Category: Politics
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NDC has lost absolute control of governance – Afenyo Markin
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of failing to maintain control over the nation’s governance, asserting that internal conflicts among government appointees are diverting attention from critical national issues that necessitate immediate intervention. This criticism was articulated by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, June 16. He expressed…
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BURKINA FASO MILITARY GOVERNMENT HAS REPORTEDLY DELIVERED OVER 17.4 BILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2026. NO IMF
While certain African governments spend years attending donor conferences to solicit development funds, Captain Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso has recently inaugurated three modern toll stations valued at 17.4 billion. This achievement was realized by a nation that expelled foreign military forces, reclaimed its gold mines, and chose to rely on its own capabilities. These…
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JUAPONG DESERVES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION
Juapong is a town blessed with immense potential, yet many of its residents continue to face the challenge of unemployment. While social activities and community events have their place, sustainable development and economic empowerment must remain a priority. One of the most pressing concerns is the closure of Juapong Textiles Limited (JTL), a factory that…
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Court cases won’t stop my National Chairmanship ambition
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Chairmanship hopeful, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has dismissed suggestions that his ongoing legal challenges could affect his ambition to become the party’s next National Chairman. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Wontumi described himself as a law-abiding citizen who…
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Nkusukum Traditional Council Bans Mfantseman MP Over Alleged Disrespect Towards Chiefs
The Nkusukum Traditional Council in the Central Region has imposed a ban on the Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Dr. Ebenezer Arhin, over allegations that he disrespected traditional authorities within the area. The decision was announced by thirty-two divisional and sub-chiefs under the Council during a press conference at the palace of the Paramount Chief,…
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Speaker’s claim that Parliament did not suspend order 172 (1) before passing anti-LGBTQI+ bill is FALSE!
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in his formal communication to the House on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026, on the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, also known as the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, claimed that the House did not suspend Order 172 (1) of the Standing Orders of Parliament, before proceeding…
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NDC should thank me for sanitising flagbearer race — Mussa Dankwah
Mussa Dankwah, serving as the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has refuted claims that his organization’s flagbearer polls are contributing to instability within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, he contends that these surveys are aiding in the purification of the race by offering aspirants a realistic evaluation of their prospects. His remarks come in…
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Bawumia prepares policy alternative for cocoa sector
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his intention to propose a policy alternative aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges within Ghana’s cocoa sector. This announcement follows the government’s decision on February 12 to reduce the cocoa producer price to GH¢41,392 per tonne, equivalent to GH¢2,587 per bag, for…
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You Brought Back About 300 Ghanaians From South Africa and Supported Them Financially, Yet We NDC Foot Soldiers Are Still Jobless, Netizen Questions President Mahama
A netizen has questioned President Mahama over the welfare of NDC foot soldiers, claiming that while about 300 Ghanaians in South Africa were brought back to Ghana and supported, many party supporters remain unemployed. In a video, the speaker argued that President Mahama does not know how to govern the country, saying that “this is…
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Free SHS suppliers to picket at Education Ministry over GH¢50m debt
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has declared its intention to stage a picket at the Ministry of Education on June 11, 2026, in response to the government’s failure to resolve outstanding payments owed to its members under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 3,…
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President Mahama has dismissed any aspirations for a third term as President while addressing the NDC Council of Elders.
On Friday, May 29, 2026, within the confines of Flagstaff House and just hours prior to his departure for the United Kingdom, President John Dramani Mahama reportedly engaged in a pivotal discussion with the most influential advisory body of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), decisively addressing a pressing issue. There will be no third term.…
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I have fulfilled my responsibilities; seeking approval is not within my purview — Ayariga.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has expressed his detachment from the post-passage procedures of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. He emphasized that his obligations concluded once Parliament approved the legislation, asserting that decisions regarding its submission for presidential assent are beyond his jurisdiction. During his appearance on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, June…
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“My account was compromised,” stated Afenyo-Markin, as he disavowed the viral post regarding the anti-gay bill.
