Government will start paying debts owed to road contractors this month. Announcing this decision during a meeting with members of the Council of State at the Presidency on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama explained that the payments would allow contractors to return to their sites and resume work on stalled projects.

President Mahama stated that the Ministry of Finance has allocated funds specifically for this purpose, intended to offset a substantial part of the outstanding debts.

“I’m sure that some of the contractors who have been working on your projects will be paid so that they can go back on site and continue their work”, he announced.

He emphasised that the Minister for Finance is prioritising these payments as part of broader efforts to accelerate the completion of vital infrastructure projects and strengthen the government’s economic recovery plan.

Further details regarding the payments and their scope will be captured in the upcoming mid-year review of the budget statement, which will report on the economy’s performance over the first half of the year.

President Mahama also assured the Council that, following the presentation of the mid-year budget review, the government would again consult with them to discuss the administration’s performance and progress over the past six months.

President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to the outgoing German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, during a meeting at the Credentials Hall within the Presidency.

The courtesy visit marked the conclusion of Ambassador Krull’s four-year term of duty, which President Mahama described as highly productive.

President Mahama reiterated Ghana’s commitment to building on the strong foundation of bilateral relations between the two countries. He emphasised the potential for deepened cooperation, particularly in the critical areas of economic development and security.

The President specifically commended Germany for its consistent support towards enhancing Ghana’s security architecture, citing significant contributions to the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and capacity-building initiatives for security personnel.

Addressing the evolving security landscape in the sub-region, President Mahama highlighted the growing threat posed by extreme terrorism, especially prevalent in the Sahel. He expressed Ghana’s readiness to work closely with Germany on targeted capacity training programmes aimed at bolstering regional efforts to combat this menace.

Touching upon the complex issue of irregular migration, President Mahama outlined Ghana’s collaborative efforts with international partners, including the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU). He stressed the importance of creating sustainable local opportunities for young people to mitigate the risks associated with perilous journeys across the Sahara and the Mediterranean.

President Mahama conveyed Ghana’s deep appreciation for Ambassador Krul’s service. “We appreciate you. You’re a friend of Ghana. And you’re welcome to visit any time you miss Ghana. You’re welcome to visit. And I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.”

Prime Minister of Indian Nerendra Modi will address Ghana’s parliament today, Thursday, July 3, 2025.

According to the itinerary of the Prime Minister, he will first visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park before addressing Ghana’s parliament.
Nerendra Modi who first visited Ghana thirty years ago is back on a two-day historic state visit. Upon his arrival on Wednesday, he was awarded with Ghana’s highest prestigious award, The Office of the Order of the Star of Ghana at a state banquet.

President John Mahama indicated that the address to Parliament by H.E Modi, is borne out of Indian’s long lasting credentials as the beacon of democracy.

“Ahead of his scheduled departure, our Parliament will be honoured to listen to an address from the Prime Minister of India and as everybody knows, India is the world’s largest democracy and so our Parliament is going to be honoured to have the Indian Prime Minister come and address it” he indicated

Adding that “on Thursday, 3rd July, the Prime Minister will also visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. This Memorial Park is a landmark that reflects India’s advocacy for freedom and its advocacy and support to Africa during the anti-apartheid struggle. It also is a testament to the solidarity that India extends for South-South cooperation” President Mahama emphasized.

Ghana has deepened it bilateral relations with the Republic of India following the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to serve as a framework for future cooperation.

The MOUs cut across multiple sectors of the economy including Technology, manufacturing, defense, education, healthcare amongst others.
It follows the historic visit of the Indian Prime Minster Nerendra Modi who first visited the country, three decades ago.

President John Mahama emphasized that the signing of the MOU on the Establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission between the two countries will create a lasting diplomatic mechanism for sustained engagement.

“These include the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission between our two countries, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine and the Institute of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana, and the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

We have also signed an MOU on cultural exchange between our two countries and also an MOU between the Bureau of India Standards and the Ghana Standards Authority” he outlined.

