Author: johnmahama

I have been reading with curiosity comments from some people who argue that the problem with the NSS ghost names scandal was/is not about the digital platform or the so-called metric app. For such persons, those to be blamed for the scandal should be the NSS/NSA staff who were using the platform. Surprisingly, those who make such arguments include the current Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi. Before I go on to the substantive points, it is important to point out that the current Director General was a staff member (in fact, a District Director) of…

Ghanian PastorA Ghanaian pastor has emphasized the importance of parental discipline in shaping children’s behavior, urging parents to take full responsibility for guiding their children when they misbehave.According to the pastor, parents should be strong enough to discipline their children who are not willing to face realities in life.He attributes this to children having unrealistic expectations and engaging in negative behaviors, such as girls spending excessively on beauty products and guys resorting to scamming and other illicit activities.He noted that parents should know the whereabouts, conditions, and state of their children, addressing issues affecting family members and concerns through regular…

President Mahama expressed admiration for the architectural quality of the Ministry’s building President John Dramani Mahama has applauded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for its impressive new office complex, describing it as one of the most well-appointed government facilities in the country.The President made the remarks during his first official visit to the Ministry since its reconstruction. Addressing attendees at the Ghana European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, he expressed admiration for the architectural quality and interior finishing of the building, humorously suggesting it might be superior to the seat of government…

A communications team member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hamza SuhuyiniA communications team member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hamza Suhuyini, has accused former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of plotting to control the New Patriotic Party (NPP).The NPP has set January 31, 2026, as the date to elect its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections, where it hopes to reclaim power.The date was approved at a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday, June 17.According to Hamza, the decision to hold the flagbearer election early is not based on a genuine intent to…

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to comply with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution by declaring their assets by July 15, 2025, or face sanctions. “I wish to remind you that you are among the office holders required to declare your assets, and so I expect that by July 15, all of you will have declared your assets,” President Mahama stated during an orientation and training programme for MMDCEs held in Accra on Wednesday, June 18. The President emphasized that asset declaration is not just a constitutional…

A 20-year-old ex-convict, Latif Abubakar, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District for stealing three guns. Latif, who previously served a one-year jail term for stealing in 2022 following a conviction by the Twedie District Court, pleaded guilty to the latest charge and was convicted on his own plea. Presenting the facts of the case, Police Chief Inspector Anthony Ohene Gyan told the court presided over by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu that both the convict and the complainant, Nana Kwame Agyei, a blacksmith, reside at Nkawie-Panin in the…

Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has launched a scathing attack on former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the Economic Management Team (EMT) he chaired, blaming them for plunging ordinary Ghanaians into deep economic hardship.In a fiery Facebook post, Dr. Boamah accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of prioritizing its political ambitions for the 2026 elections rather than taking responsibility for what he described as the dire state in which they left the economy.“In just six months out of office, instead of apologising sincerely for the harm they caused, the NPP is busy campaigning for the next election,” Dr.…

The final paper for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)—Arabic (Essay & Objective) will be written today, Wednesday, June 18, marking the official end of this year’s nationwide examination exercise. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the exams, commending its team and stakeholders for ensuring a smooth process across the country despite a few logistical challenges. Speaking on Citi FM on Tuesday, June 17, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, praised the Council’s handling of the exams. “I will say that on our part, we will pat ourselves on the…

U.S. President Donald Trump will extend a June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the U.S. assets of short video app TikTok for 90 days despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown absent significant progress, the White House said on Tuesday. Trump had already twice granted a reprieve from enforcement of a congressionally mandated ban on TikTok that was supposed to take effect in January. “President Trump will sign an additional executive order this week to keep TikTok up and running,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. That would extend the deadline to mid-September. “President…

Two suspects arrestedThe Kete-Krachi Divisional Police Command’s Anti-Robbery team has apprehended two individuals, John Dzeble, 34, and Adzobi Mesiwotso, 24, for possession of substances believed to be Indian hemp.On June 15, 2025, the police team conducted an intelligence-led operation, intercepting an Opel Astra vehicle with registration number GT 6430-13 driven by Dzeble with Mesiwotso as a passenger.Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered 86 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp concealed in various compartments, including the engine, doors, and boot. Additionally, a portable measuring scale machine and a roll of masking tape, likely used for packaging, were retrieved.The suspects and exhibits…