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Now, his inglorious recent-past leadership appears to have come back to condignly and poetically haunt the twice, nonconsecutively elected President John “I Have No Classmates in Ghana” Dramani Mahama. It has come in the all-too-predictable eruption of the age-old Bawku Inter-Tribal Chieftaincy Hostilities, whose prompt and definitive resolution the then-Candidate Mahama foregrounded as a topmost priority in the frenetic runup to the 2024 Presidential Election. As our sagacious elders of yore are known to have observed innumerable times, ad-nauseam, “It is easier said than done.”Indeed, no sober and socially and politically responsible and observant Ghanaian of age, that is, a…

Daniel Dagba is the MCE for Akatsi South Municipality A growing wave of commendation is sweeping across the Akatsi South Municipality as residents continue to express deep admiration for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Daniel Dagba, for what they describe as his proactive, fearless, and results-oriented leadership.In a series of interviews conducted across various communities in the Municipality, residents applauded the MCE they described as action- oriented man for restoring confidence in local governance and positioning Akatsi South on a promising path of development. From opinion leaders and youth groups to traders and assembly members, the verdict is consistent; “Hon…

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has urged banks in Ghana to expand their lending portfolios to support sustainable building projects, embarked on by both government and the private sector, to boost the country’s carbon emissions reduction efforts. Kyle Kelhofer, the Senior Country Manager for IFC Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, said financing sustainable construction projects offered environmental benefits and profitable returns on investment for the banks. In an exclusive interview with the Ghana News Agency at the end of a certification programme for some members of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) in Accra, he said that it would contribute…

NPP’s 2024 Flagbearer and 2028 Presidential candidate hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) general secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, has denied rumors that the party’s next presidential primary is being planned to benefit Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia or any other contender.This follows issues surrounding the NPP’s officially scheduled January 31, 2026, presidential primary. In response to suggestions made by the Constitution Review Committee, the National Council of the party authorized the date.In an interview on Wednesday, June 18, on Channel One TV, Kodua rejected the idea as baseless, saying “I will be very surprised for anyone to…

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Aide to former 2024 NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed suggestions that the party’s decision to hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026, was intended to favour his boss. Speaking on JoyFM’s Top Story on Wednesday, June 18, Dennis Miracles Aboagye stated that the former Vice President is ready for the internal contest regardless of the chosen date. He added that the 2024 NPP presidential flagbearer’s focus remains on engaging party delegates with his message of forward-looking leadership. “I’m sure you are aware that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been through this several times, and so…

To secure reelection in 2028, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must acknowledge its failures and work towards restoring public trust. Unless significant reforms are made the party may face miserable electoral defeat in future. Ghanaians voted massively and confidently in support of President Mahama and NDC. Was that massive win a magic? It was real and it tells you that the citizens are now serious with serious leadership. It is now action not words alone. To secure reelection in 2028, the NPP must address critical weaknesses that have led to voter frustration and discontent. No one feels comfortable when the…

The Economic Policy Advisor to the Vice President has described the reactivation of Ghana’s sinking fund as a critical step in shielding the country from future debt shocks. Dr Sharif Mahmud Khalid, speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, June 17, argued that this move, along with fiscal discipline and targeted reforms, is what earned the country its latest credit upgrade by Fitch Ratings. Fitch had upgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-’ with a Stable Outlook, citing improved debt servicing prospects. Dr Sharif Khalid said, “If you’ve activated a sinking fund, which…

Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has revealed that he once had a relationship with the devil.In an interview with Joy Prime on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the outspoken politician distinguished between what he described as “Sunday school Christians” and believers who have endured real-life spiritual battles.”Much as I am a good Christian, I am not a Sunday school Christian. There is a difference. You may be a Sunday school Christian because you have never encountered the devil. I have seen and dined with the devil before. Of…

Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Samini says he’s proud of Ghana’s current leadership direction under President John Mahama, especially the bold actions of the judiciary to hold public officials accountable. Appearing on the maiden edition of PrimeTime with George Quaye on Joy Prime, Samini was candid about his views on governance and the pursuit of justice. “As I speak to you currently, what we are seeing… I’m a happy Ghanaian,” the music icon said. “I like the fact that people are being brought to book and justice is being served — or it seems like justice is going to be served.…

Last week, VIP and OA Transport companies issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government—demanding emergency road repairs or threatening a passenger levy. The headlines framed it as a call for road justice. But Ghanaians know to read between the lines.Where was this urgency over the last eight years, while roads from Axim to Aflao deteriorated into death traps? Bridges collapsed, potholes expanded into craters, and economic arteries like the Accra-Kumasi and Cape Coast-Takoradi highways became endurance tests. All under a government whose tenure these transport companies navigated without protest.Now, five months into a new administration, their voices thunder awake.This isn’t…