Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Nelson Ayivor A high-powered government delegation led by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and leadership of Parliament joined the Keta MP Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey to lay his late mother to rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The funeral of the late Presbyter, Henrietta Atsufui Avuglah, took place at Anlo-Afiadenyigba in the Volta Region amid the presence of ministers, traditional leaders, church members and other dignitaries. First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor; 2nd Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako; Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga; Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwame Dafeamekpor, and MPs from both sides of the House were present. Regional…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama will on Monday March 2, serve as Special Guest of Honour at the official opening of the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha Tanzania. The solemn ceremony marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time a sitting President of the Republic of Ghana has been invited to formally address the African Union court. The event also coincides with the launch of activities marking the twentieth anniversary of the court, which was established to strengthen the protection of human and peoples’ rights across the…

By Nelson Ayivor Following escalating hostilities in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory to Ghanaian nationals. In a press release dated February 28, 2026, the Ministry said it is closely monitoring developments in the region amid coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against targets within Iran, as well as reported retaliatory actions by Iran against Israeli and United States military assets. According to the statement, the situation has affected several countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab…

By Nelson Ayivor A cross-section of chiefs and indigenes of the Dzodze Traditional Area have reaffirmed their recognition of Torgbiga Dzoku V as the legitimate Paramount Chief, insisting that he remains the duly installed and gazetted occupant of the Dzodze stool, despite a purported revocation of his gazette by the Volta regional House of Chiefs. At a press briefing held in Dzodze on Sunday, February 22, 2026, elders drawn from various clans within the traditional area dismissed reports suggesting that his authority had been revoked or invalidated. They described such claims as “misleading and divisive,” urging the public to disregard…

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…