President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to amend the Public Procurement Act to significantly restrict the use of single-source contracting. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring value for money in the execution of public projects. Speaking during a dialogue with civil society organisations at the Jubilee House in Accra, the President…
Ghana is set to host the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, for a three-day state visit from April 1 to April 3, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. According to a statement from the Presidency, President Mnangagwa will be received at the Accra International Airport by John Dramani Mahama with full…
In a statement issued by Gideon Titi-Ofei, the group commended the President’s leadership, describing it as principled and reflective of Ghana’s cultural and national values. They particularly praised his stance on governance and cultural issues, including debates surrounding the proposed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The clergy emphasised the need for Ghana to…
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has confirmed that three people have died following the collapse of a three-storey building at Accra New Town, while 20 others are receiving treatment in hospital. The victims—two women and a man—are yet to be identified. The incident occurred on Sunday at an uncompleted structure within the premises of the…
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has taken his campaign for the national chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to the Eastern Region, where he called for unity among party members and dismissed concerns about his academic qualifications. Speaking to party executives in the Kwahu area, Wontumi pointed to his three-term tenure…
The move forms part of a broader strategy outlined by the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, aimed at sustaining peace while advancing development across the Eastern Region. In an interview, the Minister said her administration is pursuing a multi-pronged agenda focused on youth mentorship, infrastructure expansion and security stabilisation, aligning with the national…
John Dramani Mahama has urged global unity following the adoption of a landmark reparations resolution by the United Nations General Assembly, describing the move as a major step toward justice for victims of slavery and their descendants. The resolution, approved on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and spearheaded by Ghana, calls on member states to engage…