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has publicly dissociated himself from a social media post that criticized Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. He described the publication as fraudulent and asserted that his account had been compromised. The post, which gained significant traction on social media on Tuesday,…
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The Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill remains distant from being enacted into law, according to Mahama.
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed that the recently enacted Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, still requires considerable progress before it can be enacted into law. During a question-and-answer session at Chatham House in the UK on Monday, June 1, President Mahama stated that several…
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Passage of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill surprising
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has summoned the leadership of the House for discussions following the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, insisting that there must be consensus on the legislation to ensure its effective implementation and public acceptance. Addressing journalists on Monday, June 1, Mr. Bagbin expressed surprise over…
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NPP’s Twifo Atti-Morkwa Chairman Challenges NDC on Development Record, Defends Party’s Flagship Policies
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Chairman Roger, has pushed back against claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outperformed the NPP in national development, arguing that such comparisons are both valid and necessary. Speaking to the media over the weekend, Chairman Roger stressed that governance is a continuous process in…
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Minority rejects the amendments to Anti-LGBTQ Bill
The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed proposed amendments to Clause 9 of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The amendment seeks to remove sanctions for individuals who provide legal advice or representation to persons identified as LGBT. It also proposes exemptions for journalists and…
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Change your ways now or face the law — Mahama Ayariga warns LGBTQ individuals
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has issued a strong warning to individuals engaged in LGBTQ practices, urging them to desist or face the full consequences of the law once the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, is signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama. His comments come after Parliament on…
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The shift system in public schools is not a national policy and has largely been phased out across the country.
The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has stated that the shift system in public schools is not a national policy and has largely been phased out across the country. Responding to questions on the floor of Parliament, he explained that the system was introduced as a temporary measure to address overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure…
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Despite the Minority’s objections, Parliament passed the Anti – LGBTQ bill.
The legislation, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ activities, was passed with new amendments that exempt certain individuals and institutions from sanctions under the law. Under the amendments, individuals who provide legal advice or legal representation to persons identified as LGBTQ will not be subject to punishment. The bill also exempts journalists and media organisations reporting…
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The Dangers of Selecting Deceased Parliamentarians’ Spouses to Replace Them in Parliament.
A New Trend in Ghana’s Political Terrain The practice of political parties selecting the spouses of deceased Members of Parliament (MPs) to contest for their seats has become increasingly visible in Ghana. Examples include Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Ophelia Mensah Hayford, Linda Ocloo and more recently discussions surrounding Hajia Amina Adam. Supporters view the practice as…
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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana’s economic transformation.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to drive Ghana’s economic transformation. Addressing business leaders, investors and policymakers at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, President Mahama stressed that economic transformation must positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians and not merely reflect in economic statistics,…
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a Committee has been inaugurated today by the Ministry of Defence Ghana to produce a Policy document for that purpose.
In fulfillment of the NDC Manifesto promise to establish Ghana Armed Forces Home Ownership Scheme, a Committee has been inaugurated today by the Ministry of Defence Ghana to produce a Policy document for that purpose. The Committee is chaired by The Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO) of the Ministry, Brigadier General Ben Gah and other…
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Ho, Nkoko Nkitinkiti Program Launched
The Volta Regional Minister, Hon James Gunu, today, 26/05/26, officially launched the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the regional capital, Ho. The program is under the government’s Feed Ghana Program. According to the Minister, the initiative is more than a poultry project—it is a practical tool for reducing poverty, creating jobs, improving household incomes, and strengthening…
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Investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has reacted to reports that the Commander of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Col. Buah, is being replaced
Investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has reacted to reports that the Commander of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Col. Buah, is being replaced in what sources within the Ghana Armed Forces describe as a routine military rotation. Commenting on the development, Erastus expressed hope that the incoming commander would sustain and even surpass…
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PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s electronic visa (e-Visa) portal
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, a key reform aimed at streamlining visa applications, improving travel facilitation, and modernizing the country’s immigration system through digital technology. The platform is designed to make the visa application process more efficient and accessible while ensuring that all applicants continue to undergo strict security…
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We won’t have a kenkey party like others did – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has taken a subtle jab at the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stating that his government will not organise celebratory “kenkey and waakye parties” over Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Speaking at a citizens’ engagement at Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School in…
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I asked Mahama to appoint Haruna, Muntaka as Ministers” – Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has disclosed that the appointment of Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak as Ministers was influenced by internal party advice he personally gave to President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, he urged the President after the 2024 elections to ensure that key…
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President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted signs of growing economic stability.
