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Prof Opku Agyemang stated during her investiture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on Wednesday, April 24, that corrupt people in the Akufo-Addo administration will be held responsible if the NDC wins this year's elections. She stated, "The condescending views this as a lack of fresh thoughts. The unpretentious consider it as a sign of comprehending democracy's roots, namely consensus building, which is the clearest indicator of long-term peace. I view it as a sign of strength, and I consider myself fortunate to work with him.

Dr Bawumia is unable to find a match for Opoku-Agyemang – Srem-Sai

Justice Srem-Sai, a constitutional lawyer and member of the NDC, has stated that the longer it takes for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),...

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Opoku-Agyemang will be a superb complement in many ways—Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is the Vice President that Ghanaians...

Speaking on Tuesday, April 16, as part of his "Building the Ghana We Want" trip in the North East Region, he emphasised the necessity of accountability and openness in governance, stating that anybody found guilty of misappropriating monies will face repercussions. The previous president promised to empower investigative and anti-corruption authorities to function properly throughout his term. He hopes to eliminate corruption and maintain Ghana's rule of law by enabling these authorities to carry out their tasks without interference. Mr Mahama encouraged Ghana's young to be positive and asked them to vote for the NDC in the 2024 elections, promising a brighter future under his leadership.

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We will pursue everyone who has misused state monies – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a strong warning to existing government appointees implicated in the misuse of public monies. He...

Former Botswana President Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama presided the 2024 ceremony, which was the second event. Mr Mahama took to Facebook to thank the staff that diligently supported him throughout his presidency, as well as the organisers, for the honour. "This honour motivates me to become an even greater leader. Thank you to HERITAGE TIMES for this acknowledgment. It will take pride of place in my office if I am re-elected president. Thank you for your continuing support. "Together, we can accomplish great things for Ghana," he wrote.

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Mahama honoured at Africa Heritage Awards

On Saturday, former President John Dramani Mahama won the African Advancement Award for Exemplary Leadership at the 2024 African Heritage Awards Ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria. The...

He emphasised the NDC's commitment to promoting all areas and communities without prejudice. "We have always guaranteed that the residents of Kwahu continue to benefit from numerous developments, including as education, roads, and healthcare. "I voiced my serious worry over the Abetifi hospital project, which we started and almost finished but abandoned nearly eight years after the NPP took power. "This is a waste of government funds and denies people access to high-quality healthcare," he said on Facebook. The former President also expressed his commitment to resolving the country's young unemployment issue.

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Mahama concerned over abandoned Abetifi hospital project

Former President John Mahama has expressed unhappiness with Akufo-Addo’s government for abandoning the Abetifi Hospital project in the Eastern region. The flagbearer of the National Democratic...

Chiefs, he continued, are the keepers of tradition, culture, and values, and they play an important role in creating social cohesion and togetherness in their communities. "They also serve as a bridge between the government and the people, advocating for the needs and interests of their communities and contributing to the nation's development," he said. "Only with the help and leadership of traditional elders like Nana Effah Opinamang III can we actually build a stronger, more prosperous Ghana together.

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Mahama emphasizes the importance of chiefs in national development

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), paid respect to Obomenghene Nana Effah Opinamang III, his queen mothers, and elders...

The data point to a competitive landscape, with Dr Bawumia emerging as a front-runner in these key constituencies. "According to the survey results, it was a close race between the two top contenders, Bawumia and Mahama. Former President Mahama won in Ablekuma Central, Adentan, Ledzokuku, and Awutu Senya West. Dr. Bawumia won in La Dadekotopon, Cape Coast North, Twifo-Atti Morkwa, Dormaa West, and Jaman North, according to the report. Previous surveys had placed John Mahama in the lead. However, as the election approaches, Dr. Bawumia looks to be making significant efforts in bridging the deficit, particularly after revealing a plan of his vision for Ghana.

Politics2 months ago

Election 2024: Bawumia leads Mahama in 10 swing seats – Outcomes International Report

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is garnering significant support in seats critical to attaining electoral success in Ghana, according to...

