The Council of State has advised Parliament not to pass a constitutional amendment bill seeking to remove restrictions that bar dual citizens from occupying certain public offices, Speaker Alban Bagbin said on Tuesday.
The government has declined a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing heightened concerns over recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa that have affected Ghanaian nationals.
President John Dramani Mahama has extended Ghana's congratulations and best wishes to the Government and people of the United States of America on the occasion of the country's 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
President John Dramani Mahama has received the President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, during a one-day state visit to Accra, marked by discussions on climate-induced flooding and regional cooperation.
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has signed a cooperation agreement with Russia’s ruling party, United Russia, aimed at strengthening inter-party relations and expanding political collaboration.
Ghana and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam have signed an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports as they opened a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated relief items to victims of the devastating June 29 floods following a visit to some of the hardest-hit communities in Accra.
The donation was presented on his behalf by his Advisor on Gender and Social Protection, Akosua Asaa Manu.
The gesture comes after Dr. Bawumia toured several flood-affected areas to assess the extent of the destruction and interact with residents whose homes and livelihoods were impacted by the disaster.
The June 29 floods, triggered by hours of heavy rainfall, displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes and businesses, and claimed several lives across parts of the Greater Accra Region.
The relief items are expected to provide immediate support to affected families as they begin rebuilding their lives.
Speaking during the presentation, Akosua Asaa Manu conveyed Dr. Bawumia’s sympathies to the victims and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting those affected by the disaster.
She also encouraged residents to adhere to safety directives issued by the relevant authorities as efforts continue to prevent further flooding and protect lives and property.
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with the governments of Benin, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Guyana, Mauritius and Luxembourg, following the adoption of the Roads and Transportation Committee’s reports.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has described the June 29 floods in Accra, as the predictable consequence of a government that only talks about preparedness.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has pledged its support for government's proposed GH¢300 million flood relief package but is demanding strict parliamentary oversight and full accountability for how the funds will be spent.
President John Dramani Mahama says the Tema Integrated Industrial Park (TIIP) will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs while opening new opportunities for Ghanaian manufacturers, engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs.
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of the Tema Integrated Industrial Park (TIIP), a 120-hectare world-class industrial ecosystem in the heavy industrial area of Tema
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s handling of recent flooding in parts of Accra, accusing it of inefficiency and poor coordination in its flood control response.
Paul Afoko, Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) said his agenda is to reunite, restructure and restrengthen the NPP to recapture political power in 2028.
