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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and accelerating development in Bawku, stressing that the rule of law remains the only sustainable path to resolving protracted conflicts. He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs at the seat of government, where discussions focused on security, reconciliation, and development in conflict-affected areas of the region. The President acknowledged that although relative calm is gradually returning to Bawku, the situation remains fragile. He recalled that mediation efforts led by the Otumfuo Committee were initiated under his predecessor, former…

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ABD) has capped a challenging but rewarding year with an interdenominational Thanksgiving Service, expressing gratitude to God for a successful 2025 and seeking divine guidance for the year ahead. The service, held at the Head Office of the Bank in Accra, brought together Management, staff, and invited clergy in a solemn atmosphere of praise, worship, and reflection. The event formed part of ADB’s broader effort to reflect on its journey over the past year and to recommit itself to the strategic path it has charted for long-term growth and sustainability. It also provided an opportunity…

… A Deepening Concern for Faith and Society By Nelson Ayivor Across continents and cultures, a troubling trend is increasingly evident within Christian communities: the commercialisation of the Gospel—where spiritual mission and sacred teaching are being packaged, marketed, and sold in ways that blur the line between faith and commerce. What was once proclaimed as a message of hope, grace, and self-sacrifice is, for many observers, being reframed as a product to be consumed, a brand to be built, and a revenue stream to be maximised. This phenomenon is not isolated to megachurches or televangelists; it permeates social media evangelism,…

By Nelson Ayivor Renowned legal scholar and fellow of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has called for replacing Ghana’s internal party delegate system with a nationwide primary framework, warning that the current model poses a serious threat to democratic governance under the Fourth Republic. His intervention comes amid renewed public debate on vote buying allegations linked to recent internal elections within both the New Patriotic Party(NPP) and the National Democratic Congress(NDC). Professor Asare argued that the greatest danger facing Ghana’s democracy today is not rooted in unresolved ideological disputes from earlier political eras, but…

By Nelson Ayivor Elder statesman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe has called for an immediate withdrawal of government’s decision to rename the Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. The Transport Minister is expected to present a bill to Parliament for the renaming of the airport. The Majority Leader has also confirmed the decision during a press conference in Parliament. Speaking in a recent interview on TV3, the elder statesman noted that despite the unpleasant and undeniable fact that Kotoka was involved in the 1966 coup, it is part of the nation’s history and cannot be erased. “I think we have…

The family of the late Major General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka has publicly expressed strong opposition to the proposed renaming of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), calling the move ill-considered and dismissive of the late General’s enduring legacy of national service. Michael Korshie Dzirakor, maternal uncle of the late General Kotoka, chiefs and other close family members shared the family’s sentiments in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Sunday at his residence in Fiaxor, near Anloga. Dzirakor revealed that neither the immediate nor the extended family were consulted before the announcement of the proposed name change, indicating that the…

The decision by the Chief Justice to activate a Specialised High Court Division marks a significant moment in Ghana’s long-running struggle to strengthen accountability and confront corruption, environmental destruction, and the abuse of public resources. Issued under the authority of the Courts Act, 1993, the directive establishes a judicial framework designed to handle complex and sensitive cases that have often stalled within the general court system. Beyond its legal significance, the move carries important political and social implications for a country seeking to restore public trust in governance and the rule of law. At its core, the Specialised High Court…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has officially opened the 66th annual conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Accra, describing the gathering as a powerful symbol of regional cooperation and professional excellence in healthcare. Addressing surgeons, trainees, health administrators, diplomats, traditional leaders, and guests from across West Africa and beyond, the President welcomed delegates to Ghana and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening surgical capacity and health systems across the sub-region. President Mahama said it was a privilege for Ghana to host the conference, noting that when the College last met in the country in 2014,…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a defined portion of the MahamaCares fund will be dedicated to the training of specialist medical doctors as part of a broader national strategy to strengthen Ghana’s health system and improve access to quality care. He made this commitment while speaking at the opening of the 66th annual conference of the West African College of Surgeons, hosted in Accra. Addressing surgeons, trainees, health professionals, and invited guests from across the subregion, President Mahama placed the issue of specialist training at the centre of Ghana’s response to growing health challenges, particularly non-communicable diseases. He…

President John Dramani Mahama has formally commissioned a new batch of Ambassadors and High Commissioners, charging them to represent Ghana’s supreme national interests abroad, while actively advancing the government’s reset agenda anchored in integrity, accountability, and results-driven governance. The ceremony, held at the Flagstaff House, marked what the President described as a solemn transition from appointment to full national service for the envoys designated to serve in Ghana’s diplomatic missions across the world.Addressing the envoys in the presence of the Vice President, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, senior government officials and invited guests, President Mahama reminded them that their appointment…