Professor Ransford Gyampo has criticized president Nana Akufo-Addo’s re-introduction of the senior minister portfolio, arguing it is “unnecessary”. The portfolio was first introduced by the erstwhile administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by former president John Kufuor. It was headed by J. H Mensah. But the previous administrations of the National Democratic Congress … Read more
Former President John Agyekum Kufour says former President John Mahama must have a say in the accommodation that will be provided to him as part of his retirement package. This comes on the back of controversy over ex-President John Mahama’s request to keep his official residence at Cantonments in Accra and its adjoining facilities as … Read more
A group of Ga-Dangmes, calling themselves the Ga-Dangme Forward Movement, has threatened to demonstrate against the former president, John Mahama, if he does not leave his official residence. The Chairman of the movement, Emmanuel Adjei Boye, told Citi News their threat is borne out of former President Mahama’s earlier directive against the purchase of state bungalows … Read more
Former President John Mahama’s insistence on keeping his official bungalow after he was ousted from office in elections last month is attracting stern opposition from the public. Sentiments expressed on Facebook and Twitter about the ex-President’s refusal to pack out from the bungalow suggest severe discontent, with some saying the move by the former leader … Read more
Special aide to Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Frank Agyekum, has said granting former President John Mahama’s request of maintaining his official residence as his retirement home is not a bad idea. Frank Agyekum explained that, considering the status of an ex-president, such a facility will be fit for him. A letter signed by former … Read more
The news that Former President Mahama has requested to keep his residence meant to accommodate the Vice-President of Ghana Dr Bawumia has not been accepted by some well-meaning Ghanaians. The former President requested through his former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah to keep the bungalow as part of his ex-gratia, but there’s not been any … Read more
On a day he was named as senior minister pending his approval by Parliament, Yaw Osafo Maafo has said Ghana’s economic figures inherited from the previous government are not “encouraging.” Mr Maafo told Joy News’ Elton John Brobbey Ghana is “heavily indebted but not poor.” According to him, Ghana’s budget deficit is hovering at a … Read more
The government of Japan has commended Ghana for its peaceful transfer of power from one government to another. According to the President of the Japan-Ghana Parliamentary Friendship League, Mr Manabu Sakai, the transfer process was a testament to how well established democracy was in Ghana. He said Ghana had become a beacon of democracy not … Read more
Former attorney general and minister of justice under the erstwhile Kufuor administration, Lawyer Ayikoi Otoo has advised former President John Dramani Mahama to forget about his request to keep the official residence of the Vice President as his official residence and retirement package. The former president in a statement issued to the new administration requested … Read more
Former President John Kufuor’s office has said ex-president John Mahama deserves a state property to live in as part of his retirement package. Mr Kufuor’s spokesperson Frank Agyekum said on Tuesday that former presidents need have a say in where that property should be. “What’s at stake is that president Mahama has made a choice … Read more
Former attorney general and minister of justice under the erstwhile Kufuor administration, Lawyer Ayikoi Otoo has advised former President John Dramani Mahama to forget about his request to keep the official residence of the Vice President as his official residence and retirement package. The former president in a statement issued to the new administration requested … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has named some 13 persons as ministers-designate for various portfolios, to serve in his government. Making the announcement at the Flagstaff House today [Tuesday], Akufo-Addo noted that, the individuals he named were persons he trusted and was confident in their ability to help improve the various sectors in which they will be serving. … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has named some 13 persons as ministers-designate for various portfolios, to serve in his government. Making the announcement at the Flagstaff House today [Tuesday], Akufo-Addo noted that, the individuals he named were persons he trusted and was confident in their ability to help improve the various sectors in which they will be serving. … Read more
Former President John Agyekum Kufour has seemingly endorsed ex-president John Mahama’s decision to choose a particular bungalow where he wants to stay as part of his retirement package. According to Mr. Kufour, any president leaving office should be allowed to choose where he wants to live. Spokesperson for Mr. Kufour, Frank Agyekum in an interview … Read more
Special aide to Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Frank Agyekum, has said granting former President John Mahama’s request of maintaining his official residence as his retirement home is not a bad idea. Frank Agyekum explained that, considering the status of an ex-president, such a facility will be fit for him. A letter signed by former Chief of … Read more
At exactly 12 midnight last Friday, the Lion of Gonja Mahama’s reign as the President of Ghana came to an end. And has thus join ranks with his predecessors, John Agyekum Kufuor and Jerry John Rawlings, the two living ex-Presidents. And by the time he handed over to the NPP’s Akufo-Addo on January 7, a … Read more
Eagle Eye International would like to begin this paper with a brief background history of both Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the president elect of the Republic and President John Dramani Mahama, the outgoing president. Akufo-Addo was born on 29th March 1944 in Accra, Ghana, to a prominent Ghanaian royal and political family as the son … Read more
The president, Nana Akufo-Addo may have granted the request for his predecessor John Mahama to keep his official bungalow in flagrant violation of the country’s laws, Myjoyonline.com is learning. Credible sources close to the new president told Myjoyonline.com the president gave the approval but yet to make it public. Given the controversy the issue is … Read more
Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway has been named as Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs. According to reports, President Akufo-Addo announced her appointment while meeting a Chinese delegation at the Golden Jubilee House on Monday. The delegation which represented the Chinese President at Nana Addo’s inauguration on Saturday, stated the Chinese president was … Read more
Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor is yet to be given a house after exiting office eight years ago. Spokesperson, Frank Agyekum, said the conditions for the resettlement of the former president was not met by the erstwhile Mahama administration as required by the Chinery Hesse Committee. However, he indicated that the former President until recently … Read more