Former President John Mahama responds to Lincoln University’s withdrawal of his honorary degree, highlighting Ghana’s historic ties to the institution amid controversy over LGBTQ issues and global academic accountability.
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Former Ghanaian President John Mahama calls for global reparations at the UN, urging justice for victims of the transatlantic slave trade in a historic motion backed by the African Union.
Ghana’s Embassy raises alarm over last-minute objections to John Mahama’s Lincoln University visit, as tensions grow over Ghana’s controversial Family Values Bill and its global implications.
During a public event, President John Dramani Mahama responded with a broad smile after a citizen boldly urged him to run for a third presidential term. The interaction, captured on video, highlights the President’s calm acknowledgment and the public’s enthusiasm for his leadership.
Ghana plans to acquire a new presidential aircraft by November to strengthen state aviation capacity. Executive Secretary Callistus Mahama says the move will end temporary travel arrangements and improve transparency in presidential travel logistics.
Demolition begins in Dzodze under the government’s Big Push road project as compensation is paid to affected property owners. The dualisation in Ketu North is expected to ease congestion, boost cross-border trade between Ghana and Togo, and improve road safety in the Volta Region.
A US court denies bail to former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, leaving him in ICE detention in Virginia as he contests deportation and a reported extradition request from Ghana over alleged offences during his tenure.
Ghana’s Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang engages IMF officials on the country’s economic recovery, highlighting falling inflation, cedi stability, strong GDP growth, and the call for a more evolved, development-focused IMF partnership for long-term prosperity
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, has been detained by US ICE over immigration status amid ongoing 78-count SML corruption case. Ghana seeks extradition while U.S. authorities review his legal stay. Full report on legal, political, and international developments.
Dzifa Gunu challenges Kojo Oppong Nkrumah over Goldbod allegations, questioning accountability after he declined to defend claims on News File amid galamsey concerns.