President John Dramani Mahama has called on Muslim faithful to use their prayers as a shield to protect Ghana from divisiveness and as a catalyst for peace and prosperity.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama with specially produced chocolate during their summit in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday. Mahama arrived in South Korea a day earlier for talks with Lee. According to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, Ghana chocolate was chosen as a symbolic gift because in South Korea, Ghana is closely associated with the popular brand, which uses over 80 percent Ghanaian cacao beans in its product. The packaging was

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has issued a directive prohibiting international travel for training, conferences, retreats, and study tours for boards of state-owned enterprises and public institutions, citing rising costs.

Empowering women key to national prosperity – Mahama marks International Women’s Day President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger national commitment to empowering women and girls, stating…

King Charles III extended warm Independence Day wishes to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana, emphasizing the strong historical ties between the two nations.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on young Ghanaians to harness the power of technology to learn, innovate, and create opportunities that drive national development.

President John Dramani Mahama says the Women’s Development Bank is in the final stages of setting up to provide financial and business support for women-led enterprises in Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has set an ambitious goal to increase the share of manufacturing in Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to at least 15% by 2030, aiming to drive industrial growth and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on African Union member states to deepen their commitment to the Arusha-based African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR).

An economist and GIMPA lecturer, Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), suggesting it was crafted to leave the President open to criticism.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to uphold solidarity and justice, describing countries on the continent as 'each other’s keepers' and urging leaders to protect future generations.

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the need for robust continental institutions to uphold human rights, during the opening of the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Arusha, Tanzania, as the Special Guest of Honour for the official opening of the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the government’s handling of agriculture, arguing that strong public statements are not being matched by concrete action, despite heavy budgetary allocations to the sector. Speaking on Newsfile a day after President John Dramani Mahama delivered his 2026 State of the Nation Address, the Effutu MP questioned the government’s priorities and the visibility of the Agriculture Minister.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that renovation works on Ghana's State Banquet Hall will commence this year.

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, delivered a critique of the government immediately after President John Dramani Mahama’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA).

President John Dramani Mahama has promised to eradicate the long-standing “no bed syndrome” in Ghana’s hospitals, insisting that no patient should be turned away and that lifesaving treatment must be…

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that every Ghanaian seeking medical attention must receive care, declaring a zero-tolerance stance on the long-standing “no bed syndrome”.

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that preparations are underway to reintroduce road tolls in Ghana later this year, with a focus on leveraging technology to make the system more efficient…

President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s economy as being “in take-off mode,” highlighting significant gains in economic performance and fiscal discipline.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to assert greater control over their development and global standing, emphasizing the continent's need to actively shape its own destiny.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed operations, marking a significant milestone for Ghana's energy sector.

President John Dramani Mahama has said that his administration’s fiscal reforms have returned an estimated GH₵6 billion to the pockets of ordinary Ghanaians, describing the move as a major step toward easing economic pressures and restoring stability. Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Accra, the President said the gains were […]

President John Dramani Mahama delivered his second State of the Nation Address, which was livestreamed by Graphic Online.

Member of Parliament Samuel Abu Jinapor has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize youth unemployment and the rising cost of living in his upcoming State of the Nation Address.

Private sector leaders in Ghana have praised President John Dramani Mahama for restoring macroeconomic stability, citing the strengthening of the Ghana cedi and declining interest rates.

President John Dramani Mahama has identified high electricity costs, inconsistent power supply, import duties on machinery, and corporate taxes as major hurdles slowing the growth of Ghana’s manufacturing sector.

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has asserted that Ghana’s economic position on the continent has strengthened significantly under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.

President John Dramani Mahama made a high-profile stop at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Saturday, 21st February 2026, to visit the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, following the monarch's harrowing road accident earlier in the week.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in South Korea for a multi-faceted visit, engaging with President Lee Jae Myung to reaffirm the longstanding partnership and foster cooperation across various sectors including economy, maritime security, and critical minerals.