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted signs of growing economic stability, noting that inflation has declined significantly, the currency remains stable, and Ghana’s reserves have strengthened to support resilience against external shocks. Speaking at the ‘Resetting Ghana’ citizen engagement in Damango, the President highlighted government’s decision to channel 80% of the District Assemblies Common Fund…
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs was in Switzerland with the President for the Global Health Summit
The Minister for Foreign Affairs was in Switzerland with the President for the Global Health Summit. He then proceeded directly to Morocco for a ministerial meeting. He was expected to travel from Morocco to Prague in the Czech Republic . However, the President recalled him to Ghana and assigned him to assess the situation of…
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GHANA AND TOGO MUST FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY; TWO AMBASSADORS DEEPEN DIPLOMATIC AND ECONOMIC TIES DURING COURTESY CALL IN WASHINGTON
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, hosted the Ambassador of Togo to the United States, Frédéric Edem Hegbe, for a cordial and wide-ranging discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional integration, trade, energy, transportation, and cross-border development. During the discussions, the two ambassadors reflected on Energy and Industrial Development within the sub-region.…
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Ghana taking measures to prevent outbreak, protect Ghanaians –Health Minister Assure Ghanaian
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured Ghanaians that government is taking all necessary steps to protect the country from Ebola following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Addressing the nation in Accra on Thursday, May 21, the Minister stressed that no Ebola case has…
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ABRONYE GRANTED BAIL
The Accra High Court (General Jurisdiction Division 2) this morning admitted Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye to bail pending trial. The application for bail was moved by counsel for the accused person, Nkrumah & Associates, led by Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, with the special assistance of Hon. Godfred Yeboah Dame. The application was not opposed by…
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NORTH TONGU DISTRICT ASSEMBLY APPEARS BEFORE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Hon. Victoria Amefadzi on Thursday, 21st May 2026, led the North Tongu District Assembly, together with the District Coordinating Director, Internal Audit Unit, Finance Office and other officers, to appear before the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament of Ghana during the Zonal Session held in Ada. During the session, the Assembly responded to a…
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A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN IN UPPER MANYA KROBO
This is the reality of the people of Sutapong Kube, on the major road connecting Aketewiah to Sumui in the Eastern Region of Ghana. This bridge — over 100 years old— has now become a death trap. The soil beneath has been washed away, the structure is badly damaged, and every passing day puts the…
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DCE PARTICIPATES IN DRIP STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN THE VOLTA REGION
On Monday, 18th May 2026, Hon. Victoria joined the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, and the National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Hon. Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, for a stakeholder engagement with MMDCEs, Municipal and District Coordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region. The engagement focused on strengthening coordination,…
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Cedi depreciates 8.4% against dollar as inflation falls to 3.4% – Bank of Ghana data
The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued to take hold and inflationary pressures eased to their lowest levels in years, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana on May…
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The Tema-Mpakadan railway project: A project that suffered in the hands of three administrations. Who takes the credit?
In 2007, Prez John Agyekum Kuffuor had a dream, the need to establish a modernized railroad to connect territories in Ghana. His administration conceived a Port-to-Port project which was meant to link Tema to the Volta lake transport system. A feasibility study was conducted but it was too late to complete this dream by himself…
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UHAS is NDC Legacy vision University
UHAS continues to distinguish itself as one of the leading health institutions in Ghana and across Africa. This university is not only producing highly skilled professionals for our healthcare system, but is also contributing significantly to research, innovation, and national development. As many of you know, UHAS is a proud legacy and child of the…
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“You Are Being Unruly, Abena; I Am Also an MP, Let Me Speak” — Sam George and Abena Osei-Asare Clash at PAC.