The situation is even more bad for women, whose jobless rate exceeds that of men. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Kwetey declared that Mahama's 24-hour economic programme aims to address the situation. He added that this transformative strategy seeks not simply to cut present unemployment rates, but also to reshape Ghana's economic environment. The policy, he explained, anticipates a strong collaboration between the public and commercial sectors to maximise the potential of the country's human resources.

Politics2 months ago

Fifi Kwetey believes Mahama’s 24-hour economy proposal would help reduce unemployment

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, believes the 24-hour economy proposal championed by his party’s flagbearer, John Mahama, is a revolutionary move...

Several names were mentioned as potential running mates prior to her selection, including Julius Debrah, former Chief of Staff; Dr Kwabena Duffour, former Finance Minister and Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Mr Kwame Awuah Darko, former Chief Executive of Tema Oil Refinery and BOST; Kojo Bonsu, former Mayor of Kumasi; and Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, the NDC Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey Constituency. The former President had already submitted his preferred running mate's name to the party's National Executive Committee and Council of Elders for review.

Politics2 months ago

NDC NEC approves Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate

The National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s National Executive Committee (NEC) overwhelmingly approved Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s candidature as John Dramani Mahama’s running mate. Mr Mahama tweeted immediately...

Barima Kaakyire Agyemang stated this in a Facebook post. "After I shared the story of veteran musician K.K. Kabobo, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the NDC, donated GH5000 to him." God bless you, H.E. "The family is thankful," he wrote. During an interview with Hitz FM on February 27, K.K. Kabobo said that he received GH₵2000 from GHAMRO to fund his therapy. "GHAMRO was here and provided me GH2000 for medicine. Other Takoradi-based groups were also able to gather funds, which they contributed," he said.

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John Mahama, GHAMRO, supports K.K. Kabobo’s liver illness treatment

K.K. Kabobo, a veteran Highlife performer, has received funding from former President John Mahama and the Ghana Music Rights Organisation for liver illness treatment. K.K. Kabobo...

According to the Asogli State, the "Change Makers Forum" is the most recent organization to contact Togbe Afede about being President Mahama's running partner. According to the Council, Togbe Afede stated that "as a patriotic citizen, he would not reject any opportunity to serve the country, but the choice of a running mate is the prerogative of the flag bearer, who already knows him very well." According to the statement, Togbe Afede felt it a tremendous honor that a group of well-intentioned professionals approached him to express their faith in him, and hence their wish for him to be Ghana's next vice president.

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‘Togbe Afede will not turn down any opportunity to serve Ghana’ – Asogli State

The Asogli State Council has denied accusations that Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has directed persons to advocate for his nomination as the running...

He stressed various promises made by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, including the construction of factories and dams in each district, but failed to keep them. He stated that as a result of the current situation, his government will give accommodation help to pre-tertiary instructors as inducement to remain on campus if elected. This, he feels, would assist to save unneeded costs for these instructors while also inspiring them to do their best in the field.

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I will not make promises that I cannot meet – John Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has committed to offer accommodations for pre-tertiary teachers to enhance the quality of Senior High Schools in...

Addressing a crowd, the NDC presidential candidate stated that the Black Stars under his administration will be formed on home-grown players who had thrived in Ghana's new football framework. "We will develop the new Black Stars around homegrown talent. Domestic players that have trained together for a long time and operate well as a team, and then we will bring in international players to mix in." "The core of the Black Stars should consist of domestic players who have played together for a long time..." We plan to restructure Ghana football in partnership with the Ghana Football Association."

Sports3 months ago

Next NDC government will revive Black Stars with home-grown players – Mahama

According to John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’s 2024 flagbearer, the new Black Stars would be made up of homegrown players. He made the comment...

In 2018, President Akufo-Addo renamed the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) as the George Grant University of Mines and Technology. Addressing party supporters, chiefs, and students in Zuarungu, Upper East Region, the NDC flagbearer criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for renaming NDC-built universities after its heroes. He asked why the NPP administration, which had not established any universities in the country, continued renaming the ones that already existed.

Politics3 months ago

Mahama: I’ll restore the original names of universities renamed by Akufo-Addo

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to revoke the names given to various public colleges in the country by President...

He stated, "Every district would have a district mining office, which will include a Minerals Commission officer and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officer. "If you want to apply for a mining license, go to your district office; when you start mining, they will come and oversee to make sure you are doing everything correctly.