Ghana is experiencing a remarkable resurgence as a credible and increasingly attractive destination for international investment. Since his swearing-in on 7 January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has steered the country towards significant diplomatic and economic gains, securing strategic partnerships with major global economies including India, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, France, and Grenada. These engagements […]

President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive steps to curb illegal mining, widely known as…

The 2026 State of the Nation Address, delivered on 28 February 2026, provided a constitutionally grounded platform for President John Dramani Mahama to outline national priorities under Article 69 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which empowers the President to present proposals, reports, and directives to Parliament on matters of national governance and strategic development.

President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned a new pasta manufacturing facility by Olam Agri at Kpone, marking a milestone in Ghana’s efforts to boost domestic food production, strengthen agro-processing, and create employment opportunities for the nation’s youth.

President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations at the Jubilee House, reaffirmed his commitment to ethical leadership and service.

President John Dramani Mahama called on Ghanaians to uphold integrity and reject wealth obtained through dishonest means to strengthen national values.

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged support for the expansion of the Ghana Wheat Initiative, emphasizing the crucial role of private sector partnerships in reducing wheat imports.

Economist Kwasi Nyame-Baafi suggests that former President John Dramani Mahama should acknowledge the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government's role in implementing economic measures that contributed to Ghana's relative stability.

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) since returning to power for his second term. For the second consecutive year, he appeared in the same traditional smock – locally known as fugu or batakari. The repetition has triggered reflection among political observers and analysts: Is it a coincidence […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African Union member states to ratify the Protocol establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights without delay, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders and citizens to renew their commitment to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, emphasizing its importance for the continent's judicial and moral progress.

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over what he describes as a disconnect between government’s macroeconomic claims and the lived realities of ordinary Ghanaians.

President John Dramani Mahama has set the stage for a historic summer of sporting excellence, framing Ghana’s upcoming fifth FIFA World Cup appearance as a pivotal moment for global branding and…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on citizens to actively contribute to Ghana’s development, saying that while leadership carries responsibility, the work of nation-building depends on the…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed processing crude oil into petroleum products for the first time since 2018. Delivering his State of the Nation Address, the President told Parliament that the refinery’s new management has successfully completed extensive turnaround maintenance, paving the way for the facility’s operational […]

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans for the launch of a new national airline and significant infrastructure upgrades for several airports across Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to restoring Ghana's economy, announcing plans for intensified prosecutions in the galamsey fight, unveiling new TVET centers, SHS upgrades, and a housing plan for 50,000 teachers.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government has secured US$250 million in immediate savings following the successful renegotiation of existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with nine Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President Mahama disclosed that in addition to the immediate savings, government has also restructured […]

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that Ghana has regained credibility on the international stage, pointing to recent upgrades in the country’s sovereign credit ratings by global agencies as…

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Africa must chart a new path of collective self-reliance as the global order undergoes profound changes that no longer guarantee fairness for emerging…

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Resetting Ghana Agenda is already delivering results, with the economy stabilising and Ghana opening up for business.

President John Dramani Mahama announced that more than one million Ghanaians gained employment within the first two quarters of 2025, presenting it as a strong indicator of economic recovery.

Minority Members of Parliament in Ghana are urging President John Dramani Mahama to address pressing national issues before his upcoming State of the Nation address.

President John Dramani Mahama has said that Ghana has overtaken the Cote d’Ivoire as the second largest economy in West Africa.

Ghana's government is dedicated to expanding the economy through the agricultural sector, with President John Dramani Mahama announcing an upcoming National Agribusiness Policy to enhance value addition and support industrialisation.

Former President John Dramani Mahama cautioned that Ghana's recent macroeconomic stability should not be confused with structural economic transformation, warning of stagnation without deeper industrial reforms.

Renowned media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has delivered a high-stakes appraisal of President John Dramani Mahama’s first year back in office, grading the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration with a solid 75% to 80%.

President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea has expressed optimism that President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to his country will produce concrete outcomes benefiting Ghana and South Korea.

