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03 Mar

Mahama Underperformed In His 1st Term While Akufo-Addo Over-Performed – Minority

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The Minority has criticized President John Mahama’s assessment of the economy, insisting that he underperformed during his first term while former President Akufo-Addo overperformed. Addressing a press conference on Monday, March 3, former Minister for Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam argued that Mahama failed to acknowledge key economic indicators that reflect the true state of the nation’s economy. Dr. Amin Adam noted that inflation alone does not determine economic performance, pointing out other critical factors such as real GDP growth, trade balance, current account balance, and the financial sector’s health. “What the President also failed to do was to inform…

03 Mar

Mahama Is Back Again With Blame Game – Minority

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The Minority has accused President John Dramani Mahama of engaging in yet another round of blame game as he leads the National Economic Dialogue. Addressing a press conference on Monday, March 3, former Minister for Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam criticized the President’s approach, arguing that he was shifting responsibility rather than presenting concrete solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges. Dr. Amin Adam dismissed the dialogue as a repetitive exercise lacking fresh ideas, suggesting that President Mahama’s leadership style had not changed. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are back there with another round of blame game and another National Economic Dialogue, and…

03 Mar

Criticize Me When things going wrong – Mahama to Clergy

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At the Mahama Fellowships with the Clergy event held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Great Hall in the Ashanti Region, President John Dramani Mahama delivered a message on the importance of the church’s role in national discourse and the collective responsibility of building a better Ghana. “The church has a voice that must be heard in the national discourse,” Mahama said, stressing the importance of churches in advocating for positive change in society. He emphasized that by working together, the church, government, and other institutions can address the nation’s current social and economic challenges. He…

28 Feb

We will force Prez Mahama to sign the anti LGBTQ+ Bill – Paul Yandoh

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Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his disappointment and frustration with President John Mahama's State of the Nation address. Speaking in an interview with Wontumi TV, his main concern was the president's silence on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which has been a topic of controversy in Ghana. According to Yandoh, the president's failure to address the bill was a disrespect to the clergy, who have been advocating for the bill's passage. He emphasized that the practice of homosexuality is rampant in the country and that the president's inaction on the bill was…

27 Feb

Youth unemployment is a serious crisis , a threat to our security- Mahama

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President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama has re affirmed his commitment to providing jobs for Ghanaian youths. Delivering the State of Nation's Address (SONA) in Parliament on Thursday, he stated that unemployment poses a threat to the nation's security, noting an urgent call for action. Emphasizing on resetting Ghana agenda, he revealed that the ministry of Youth and Employment would introduce a youth development scheme to support the "okada" transport business. He also mentioned that persons with disabilities(PWDs) will be enrolled at Tertiary institutions for free. https://youtu.be/NavTSGBSzl4?si=hQpuG57pZ6BF2rLM

20 Feb

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; Worrying Developments In Our Country: An Appeal To H.E. President John Mahama

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This statement is released against a personal vow I made since leaving office. I made a personal affirmation to allow our new President and his government to get the needed space to get a hold of things and settle down quickly to tackle the important business of governance, and by extension nation building. Having been Vice President for the past eight years, I have come to appreciate the enormity of the task; a task that requires that those entrusted with the responsibility of governance, especially the President, get the needed support and composure to implement their vision for the betterment…

07 Feb

Was Mahama On Mars? – Former Finance Minister Rejects Economic Crisis Claims

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The immediate past Finance Minister has pushed back against President John Mahama’s claim that he inherited a struggling economy, questioning the basis of Mahama’s call for a national economic dialogue. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, expressed disbelief at Mahama’s characterization of the economic situation, highlighting recent positive assessments by international financial bodies. “This is why, when I hear President Mahama say that he inherited a struggling economy, I worry,” he stated. “He’s calling for a national economic dialogue. I worry. I wonder, where is he from? Was he on Mars?” The Karaga MP…

13 Jan

You’re Elected To Work, Not To Lament – Afenyo-Markin Tells Gov’t

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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of attempting to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government under President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the start of the vetting of ministerial nominees in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin urged the administration to focus on solutions rather than revisiting past failures. “It is deeply concerning to hear the new administration attempting to shift blame,” Afenyo-Markin said. “The outgoing Akufo-Addo government, despite challenges, maintained a stable and reliable power supply. This contrasts sharply with the Mahama administration’s infamous ‘Dumsor’ era, which caused immense hardship to businesses and households.”…

08 Jan

Mahama To Hold Emergency Meeting With Energy Sector Players Over Threat Of Dumsor

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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yapei-Kusawgu and former Deputy Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has disclosed that President John Mahama has instructed the Chief of Staff to hold an emergency meeting with power sector players regarding the looming power crisis. “Today at 10 am, His Excellency the President instructed that the Chief of Staff chairs a meeting with all stakeholders,” he said. The meeting will involve various power generation companies in the country to find ways to stabilise power supply and prevent 'dumsor'. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, January 8, the MP explained that the meeting was necessary…

01 Nov

You Can Insult All You Want; You Will Still Lose The December 7 Elections – Bawumia Tells Mahama

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Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has told the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, that “insults do not win votes.” This comment comes as Bawumia responded to what he described as Mahama's reliance on insults in his politicking. Former President Mahama has faced criticism from some members of the public, who argue that his language has been overly insulting in recent political exchanges. This backlash arose after Mahama recently responded to Vice President Bawumia by accusing him of “running away from the economy.” Citing a famous line from Bill Clinton’s campaign, Mahama remarked, “It’s…