A/R: Two Ghanaians petition Mahama over alleged sexually offensive remarks by Frank Amoakohene

A/R: Two Ghanaians petition Mahama over alleged sexually offensive remarks by Frank Amoakohene

Two Ghanaian citizens, Barbara Twum and Jennifer Owusu, have petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over allegations that the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, made sexually offensive and misogynistic remarks directed at former National Youth Authority Deputy Chief Executive, Akosua Manu (Kozie). The petitioners are calling for disciplinary action, which they say could include a formal reprimand or dismissal from office. In a petition dated June 9, 2026, and submitted […]

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President Mahama confident new Shama glass factory will be among Africa’s largest

President John Mahama has expressed confidence that a new float glass factory under construction at Shama in the Western Region will become one of the largest in Africa and generate significant export revenue for Ghana. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the float glass manufacturing plant and the commissioning of a sanitary wares factory by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, the President said the project would transform the country’s glass […]

February 25, 2026 35

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‘I’m a cocoa farmer too’ — Mahama speaks on price cuts and farmer pain amid crises

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the need for farmer-centred policies in Ghana’s cocoa sector, drawing on his personal experience as a cocoa farmer to illustrate the tangible impact of government pricing decisions. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition on Tuesday, February 17, the President stated that he directly understands the economic pressures facing cocoa farmers, particularly amid recent volatility in global cocoa prices […]

February 17, 2026 45

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Mahama vows to tackle galamsey with unwavering resolve, ensuring a brighter future for all Ghanaians.

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, decisively and without fear or favour, urging all Ghanaians to protect the nation’s rivers and forests. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Ghana Military Academy on January 30, the president said the government has taken strong security and enforcement measures to protect the country’s forests and water bodies from further destruction. According to him, several […]

January 30, 2026 21

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Airbus bribery scandal: John Mahama is ‘Government Official 1’ but he is innocent – Special Prosecutor

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that former President John Dramani Mahama is the individual referred to as "Government Official 1" in the Airbus bribery scandal. However, there is no evidence that he received any bribes. This conclusion was shared by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, after an extensive four-year investigation by his office. Speaking to the media in Accra, Mr. Agyebeng emphasized that the investigation was […]

August 8, 2024 68

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NDC to restore glorious days of fishing industry — John Dramani Mahama 

Former President John Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to restore the glorious days of the fishing industry for fishers in the coastal areas when voted for in the upcoming general elections. Mr Mahama said this during an interaction with artisanal fishermen, fishmongers, fish smokers, and stakeholders within the fishing communities in the country at the Tema landing beach. He noted that the NDC had visited […]

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I’ll use Artificial Intelligence to fight galamsey – Mahama

Ex-president John Mahama has announced his plan to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) in efforts to eliminate illegal small-scale mining, widely known as 'galamsey'. The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) made this known at the '3rd Annual Transformational Dialogue on Small-scale mining' organised by the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani. Addressing the gathering, John Mahama promised to introduce technological innovation to enhance the monitoring of the […]

May 16, 2024 38

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Nana Oye Bampoe Addo drags ex-husband to court in $1.5 million damages suit

A former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection under the erstwhile John Dramani Mahama government, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has sued her ex-husband, Tony Lithur, for tarnishing her image both in Ghana and abroad. According to a report by The Chronicle newspaper, the former minister is demanding general damages of US$500,000.00 and exemplary damages of US$1 million, from her ex-husband, who also serves as a lawyer to former President […]

May 14, 2024 74

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Mahama has nothing to lose, don’t vote for him – Nicholas Omane Acheampong

Ghanaian gospel musician, Nicholas Omane Acheampong has asked Ghanaians not to vote for John Dramani Mahama in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. According to the singer, the former president should not be re-elected because he has nothing to lose as he would not be worried about going for another term. Omane in a viral video is seen advising Ghanaians to elect a president who faces forthcoming elections, as this fosters […]

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