Ghana begins nationwide clean-up exercise after floods
Ghana has begun a nationwide clean-up exercise in areas affected by recent floods, with security personnel, local authorities and residents joining efforts to clear waste, remove debris and restore public spaces. In Accra, military personnel, police officers and other security agencies were deployed Friday morning to support the clean-up operation. Along several routes in the […]
President Mahama convenes National Security Council to strengthen flood mitigation measures
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has convened a National Security Council meeting to review the recent floods that affected parts of southern Ghana and outline stronger measures to reduce the impact of future flooding. The President says while climate change has intensified rainfall patterns, rapid urbanisation and encroachment on waterways […]
President Mahama urges senior citizens to take advantage of MahamaCares to address age-related health challenges
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has urged senior citizens to take full advantage of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, to help address age-related health challenges, particularly non-communicable diseases. He said the initiative forms part of government’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and social protection systems […]
President Mahama honours senior citizens, pledges better healthcare, pensions and preservation of Ghana’s family values
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has paid glowing tribute to Ghana’s senior citizens for their immense contribution to nation-building, describing them as the country’s “greatest national treasure” whose sacrifices laid the foundation for modern Ghana. He also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving healthcare, social protection and pensions for the elderly […]
President Mahama swears in Dr. Pamela Graham as Auditor-General, charges her to uphold integrity and protect the public purse
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Pamela Graham as Ghana’s new Auditor-General, urging her to discharge her constitutional mandate with independence, courage and integrity while safeguarding the nation’s public resources. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidency, President Mahama described the appointment as more than a […]