President John Dramani Mahama has named Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah as Defence Minister designate in his latest ministerial nominations. 

Dr Omane Boamah brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various capacities within previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administrations. 

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday nominated 17 additional ministers for the consideration of Parliament for appointment as ministers in his administration.

The list of 17 is made up of three regional ministers which brings the total number of regional ministerial nominees to 16.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated the Member of Parliament for Asawase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, as the Minister designate for the Interior Ministry.

His nomination is subject to vetting and approval by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, which will take place at a later date.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as the Minister designate for Foreign Affairs.

This was contained in a press statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the acting spokesperson of the President.  Mr Ablakwa's nomination is part of the President’s third batch of ministerial appointments submitted to Parliament for approval.

The Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has outlined plans to address delays in the disbursement of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). 

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Samuel Nartey George as Minister designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations.

The announcement was made in a press statement issued on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the acting spokeperson for the President.

The move is part of President Mahama’s efforts to bolster Ghana’s digital infrastructure and position the country as a leader in technological advancements in Africa.

President John Dramani Mahama has released his final list of Regional Ministers-designate, pending vetting and approval by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, the Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency in the Oti Region, as the Minister-Designate for Sports and Recreation.

The Minister of Education designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated categorically that President John Dramani Mahama has no intention of cancelling the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced by the previous administration but will rather expand it to cover private schools. 

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President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a third list of ministerial and regional ministerial nominees to Parliament for prior approval, continuing the formation of his government.

The Juvenile Court in Accra has sentenced a 15-year-old boy found guilty of conspiring with another teenager to murder a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa for money rituals, to 12 months in prison.

The country has financed various development projects from oil revenue to the tune of GH¢22.93 billion since commercial oil production began in 2011.

An American woman jailed for 10 years with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court for car snatching says she feels bad that she and her fiancé hurt their victim. 

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a series of key appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at bolstering governance and enhancing operational efficiency. The announcement, made on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, reflects the President’s commitment to effective leadership and responsive administration.

Former Finance Minister Seth Emmanuel Terkper has been appointed Presidential Adviser on the Economy by President John Dramani Mahama. 

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mrs Joyce Bawah Mogtari as Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to the President, a role that underscores her extensive legal, consultancy, and leadership expertise.

President John Dramani Mahama has named Shamima Muslim as the new Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, tasking her to work closely with the Acting Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

Mr Eric Opoku, the Minister Designate for Food and Agriculture, appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 20 January 2025, to outline his vision for revitalising Ghana’s agricultural sector. 

The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has dispelled rumours that President John Dramani Mahama intends to cancel the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. 

The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that students who have already paid tuition fees for their first year in tertiary institutions will be reimbursed under the government’s proposed free tuition policy. 

The Education Minister designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to uncap the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) as a matter of urgency to bolster infrastructural development in the education sector.

The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has attributed the absence of street lights on some streets in Ghana to payment delays of up to 2,464 days for contractors responsible for such projects.

The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States.

The Roads and Highways Minister designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza announced Monday that Ghana will reinstate road tolls through a new technological platform, marking a shift from the traditional booth collection system.