Politics3 months ago

Mahama proposes to establish district mining offices in all mining districts

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to establishing district mining offices in all mining districts across the...

The journey allows Mahama to meet with Ghanaians, especially NDC members and sympathisers, in various cities and villages to learn about their issues and hopes for a successful Ghana. In his address to the gathering in Tegbi, Mahama warned that NDC members elected or appointed to public posts would face penalties if they engaged in corrupt acts. "But I must also caution our people that those of us who go into positions of authority, if you also abuse your trust, I'm not going to come and defend you," he said, emphasising his commitment to accountability. "We will deal with you in the same way that we will deal with members of this [NPP] government," he added.

Politics4 months ago

Mahama promises to deal with corrupt NPP and NDC members

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised that his future administration will pursue anybody implicated in corruption or corruption-related...

He urged voters to go to the polling places on Election Day, December 7, to cast their ballots. On New Year's Eve, the former president told the congregation of the Sanctuary of Wind and Fire Assemblies of God Church in Tamale that God is putting Ghanaians' faith to the test.

Politics4 months ago

God hasn’t given up on Ghana yet’ – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed worry about the difficulties Ghanaians are now experiencing under the Akufo-Addo administration. He urged them not to give up...

When the NDC's "Building Ghana Tour" stopped at the Jomoro Constituency, he was addressing at a Town Hall Meeting at Jaway Wharf. "We have always supported the NDC, but you at the top are to blame." We expect you to be alert for us in the next election. "We spend hours in queue under the scorching sun to vote for the party, and then the people in charge come and tell us a different story," added the Chief. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) won the constituency presidential contest in 2020 with almost 25,000 votes, while the NDC received 24,485 votes. Doncaster Affo-Toffey, the NDC's parliamentary candidate, won the seat.

Politics4 months ago

Be alert and protect our votes – Western Nzema Chief to Mahama

Nana Ewiro Kwame, Divisional Chief of Western Nzema in the Western region, has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to develop methods to secure voters’ ballots...

Afenyo-Markin revealed this when addressing in Parliament.

Politics4 months ago

You cannot compare Mahama to Bawumia – Afenyo-Markin

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, according to Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, is Ghana’s future. He believes that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party...

The Party had accused the Commission of neglecting to take decisions taken at IPAC meetings into account as part of its electoral reforms. The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Reverend Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, urged to the NDC to rejoin IPAC at the start of Thursday's meeting in Peduase. He stated that the Council had extensively engaged the EC and the NDC on the subject and hoped that the NDC will make a pronouncement before the conclusion of the meeting. In her remarks to the conference, Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa also called to the NDC to rejoin IPAC, indicating that the Commission was committed to welcome the Party in the cause of consolidating Ghana's democracy.

Politics4 months ago

NDC has agreed to rejoin the Inter-Party Advisory Committee

Following an intervention by the National Peace Council (NPC), the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has consented to rejoin the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC). On Thursday, December...

Speaking during an inter-party meeting held by the National Peace Council in Accra, the EC Chairperson noted that the plan includes a special dispensation for female and handicapped candidates. To encourage diversity, the Commission is offering a 30% reduction on filing costs to the aforementioned categories of candidates in the election. She reaffirmed that the EC's position on utilising the Ghana Card as the sole form of identification remains unchanged.

Politics4 months ago

Election 2024: Polling centers to close by 3:00 on election day

If the Electoral Commission (EC) is successful in obtaining permission for this plan, which is incorporated in a Constitutional Instrument (C.I), presidential and parliamentary elections in...

“My administration would wage a strong fight against corruption to save money for reinvestment in the economy. The sword of my fight against corruption will cut across – against past government officials, officials of the incumbent administration, civil and public servants, businesses, government suppliers, etc. if they fall foul of the law.”

Politics5 months ago

‘My anti-corruption sword will sever past and present officials’ – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that his campaign against corruption in his next administration will include both former and present...

"Mahama's 2024 campaign song was ready much earlier." I finished it a long time ago. It's cocoa season, so I'm not going to stop writing songs for political parties. "We all know the system is difficult," he added in answer to a viewer's inquiry. Nacee emphasised that making these songs is a unique technique for political parties to communicate campaign themes to the broader population.

