learned from your mistakes, identified missed opportunities, and now you’ve been given another chance,” Mr Otchere-Darko stated. However, the NPP insider…