Author: johnmahama

Kplorm Kofi Dordunu is a former Constituency Chairman of the Ablekuma Central Constituency Prominent members and grassroots supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ablekuma Central constituency have thrown their support behind former Constituency Chairman, Kplorm Kofi Dordunu, for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ablekuma Central Municipality.In an appeal to the vetting committee and President John Dramani Mahama, they emphasised the former chairman’s contributions to the development of the municipality and the party, urging for his appointment as MCE to advance the constituency’s progress.This endorsement was echoed during interviews with key stakeholders and grassroots…

The Minister of Education-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that medical students will not be covered by government’s decision to refund admission fees of first year university students. According to him, President Mahama’s government will make provision in its maiden budget for refund of admission fees of first year university students studying “normal subject areas”. He said the Minister of Finance-designate, Dr Ato Forson, if approved, will provide an amount of GHC345 million to cater for the refund of fees. “On the authority of President Mahama, I am sure the Minister of Finance, if approved, will present the Reset Budget of…

Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, BengaluruThe post-delivery period is an important phase for new mothers. But it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that affect recovery and impact the mother’s overall health. The complications can occur immediately after delivery or within the postpartum period, which typically spans the first six weeks after giving birth.Here are eight practical ways to support recovery and well-being after childbirth:1. Postpartum Checkups: Regular checkups are vital for recovery and identifying potential issues early. These appointments enable doctors to evaluate wound healing, detect infections and…

L-R: Evans Amoah Nyamekye, His Lordship Sir Dennis Adjei and Anna Agyekum & Victoria Agyekum The global series of the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo (GPLE) has announced record attendees and retail estate transactions at its “three continents in three months” event. Since its launch nearly nine years ago, the GPLE and its founders’ sisters Anna and Victoria Agyekum, have been at the forefront of transforming the real estate market in Ghana driving its continuing boom in investment, property, and tourism. With residential real estate in Ghana set to hit $456.10bn by the end of 2025, analysts also reveal the…

Anger rises as Shell pipeline contaminates river and farms in southeastern Nigeria.Activists call for new mining legislation to be scrapped as Ghana’s government grants license to mine gold in a forest reserve.Also in Ghana, residents march in protest against a community mining scheme.Element Africa is Mongabay’s bi-weekly bulletin of brief stories from the extractives industry in Africa.See All Key Ideas Anger over latest oil spill as Shell pipeline contaminates river and farms in Nigeria Nigeria’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) says an oil spill from Shell’s Trans Niger Pipeline, which passes through numerous communities in…

Asante Kotoko has confirmed that one of their fans has been stabbed to death following violent clashes during their Ghana Premier League Matchday 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC. In an official statement, the club revealed that the supporter sustained fatal injuries during the chaos and later passed away at the Sunyani Hospital. Our Kumasi-based reporter, Emmanuel Owusu, reports that the entire Kotoko team visited the hospital, where they received the devastating news. The match, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for Kotoko, witnessed chaotic scenes as players from both sides clashed, leading to the referee issuing four red cards. The…

I write to propose a strategic realignment of the dormant and unstrategic Development Bank Ghana (DBG) created by Mr. Ken Offori-Atta into the purposeful Women Development Bank (WDB) to better address Ghana’s development financing needs while enhancing efficiency and impact. Given Ghana’s economic realities, merging DBG into a gender-focused development finance institution will accelerate financial inclusion, unlock targeted international funding, and maximize economic benefits such as: 1. Persistent Credit Barriers for Women Entrepreneurs Women-led businesses, particularly SMEs, face higher collateral requirements, limited access to credit, and gender-based lending biases. A Women Development Bank will directly address these barriers by providing…

The government of Ghana would have needed to call an emergency general meeting (EGM) of shareholders to secure a majority vote before removing the Managing Director (MD) of SIC Insurance, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, as suggested by the Companies Act.Since SIC Insurance operates as a limited liability company, its actions are governed by the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), which replaced the former Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179).Originally established as a statutory corporation known as the State Insurance Corporation, SIC was later converted into a company limited by shares under the Statutory Corporations (Conversion To Companies) Act, 1993 (Act 461). SIC is…

Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore, has called on the embattled former Managing Director of SIC Insurance, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, to cease her legal pursuit to stay in office.According to the legislator, she might end up losing the battle due to the political change of office. Hence, she should discuss her exit and bow out from the office.In a Facebook post on February 6, 2025, he stated, “Somebody get to this MD & ask her to relax. What was she thinking? That NDC would…

Former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s massive role in ensuring the New Patriotic Party (NPP) secured 88 parliamentary seats in the 2024 general election.According to him, if not for the work done by Dr. Bawumia during his campaign as flagbearer of the NPP, the party may have only secured 60 of the parliamentary seats.“The campaign run by Bawumia was unlike any I’ve seen before. I wonder, what if he hadn’t run that campaign? Perhaps the consequences would have been different. Maybe we would have secured 60 seats instead of 88,”…