A tense exchange erupted during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting when MP Sam George and former Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare locked horns over Ghana’s poor mobile network service and delays in resolving the issue. The disagreement began when Osei-Asare raised a question about the quality of mobile networks during and after the tenure…
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GoldBod Deepens Reserve Accumulation with 121kg second batch of Gold output sale from Damang Gold Mines Limited.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has recorded another major milestone in Ghana’s gold sector as Damang Gold Mines Limited sold 100% of its latest gold output to the Board at the GoldBod Assay Centre at the Accra International Airport. The transaction involved 121 kilograms of gold and further strengthens GoldBod’s drive to retain more value…
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Hon Okuezeto Ablakwa hosted the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs
The foreign Affairs minister hosted the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, His Excellency Sering Modou Njie. The discussions focused on advancing our strong bilateral relations including new cooperation in education, health, defense and support for Gambia’s new foreign policy college. Gambia is grateful to Ghana and our gallant troops for…
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South African mining company Gold Fields is reportedly seeking the intervention of Cyril Ramaphosa to lobby John Dramani Mahama to renew the Tarkwa lease, which expires in April 2027.
The Tarkwa concession reportedly generated more than US$2.3 billion in revenue last year and recorded a net profit of about US$427 million. Honestly, I hope the government sacks them ASAP and refuses to renew anything. These were the same people beating our citizens, telling them to go back to their country, and destroying businesses. We…
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HO WEST YOUTH ORGANISER INVOLVED IN ROAD ACCIDENT
The Ho West Constituency Youth Organiser of the NDC, Comrade Sefiamor Sefia Klu, and Ward Coordinator Phransix Anatomy, who also serves as PA to the Youth Organiser, were involved in a road accident on Saturday while returning from the funeral of the mother of a branch Youth Organiser. The accident occurred between Tsawenu and Sokode…
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President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, engaging global health leaders on reforms to strengthen health systems, financing, and equity. The engagement highlighted Ghana’s commitment to advancing universal health coverage, expanding access to primary healthcare, and promoting health sovereignty through practical, citizen-centred policies. #MahamaThePresident #AccraReset
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Wontumi Pleads Not Guilty To GH¢14.3m EXIM Bank Fraud Charges.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges over an alleged GH¢14.3 million fraudulent transaction involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank. Chairman Wontumi appeared before the High Court in Accra together with Wontumi Farms Limited, represented by himself, while…
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DRIP National Secretariat Meets MDCEs, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in Volta Region
The National Secretariat of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), led by National Coordinator Hon. Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has held a stakeholder meeting with MDCEs, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region to address challenges confronting the programme. Speaking at the meeting, the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu,…
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President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver a keynote address today at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. The Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), convenes global leaders to establish strategic health priorities, approve operational budgets, and coordinate responses to global public health emergencies. A central pillar…
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VRA DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO FLOOD-AFFECTED SCHOOLS IN NORTH TONGU
On Friday, 15th May 2026, the Volta River Authority (VRA) donated educational materials to selected schools affected by the flood situation in North Tongu. The items donated included 8,000 Exercise Note 1 books and 600 mathematical sets to support teaching and learning in the beneficiary schools. The schools that benefited from the donation are: –…
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President John D. Mahama excused himself from presiding over the cabinet meeting that deliberated on the takeover of Damang Mines by E&P mining.
A report from the Jubilee House in Accra indicates that President John D. Mahama excused himself from presiding over the cabinet meeting that deliberated on the takeover of Damang Mines by E&P, a decision that is highly commendable given that the leader of E&P is President Mahama’s biological brother. This action aligns with Articles 284…
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