Dr. Ismael Yamson sees many young people planning to leave Ghana for better lives abroad. As Chairman of the 2025 National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, he points to corruption and poor management as the main causes. Years of bad governance destroyed hope and created what he calls a generation of hustlers who see no future at home.
Yamson spoke Monday at the Accra International Conference Centre during the opening of a major economic meeting. The two-day event focuses on rebuilding Ghana through shared effort. Yamson believes most problems facing Ghana come from inside the country rather than outside forces.
He acknowledges that COVID-19, war between Russia and Ukraine, and worldwide economic troubles hurt Ghana. Yet he...
President Mahama shared good wishes with the Muslim people as they began Ramadan. He hopes everyone finds peace during this special time. His message expressed a desire for love to spread among families celebrating the holy month. The president wants nothing but blessings for those observing this important season.
He described Ramadan as a time when people can think deeply about life. Muslims often feel thankful during these weeks of fasting. Many people grow stronger in their character through Ramadan practices. The president values how communities unite through shared faith activities.
Mahama mentioned his belief that prayers made during Ramadan have a special power. He hopes God answers all requests made by faithful people. The...
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang sent warm wishes to Muslims starting Ramadan. She spoke about how the holy month brings people closer to Allah through fasting, prayers, and deep thinking. She believes these practices help build stronger feelings of kindness, togetherness, and giving among everyone across the country.
The Vice President praised Muslim groups throughout Ghana for their hard work. She pointed out how these communities keep adding value to the nation with their efforts. She hopes the sacred month will bring many good things to Muslim families everywhere. Her words showed appreciation for their prayers and steady efforts toward making Ghana better.
The government values how faith brings people together...
Former Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Amadu Sulley died yesterday in Accra. People held his burial at the Madina Public Cemetery, where large numbers gathered. Many members of the Islamic community attended the funeral. They came together to honor his memory and say their final goodbyes.
Sulley began learning at Ghana National School, later renamed Richard Akwei Memorial School, in Accra. He moved on to Accra Academy and Opoku Ware School for his Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates. He earned a Statistics Diploma from the University of Ghana in 1985. He later studied at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, finishing his Public Administration certificates by 1995.
President John Evans Atta Mills...
Bridget Otoo started a public argument with Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on social media platform X. The Metro TV journalist first wrote to President Mahama asking him to make her head of GTV for a week. GBC quickly responded that Mahama lacks authority to appoint anyone since the National Media Commission handles such decisions. They reminded Otoo that GBC helped create Metro TV through early investments but never received money back from that deal.
Otoo fired back at GBC officials by questioning their board leadership and suggesting political influence affects their operations. She claimed that GBC's social media posts require approval from top management, including the Director General. Her comments highlighted frustrations about...
Dr. Ismael Yamson, who leads the 2025 National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee, believes President John Dramani Mahama can create a better future for Ghana. Dr. Yamson noted that Ghana desperately needs recovery after years of poor economic decisions and widespread corruption that pushed many citizens into severe poverty. He thinks President Mahama will succeed despite challenges because most Ghanaians stand ready to help him accomplish these goals.
Dr. Yamson shared these thoughts during his opening speech at the 2025 National Economic Dialogue, which began Monday, March 3, at the Accra International Conference Centre. At the meeting, which carries the theme "Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together," Dr. Yamson...
President Mahama spoke directly to religious leaders about their key place in Ghana's national conversation. At a clergy meeting held at KNUST Great Hall in the Ashanti Region, he pushed for churches to raise their voices on important issues. He believes religious groups must advocate for changes that benefit everyone across the country. Church leaders heard his call to join with the government and other groups to fix the problems Ghana faces today.
The president asked churches to fight for laws and programs that help people struggling with poverty. He wants a Ghana where fairness brings success to all citizens, not just a lucky few. During his talk at the Mahama Fellowships event, he encouraged religious figures to speak the truth...
Residents from several towns across Abuakwa South and Fanteakwa South Districts need help fast. People living in Potrase, Osino, Kibi, Asikam, and Asiakwa face serious problems as illegal gold mining ruins their water and forests. The local communities say their pleas for assistance have gone unanswered as environmental damage spreads. They point to specific individuals who they claim operate above the law, thanks to powerful friends.
According to locals, two men are at the center of these problems. Community members identify Ofori-Panyin Fraizer and Eric Antwi as major players in the destructive mining activities. Residents claim these men worked as security for former President Nana Akufo-Addo. The accused miners reportedly brag...
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has started examining every contract his ministry signed to check if they work well. The Adaklu MP wants to separate contracts that companies actively work on from those sitting idle. This effort aims to help the government manage its money better through improved tracking of project status.
Agbodza told Parliament his team works hard to organize their project list and confirm which agreements remain active. He explained that many companies receive contracts but never begin construction at the assigned locations. Each agreement contains rules about ending the contract when work never starts. The minister finds it challenging to consider an agreement valid when contractors fail to appear...
