President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his appreciation to the United States for supporting Ghana in airlifting army engineers to Jamaica to assist with post-hurricane reconstruction. Speaking ahead of the deployment, President Mahama thanked former U.S. President Donald Trump, along with the government and people of the United States, for making the mission possible. He…
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says his meeting with the Acting United States Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson, was “very constructive,” with both sides reviewing recent gains in bilateral relations. In a social media update, the Minister noted that discussions covered key developments, including the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaians, the removal…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to brief the President in the coming days on the outcome of the long-standing mediation efforts between the Kusaasi and Mamprusi factions. This follows the completion of a major dialogue session held on Monday at the Manhyia Palace. The meeting ended on a positive note, prompting moments…
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) has announced a rescheduling of the confirmation vote for the President’s nominee for the Ada East District Chief Executive (DCE) position. The second round of voting is now set for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. In a statement signed by Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the…
In a significant move aimed at fostering effective governance and aligning with constitutional mandates, President John Dramani Mahama has officially dissolved all statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils that were appointed by the previous administration. This sweeping decision took effect on January 7, 2025, coinciding with President Mahama’s inauguration for his new term in office….
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has stated that despite the aggressive rhetoric from politicians leading up to the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, he believes that Ghana will demonstrate its civility before, during, and after the election. He noted that Ghana has experienced several successful elections under the Fourth Republic and has continued to…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Sunday August 18, 2024 has launched their manifesto for the 2024 election. The manifesto christened “Bold Solutions for Jobs and Business” seeks to transform the Ghanaian economy. Speaking at the launch of the manifesto, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia acknowledged that the between 2020 and 2022, Ghana like other parts of…
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to initiate processes to have metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives( MMDCEs) elected as part of his strategies to provide good governance. MMDCES are appointed by the President as the 1992 Constitution stipulates. But governance experts have argued that electing them will promote…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to launch its Manifesto for the 2024 elections in Takoradi today. 3news.com has been perusing the vision statement delivered by the flagbearer of the party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia when he was out doored on February 7. We have gleaned from that statement what we believe will be captured…
North Tongu lawmaker, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said that the discussions around the state capture should be based on a nationalistic and patriotic view, not partisanship. He told the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor that the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) governments cannot share in the state capture of resources. Ablakwa…
