Author: SAMUEL
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme will deliver nationwide development, with all 16 regions set to benefit from an equitable share of road projects. Launching the initiative on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region, President Mahama said the Big Push was designed to modernise Ghana’s road network, enhance inter-regional connectivity, and open up new economic opportunities across the country. “From January 7, we have been designing road projects across the length and breadth of the country. The Big Push touches all 16 regions of the country.…
Popular actor and social commentator, Prince David Osei, has accused the government of hypocrisy and of suppressing the freedom of expression of some Ghanaians In an X post on September 14, 2025, he expressed concern that citizens are being “unlawfully arrested for exercising their constitutional right.”He accused the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of arresting individuals for practising values it once encouraged. Government is of the people, by the people, and for the people. It takes a visionary leader, humble and grounded like Dr. Bawumia to acknowledge past mistakes and offer a sincere apology to the nation. God bless…
A delegation from the palace of the Sumankwahene has been performing traditional rituals to prevent rainfall from disrupting the historic four-day funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, at the Manhyia Palace. Eyewitnesses and our news team at the funeral grounds confirmed that the palace envoys positioned themselves at various locations where rain clouds threatened the ceremonies, chanting incantations and utilizing ritual objects in spiritual appeals for clear skies. The delegates moved throughout the area performing the protective rites, attracting significant attention from attendees gathered to witness the unique traditional intervention. Such rituals are considered essential during…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended a British national and two Ghanaian accomplices at Kotoka International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 38 kilograms of compressed substances suspected to be cannabis into the country. The arrest occurred during a routine inspection at the arrival terminal, where security personnel intercepted two pieces of luggage containing 25 slabs of the illicit substance concealed in false compartments. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspects were operating as a group, with the narcotics tightly wrapped and labeled using methods consistent with international drug trafficking operations. NACOC has confirmed that the substances will be forwarded to…
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a forceful appeal to President John Mahama to immediately declare a state of emergency in regions devastated by illegal mining, citing the poisoning of water bodies and destruction of forest reserves as a national security crisis. In a statement dated Monday, September 15, and signed by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the conference expressed deep alarm over the galamsey menace, describing it as a “cancer in the national soul” that requires extraordinary government intervention. The demand comes in response to President Mahama’s recent reluctance to declare a state of emergency during…
Comedian DKB has called on organizers of the upcoming September 23 Anti-Galamsey protest to trust President John Mahama’s assurance that his administration is already addressing the illegal mining crisis. In a video message shared on his Facebook page, the comedian urged activists to have faith in the president’s promises, suggesting that protests would be unnecessary given Mahama’s track record of solving national problems. “Yo, this is my message to those who want to organise the Anti-Galamsey Demonstration. Listen, when JM, President Mahama, tells you he is working on something, he is really working on it. He’s not like the others,”…
My mother once told me a story I will never forget. There was this wealthy farmer in the village . He grew many things, but his biggest pride was maize. Every harvest season, he invited villagers to help. He paid them well, so people always showed up. One year, the farmer had his biggest harvest yet. The farm was far from his home, so workers carried the maize to a store where it was weighed. Their pay depended on how much they carried and how many trips they made. The more you carried, the more you earned. That day, they…
We can all be farmers and make money if we are interested. There is a big difference between entering farming and growing your crop of choice. Many young people reach out to me for support. For most, the main challenge is capital. Not that they lack money completely, but many want to begin with premium crops like garlic, tomatoes, or onions. That is possible, and one day you will farm those crops. But for a start, think of an affordable entry crop. Choose something you can finance, where you can learn and gain experience both in farming and marketing. Build…
President John Mahama’s government faces a deepening credibility crisis just six months into office, a new IMANI PULSE report warns. What began as a promise of renewal has soured into accusations of hypocrisy, selective justice, and politically motivated purges. The turning point, according to IMANI, was the mass dismissal of public sector workers in March. While the government defended the move as a “clean-up,” the scale and timing sparked fears of political witch-hunts. Social media branded Mahama “Terminator 1,” a nickname that quickly became a symbol of disillusionment. At the same time, the government’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) —…
A new nationwide poll by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that most Ghanaians prefer Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to be elected, and on a non-partisan basis. The survey, conducted between August 15 and 26, 2025, gathered responses from citizens aged 18 and above across all 16 regions. According to the findings, 67.9 percent of Ghanaians want MMDCEs to be elected rather than appointed. Among those in favour of elections, 63.5 percent prefer that they be conducted without the involvement of political parties. The report comes amid renewed debate on the matter, following President John…