Author: SAMUEL

President John Dramani Mahama used his platform at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to make a bold declaration about Africa’s place in the future of global governance. Addressing world leaders in New York, Mahama reflected on Africa’s limited role in the founding of the United Nations while emphasizing the continent’s growing influence in shaping the world’s future. “At this 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, I would like to speak about Africa’s role in the future of this organisation. However, it is impossible to do that without first considering…

Ghana’s tourism sector is booming, with new figures from the Ghana Statistical Service showing that inbound overnight visitors spent a staggering GHS15.2 billion between October 2022 and September 2023. The report, which tracked 888,584 overnight visitors – accounting for nearly 99% of all international arrivals reveals a sharp rebound in travel and spending. Visitor numbers peaked in Q3 2023, when arrivals surged by 61.6% compared to Q4 2022, driven by a wave of tourists from West Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Accommodation and food were the biggest beneficiaries, taking up nearly 63% of total spending. Hotels saw rising demand,…

Ghana has spent 40 out of 68 years under International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes, the World Bank has revealed in its 2025 Policy Notes titled “Transforming Ghana in a Generation”. The nation has entered 17 IMF programmes. According to the report, without reforms, growth plateaus around 3.8%, delaying upper-middle-income status beyond 2050. It emphasised that governance challenges persist in obstructing policy reforms and structural transformation, highlighting that persistent fiscal indiscipline, inefficiencies, and mismanagement continue to erode trust. It warned that heavy reliance on natural resources limited structural transformation and productivity gains. The report mentioned that “The real risk is complacency…

Ahead of the U.S.-Ghana Executive Business Roundtable, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama made a symbolic appearance at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York. President Mahama rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s bid to attract global investment. The roundtable event, organised by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), aims to strengthen trade ties, showcase Ghana’s investment opportunities, and deepen bilateral economic cooperation. According to the GIPC, President Mahama’s presence at NASDAQ underscored Ghana’s commitment to positioning itself as a competitive investment destination and…

It is an honour to be part of the delegation led by President John Dramani Mahama to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This global gathering of leaders is not only about speeches in the hallowed halls of the Assembly, it is about democracy, leadership, ideas, policies, and partnerships that shape the future of nations. The side events have been equally powerful. As Champion of Financial Institutions and Reparations, President Mahama has hosted highly successful sessions on the sidelines of  UNGA80, the most notable being the launch of the  AccraReset—a bold initiative to secure funding for…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) addressed the 25th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing the shared values of democracy, peace, and development within the Commonwealth. Honourable Ablakwa commended the Chair of the meeting, Honourable Tolupe Mutele-Luku Osisoma, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, and congratulated the new Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Right Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. He noted that her historic appointment is a source of pride not only for Ghana but for the entire Commonwealth family, lauded…

Samuel Awuku has responded to his critics with a formidable list of charitable projects, ranging from high-tech medical interventions to foundational educational support, funded by the NLA Good Causes Foundation under his leadership. The detailed list under the “Health” pillar included the construction of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the University of Ghana Hospital and the payment of all surgery bills for a 7-week-old baby with Spinal Bifida at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. It also featured donations to psychiatric hospitals and widespread medical outreach. In education, Awuku cited the construction of a Three-Unit Classroom Block in Akyem Dwenase,…

Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammy Awuku, has issued a public disclaimer following a report by the Fourth Estate that alleged funds meant for Good Causes were “used for glamorous events and other questionable enterprises” during his tenure. In a detailed statement, Awuku expressed concern over what he described as a misleading portrayal of the NLA Good Causes Foundation’s activities. He said, “My attention has been drawn to a publication by the Fourth Estate on the above-stated caption, indicating that during my tenure as Director-General of the National Lottery Authority, funds for Good Causes were ‘used for…

Samuel Awuku, the former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has accused The Fourth Estate of a fundamental and deliberate error in its recent investigation, stating the media outlet has mischievously conflated strategic marketing expenditures with the core funds of the NLA Good Causes Foundation. In a detailed rebuttal, the Akuapem North MP expressed disappointment that despite granting an interview to the outlet on August 18, 2025, the resulting publication was a “lopsided story that omits the significant impact made by the Foundation.” He argued that the report’s central claim is based on a misunderstanding of the NLA’s structure.…

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that achieving a net-zero energy transition by 2070 will require investments of more than $500 billion. To mobilise the needed funds, the Ministry plans to introduce tax incentives for renewable energy projects and streamline regulations to attract greater private sector investment. Speaking at the West Africa Green Economy Roundtable 2025 organised by Pent Media Centre in partnership with African Consolidated Analytical Limited Chief Director of the Ministry, Solomon Adjetey, reaffirmed government’s commitment to building a resilient energy transition framework. Source:Lovinghananews.com