Entertainment5 months ago

Mahama’s 2024 election campaign song is complete – Nacee

Nacee, the composer behind multiple election campaign songs for former President John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed that the official campaign song for the National Democratic Congress...

"It's a critical opportunity for us to demonstrate our maturity, competence, honesty, and commitment to Ghana's progress," Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II said, adding, "You are my son, Dr. Bawumia, and your competitor, John Mahama, is also my son." You're both completely devoted to this election." The Overlord further emphasised that Dr. Bawumia and Mr. Mahama should see each other as siblings rather than adversaries. "He is not your enemy or rival, but your elder brother," Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II said. "We have already won the elections as Northerners." Whoever wins this trophy will return home."

Politics5 months ago

Ya Naa tells Bawumia to treat Mahama like his elder brother

The Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has asked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia...

“Let the allowance come. Wherever you are, Krobo Nursing Trainees are begging you to let their allowance come,” John Mahama appealed.

Politics5 months ago

Mahama urges government to pay allowances owed nursing trainees

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, wants the government to settle all arrears due to nursing trainees across the country as soon as...

Speaking to wood vendors in Techiman on Monday 20 November as part of his Building Ghana trip, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer stated, "It is not just about taxes on betting, when we come to government, we will look at the number of taxes imposed." In an attempt to reclaim political power, the former President has been touring the three Bono regions on a building Ghana together tour. He has been meeting with craftsmen, market women, students, and traditional rulers to get their thoughts on how to frame the people's manifesto.

General News5 months ago

Mahama promises to review sports betting tax If elected

Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that taxation on gambling will be reconsidered under his next administration. In March of this year, Parliament enacted legislation...

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, who is in the region for his "Building Ghana Tour," joined them in worship. The NDC leaders launched the "Building Ghana Tour" to engage Ghanaians and revitalise the NDC in preparation for the presidential election in 2024. The Building Ghana Tour allows Mr Mahama to meet and connect with Ghanaians from all walks of life, as well as fans and sympathisers of the NDC. As part of the journey, he will visit significant cities, towns, and villages and meet with local people to hear their problems, thoughts, and goals for a vibrant Ghana.

Politics5 months ago

Don’t give up faith in Ghana; you have another chance in 2024 – Mahama assure Ghanaians

Former President John Dramani Mahama has advised Ghanaians not to lose hope in the nation, pointing out that they have the potential to change the country’s...

"What we want is someone who will put our money to good use." "It is none of our business what religious group an individual chooses to join," he stated at a town hall meeting with identified groups in Sunyani. "In this country, only two towns speak my native Nkoran language." I would not have received any votes if people had opted to vote on tribal lines during the election of party officers. But people observed my skill and gave me the opportunity, and I want that to happen again in the general election." "If we are to merge tribalism, ethnicity and religion with politics, it will take God from heaven to settle misunderstandings because He is the only one who can choose the best amongst what He created," he told the audience.

Politics5 months ago

Asiedu Nketiah: Voting in 2024 should be based on skill, not religion

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, has urged Ghanaians to vote on competence rather than religious lines in the 2024 elections. He...

While ten of these factories are operational, they account for less than 10% of total yearly cashew production. The remaining processing factories have either halted operations or have entirely shut down. A variety of obstacles impede the local processing of cashew nuts in Ghana. The inability of local processors to get raw cashew nuts from farmers, worsened by poor transportation infrastructure, is one of the most significant.

General News5 months ago

I’ll build a cashew processing factory for Wenchi – Mahama

If he wins the 2024 elections, National Democratic Congress flagbearer John Dramani Mahama promises to introduce a breakthrough system to strengthen the local cashew processing business....

Mr. Mahama recalled Ghana's status as the "Black Star of Africa" after being the first African country to achieve independence, and urged the youth to remain optimistic about the promise of a better Ghana, as the NDC is the greatest option for improved development and progress. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate launched the Building Ghana Tour in the Bono Region on November 17.

Politics5 months ago

Ghana has regressed under the Akufo-Addo administration – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has criticised the Akufo-Addo government for the country’s present regress and problems. Despite a modest drop in inflation, the government appears...