Author: Leo Nelson

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a robust framework to strengthen the Cash Waterfall Mechanism, marking a significant step in stabilising Ghana’s power sector finances. Speaking during his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the President said the new framework goes beyond merely clearing inherited arrears and is designed to ensure strict monitoring and effective implementation of the mechanism. “A robust framework has been established to strengthen monitoring and implementation of the Cash Waterfall Mechanism, beyond clearing inherited arrears.” The Cash Waterfall Mechanism, introduced to allocate revenues collected in the power sector…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has concluded his second State of the Nation Address in Ghana’s Parliament since his second coming, with a reflective appeal to unity, resilience, and shared responsibility, framing Ghana’s current state as one of renewal anchored in collective effort. Drawing from recent international experience and domestic challenges, the President urged citizens to see national development as a common duty rather than the task of government alone. He recalled a recent trip to Zambia where a mislabeling of Ghanaian culture briefly sparked online ridicule. According to him, what could have become a moment of embarrassment…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the crucial role of nationalism, collective resolve and unity of purpose in advancing the country’s development during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in Accra on Friday, February 27. Reflecting on a recent diplomatic and cultural incident in Zambia, he emphasized how unified action and a shared national identity turned a potential embarrassment into an opportunity for international goodwill. The President underscored that the same spirit of unity displayed in cultural pride must be harnessed for national development. “Mr Speaker, as I conclude, during my recent trip to Zambia,…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating corruption through lawful and transparent means, insisting that accountability must be pursued strictly within the framework of Ghana’s constitutional order. Speaking during his 2nd State of the Nation Address to the Parliament of Ghana, the President said the fight against corruption is firmly on course, even as public impatience grows over the pace of prosecutions. Addressing lawmakers, and entire nation, President Mahama acknowledged widespread frustration among citizens who expect swift justice for those who abused public trust. He stressed, however, that while the demand for accountability…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has metaphorically declared that Ghana’s economy, like a flight, is on the runway, about to take off. He says the economy is no longer in recovery mode but firmly on the runway, urging citizens to “fasten your seat belts” as the country accelerates into a new phase of growth and stability. President Mahama made this declaration during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday, as Ghana prepares to mark its 69th Independence Anniversary. The President struck an optimistic and forward-looking tone, emphasizing that the country’s resurgence is both measurable…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana has emerged from a period of deep economic distress and is firmly back on the path of recovery, stability and growth. President John Dramani Mahama declared this, while delivering his 2nd State of the Nation Address to the Parliament of Ghana, Friday, February 27. Mahama said the country had successfully halted an inherited economic crisis and restored confidence in its fundamentals through discipline, reform and decisive leadership. Addressing the House, President Mahama recalled the difficult circumstances under which his administration assumed office, describing an economy weighed down by unsustainable debt, high inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency…

By Nelson Ayivor In what can be described as a structured plan to put smiles on the faces of thousands of Ghanaian health workers, the Mahama administration has approved a structured plan to settle salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited during the 2024 and 2025 posting period, bringing relief to health workers who went unpaid for several months. The approval follows negotiations between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance aimed at resolving what officials describe as lingering payroll challenges. Under the approved arrangement, outstanding arrears will be paid in four instalments from April to July.…

The government of Ghana has firmly reaffirmed its commitment to responsible drug control, public health, safety, and economic development through the enactment of the Laboratories Control Act (Act 1100) and MLI 2475. These laws establish a comprehensive framework for regulating, cultivating, and managing cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. Interior minister, Mohammed Muntaka Muabarak, addressing the media in Accra stated that, Ghana is leveraging the economic potential of medicinal and industrial cannabis while prioritizing public health and national security through strict regulations, LI 2475, which grants 11 license categories, including cultivation, processing, breeding, laboratory testing, storage, transportation, importation, and exportation,…

The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) calling on the government to empower the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) to establish a robust monitoring system to track the importation of oil palm produce into the country. This move aims to identify and prevent illicit imports, as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) appears unable to effectively address the issue. According to the association, granting the TCDA regulatory powers would help curb the smuggling of oil palm produce, which is allegedly facilitated by GRA and customs officials. The association’s president, Paul Amaning, claims that Ghana loses over 80 million cedis in…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has successfully convened a homecoming presentation session in Accra for Ghanaian government officials who studied in Japan under the “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship” (JDS). JICA also organized a seminar titled “Japan’s Diplomacy toward Africa and the Current State of Japanese Corporate Investment,” delivered by Professor SHIRATO Keiichi of Ritsumeikan University as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen Japan–Ghana cooperation. A Decade of Investing in Ghana’s Human Capital. Funded by the Government of Japan, the JDS program supports promising young Ghanaian civil servants to pursue graduate degrees in Japan, equipping them with…