He indicated that Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the Indian High Commissioner, have agreed to sign additional MOUs on vaccine manufacture and production, supply of agricultural machinery and implements, and defense cooperation.

“Following consultations between our Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Indian High Commissioner, we also have requested the signing of MOUs on vaccine manufacture and production, MOU on supply of agricultural machinery and implements, and an MOU on defence cooperation”.

Addressing a joint Press conference at the Presidency by the two leaders on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, President Mahama intimated that the signing of the MOUs will further strengthen the relation between the two countries as Ghana embarks on the path of reset for economic recovery. “This visit could not have happened at a better time as government is committed to pursuing its RESET agenda to provide the needed support to the Ghanaian people”

President John Mahama called for intergenerational cooperation, urging youth and policymakers to learn from the wisdom of senior citizens. He stressed that Ghana’s progress depends on treating all citizens with dignity and creating an inclusive economy.

Speaking a senior Citizen luncheon on July 1,2025, a day that marks Ghana’s republican status, President Mahama elegized the men and women who have served diligently for the progress of the country adding that their experiences have a place in making the country a better place.

“You’ve seen our highest moments and you’ve witnessed our most difficult trials. Your Wisdom is a resource; we cannot take no”
The President further called on the youth and policy makers to tap into the knowledge and skills of the senior citizens to bridge the intergenerational gap.

“I call on our youth and our policy makers, our institutions, to learn from you, to tap into your experience and follow your guidance.” He added.

He said his government will roll out programmes and policies that will place retirees at the center
“This government will focus on building an inclusive economy, a responsive public service and a society that works for the many and not a privilege few” he assured

“This government is also taking concrete steps to restore the dignity to aging and to retirement. We’re strengthening the pension system to ensure that public and private sector workers retire in security rather than in hardship. By implementing our flagship Ghana medical Trust Fund, or as is popularly called Mahama cares, we’re laying the foundation for universal access to affordable health care, especially for older people, for low income and for vulnerable groups, we’re revamping the National Health Insurance Scheme, expanding coverage of geriatric services and prioritizing investment in social protection so that no senior citizen is left behind.” President Mahama intimated.

The event was attended by the Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman and a host of retirees. President John Dramani Mahama used the occasion to honoure the nation’s senior citizens and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to democratic principles and social progress.

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Brussels, Belgium, as a prominent advocate and ambassador for the GAVI Alliance’s crucial vaccine replenishment efforts.

Ahead of the Gavi Vaccine Alliance pledging session in Brussels, President Mahama held several bilateral meetings. Among these were key discussions with a delegation that included the Gavi Board Chair, José Manuel Barroso, and another with American billionaire Mr. Bill Gates.

During their meeting, Mr. Barroso expressed gratitude for President Mahama’s consistent support for Gavi’s vaccine replenishment efforts and highlighted the alliance’s anticipation of his advocacy at the pledging session.

President Mahama and Mr. Gates discussed Ghana’s health sector interventions. Key topics covered included progress on the Free Primary Healthcare programme, the work of the National Vaccine Institute, and the impact of uncapping the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIS).

On his part, President Mahama thanked Mr. Gates and the Gates Foundation for their extensive philanthropic programmes in Ghana and their vital contribution to the Gavi Vaccine Alliance.

President Mahama will participate in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Gates Foundation, and the Vaccine Alliance.

The Summit aims to secure vital support for Gavi’s ambitious 2026-2030 strategy. This strategy seeks to immunise an additional 500 million children, save over 8 million lives, and protect against up to 150 disease outbreaks, delivering over $100 billion in economic benefits.

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected as the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The decision was made at the 67th Ordinary Summit of the regional bloc, which was held on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio will serve a one-year term in the rotating chairmanship.

President Bio, a former Brigadier General, briefly served as military head of state in 1996. He transitioned to civilian leadership, winning the presidential election in 2018 and securing re-election in 2023 amidst significant political contestation.

His ascension to the ECOWAS chairmanship comes at a crucial juncture for the regional body. President Bio inherits a complex geopolitical landscape marked by lingering post-election tensions in his own country, including alleged coup attempts and the continued exile of his predecessor, former President Bai Koroma, in Nigeria.

Currently, four of ECOWAS’ 15 member states are under military rule. The formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, and their subsequent withdrawal from ECOWAS, has further compounded the challenges facing ECOWAS.

President John Dramani Mahama, who participated in the summit in Abuja, has since returned home.

Ghanaian pastor Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah recently recognised boxer Joseph Sackey with a generous reward of fifty thousand Ghana cedis after Sackey’s disappointing performance at the Battle of the Beasts boxing event held at the Bukom Arena on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Despite wearing Kyei-Duah’s miracle sticker on his shorts, which is believed by many in Kyei-Duah’s congregation to offer divine protection and favour, Sackey suffered a fifth-round defeat against his British opponent, Abdul Khan.

During a heartfelt service at the Believers Worship Centre, where Prophet Kyei-Duah leads the Philadelphia Movement, he gifted the boxer a significant sum while expressing his pride in Sackey.

Kyei-Duah called him Adom Ba as he welcomed Sackey into his movement and encouraged him to embrace this new identity.

Joseph Sackey wears Kyei-Duah’s sticker on his shorts

Despite the setback in the ring, the young amateur boxer found himself the target of ridicule after footage of him wearing the pastor’s miracle sticker during the match surfaced online.

Traditionally used by Kyei-Duah’s followers as a symbol of protection and favour, the sticker was expected to bolster his performance, but unfortunately, it did not translate into a victory on this occasion.

Following the match, Joseph Sackey fiercely defended his performance, insisting that the defeat was unjust. He expressed frustration towards the referee, claiming that the official had tripped him during the bout, contributing to his loss.

Although he acknowledged feeling dazed from Khan’s punches, he argued that he could have continued fighting if not for the referee’s interference, which ultimately led to the fight being stopped prematurely.

Furthermore, Sackey shared that he had prepared spiritually for the match by utilising Prophet Kyei-Duah’s Grace Miracle Water, Miracle Oil, and Sobolo, a traditional Ghanaian beverage. He felt confident and ready to win before the referee’s alleged actions derailed his chances.

President John Mahama has directed the Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and the Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr to commence receipt of the one-month salary pledge by political appointees to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.

This follows the payment of salaries of such appointees. At the launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund also known as MahamaCares in April this year, all appointees pledged to donate a month of their salaries to support the Fund.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund seeks to cover the cost of care and medication for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) not currently included under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), thereby complementing it by supporting critical aspects of these conditions. Additionally, the Fund will invest in health infrastructure, medical equipment, specialist training, and research to enhance access to quality healthcare.

Addressing heads of the security who made a presentation of GHS1Million to the Fund at the Presidency on Friday, June 20, 2025, President Mahama indicated that he has directed the collection of such donations.

“I also pledged six months of my salary. Happily, my salary has started coming so I will soon present my own Cheque to cover the pledge I made” he promised

The President has since directed all political appointees to start contributing their one-month salaries to support the operations of the fund.
“I have asked the chief of staff and the presidential advisor of governmental affairs to start the collection of the one-month pledge from all political appointees, ministers, and the appointees at the Presidency”

Meanwhile Cabinet has approved the bill to facilitate the operations of the Fund. The Bill when passed by parliament will offer government the opportunity to appoint trustees to administer the Fund.

According to President Mahama persons who will manage the Fund will be independent of government interference
“Since the launch, we have been working on the bill. I am happy to say only yesterday Cabinet approved the bill for onward transmission to parliament. So once parliament passes it into law, then it opens it up for us to appoint trustees. We are going to appoint independent trustees to administer the funds” he assured