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President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has indicated that he is reluctant to declare a state of emergency in the fight against galamsey because the country hasn’t exhausted all the measures available to help fight the menace. According to him, the security agencies have been given all the powers to deal with the menace, and therefore, the country must bank its hopes on them to fight the menace. He says he will be forced to declare a state of emergency only when the existing measures put in place to fight the menace are exhausted and results are not achieved. “We’ve…
A concerning 40% increase in suicide-related deaths in 2024 was reported by the Mental Health Authority (MHA), leading to increased calls for immediate action to address the escalating public health crisis.. Speaking at the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 in Accra, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide after Decriminalisation,” Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr. Eugene Dordoye, disclosed that most of the cases were recorded among young people. “The reported lives lost in 2023 were about 134. But we know that for every life lost, three to five times more…
The Accra High Court has set October 17 to rule on an application to halt the criminal trial of former Signals Bureau Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene and 3 others. Lawyers of the embattled Ex-Signals Bureau Chief, led by Samuel Atta Akyea moved the application to stay proceedings pending the determination of appeal of the High Court’s decision. The court presided over by Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyantei earlier dismissed an application by Adu Boahene’s lawyers for further disclosures of documents, citing irrelevance and non-possession of the requested documents by the prosecution. They then proceeded to appeal the High Court’s decision, alleging…
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has indicated that, contrary to claims during the 2024 electioneering campaign that he was coming to destroy the Free SHS programme, he has rather strengthened it. The president made this known when he met the press on September 10, 2025, at the seat of government. According to him, he has proven his opponents wrong with his investments into the education policy that affords Ghanaians of all social standings the opportunity for senior high school education. “Free SHS has not only been maintained but has also been strengthened,” he said. https://lovinghananews.com/live-john-dramani-mahama-addresses-the-press/ Source:Lovinghananews.com Thanks for reading…
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has indicated that since he took over as president, not a single license has been issued to any company to mine in forest reserves. According to him, the repeal of LI 2462 is therefore intended just to crystallize in law what his government has been demonstrating in practice. The president made this known while addressing the media on September 10, 2025. To him, his government is committed to protecting Ghana’s forest reserves and will not allow them to be destroyed. “Let me be clear: since my administration resumed office, not a single license has…
Two candidates have pulled out of the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, narrowing the contest ahead of the September 30, 2025 polls. The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) candidate announced; “After broad consultations and deep reflection, I have decided to withdraw my candidature from the Tamale Central by-election. This is in the best interest of our party and the democratic process.” Similarly, the People’s National Congress (PNC) candidate said; “Tamale Central has long been an NDC seat. While we believe in the ideals of the PNC, we must also be realistic and focus our energies where victory is possible. For that…
The Tamale Central by-election has effectively been settled even before polls open, as all major contenders have withdrawn from the race, leaving Prof. Alidu Mahama Seidu of the NDC as the sole candidate. By virtue of this development, Prof. Alidu is expected to be declared Member of Parliament-elect for the constituency once the Electoral Commission confirms the withdrawals. The NPP, in a a previous statement, announced it would not contest the seat, citing the tragic circumstances under which it became vacant. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, both the PNC and the LPG candidates also bowed out. The LPG candidate said,…
The President of Ghana is today September 10, 2025 addressing press men in Accra. The event affords the people of Ghana the opportunity to be provided with updates on what his government has been doing in the last eight years in power. Source:Lovinghananews.com Thanks for reading from Lovin ghana news as a news publishing website from Ghana. You are free to share this story via the various social media platforms and follow us on; Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, WhatsApp Instagram YouTube etc.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the John Dramani Mahama-led administration of subjecting members and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to harassment and persecution since the party’s exit from power. Speaking during his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, September 10, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over what he described as deliberate attempts by the current government to intimidate the opposition. “We’re all witnesses to what is going on after we lost power. “NDC is harassing, abusing, and persecuting us. Recently, they arrested Chairman Wontumi and Chairman Abronye,” Bawumia said, drawing loud cheers from his…
Canadian multinational conglomerate Rektron Group Incorporated has reaffirmed its intention to acquire a controlling 60% equity stake in AT Ghana Limited for $150 million, unveiling what it describes as a comprehensive and independently validated blueprint to save the financially distressed telecom operator.Ghana Tourism Guide The announcement, reiterated by Rektron’s Chief Executive Officer, Atanas Kolarov, positions the group as the strategic investor Ghana has been seeking to rescue AT Ghana, a company burdened with over $150 million in debt and struggling to maintain its market relevance. Rektron’s $150 million represents the initial offer to acquire the proposed 60% equity stake, with…