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has begun a major push to transform Ghana’s Volta Basin into a network of agro-industrial hubs aimed at driving agricultural productivity and supporting the 24-hour economy agenda of former President John Dramani Mahama. A high-level delegation led by MiDA Board Chairman Charles Abugre and Chief Executive Officer Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould […]

President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to undertake a five-day working visit to South Korea from March 10 to March 14, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

President John Dramani Mahama has placed science, technology, and innovation at the centre of Ghana’s development, urging scholars at home and abroad to prioritise research, enterprise, and intellectual leadership. Speaking via webinar on Friday, March 6, at a Ghana Studies Association event themed Ghana in Uncertain Times, Mahama said the country’s competitiveness this century hinges on transforming ideas into businesses and research into revenue.

President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana will submit a motion to the United Nations to declare slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crimes against humanity.

John Dramani Mahama praised the resilience and maturity of Ghana’s democracy during his 69th Independence Day address at the Jubilee House.

Former President John Dramani Mahama urged Ghanaians to reject ill-gotten wealth and embrace integrity as the nation works to reset its national values, in a message marking Ghana Independence Day 2026.

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the escalating military confrontations in the Middle East could lead to severe economic shocks across the African continent.

President John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy call on Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha on March 2, 2026, for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening the longstanding ties between Ghana and Tanzania.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama shared that he suffered recurring nightmares as a teenager after his father was detained following the 1966 coup in Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned African nations against measuring their progress against Western countries, highlighting growing political and social crises in the Global North.

John Dramani Mahama’s first-year address to the nation, themed “From Crisis Declaration to Recovery Narrative – Assessing the Mahama Administration at Year One,” was both a candid admission of economic distress and a confident projection of recovery. In a speech that echoed the transformational ambition often associated with Kwame Nkrumah, the President outlined the depth […]

The family of Tawfic Abdul Mumuni, a victim of a political clash in Maamobi, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama for intervention nearly a year and a half after the incident.

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a high-level executive directive to all health facilities across Ghana, strictly prohibiting the rejection of emergency patients under the guise of the "no-bed syndrome."

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a comprehensive plan to modernize Ghana’s military, strengthen border security, and boost operational readiness across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

President John Dramani Mahama has defended government’s decision to revise the cocoa producer price, describing the move as painful but necessary to restore competitiveness and ease acute liquidity pressures in the sector. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address, the President warned that failure to act would have forced the country into additional heavy […]

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to tackle the longstanding “no bed syndrome” in Ghanaian hospitals, pledging that all patients facing medical emergencies will be attended to, even under…

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stinging critique of the previous administration led by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, describing December 19, 2022, as “one of the darkest days in Ghana’s economic history” following the nation’s debt default and the imposition of a moratorium on both domestic and external debt repayments.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his administration is making steady progress in addressing outstanding debts in the country’s road construction and maintenance sector.

President John Dramani Mahama announced a landmark irrigation program during his 2026 State of the Nation Address, focusing on the construction of two new mega dams and the rehabilitation of eight existing irrigation dams to transform agriculture.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured cocoa farmers that his administration is committed to transforming Ghana's cocoa sector to deliver greater and more sustainable benefits for them.

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving universal access to electricity across the country.

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that his administration has reduced borrowing while exercising greater fiscal discipline in public spending.

President John Dramani Mahama recently used iconic global convenings such as the United Nations General Assembly, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and the African Union Summit to make a case for what he calls a new sovereign future for Africa and the wider Global South.

President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a $250 million float glass manufacturing facility at Aboadze in the Shama District of Ghana's Western Region.

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled the Ghana Sports Fund, a new financing mechanism aimed at strengthening grassroots sports, school athletics, athlete welfare, and the modernisation of sporti

President John Dramani Mahama reportedly expressed strong displeasure after being briefed on the interception of articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion and revenue evasion operation along Ghana’s borders.

The Majority in Parliament has launched a counter-offensive against the Minority, describing as "reckless" the suggestion that President John Dramani Mahama’s diplomatic engagement with Captain Ibrahim Traoré triggered the recent killing of eight Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso.