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President Mahama Visits Victims of El-Wak Stadium Stampede During GAF Recruitment

President John Mahama has visited injured individuals at the 37 Military Hospital following a tragic stampede at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra during the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. The bodies of six people who lost their lives in the incident have been deposited at the hospital morgue. The President was accompanied by Acting Minister for Defence Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Deputy Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi, Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, and other government officials. The unfortunate stampede occurred on the morning of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, before the scheduled screening began. Preliminary investigations indicate that the surge of applicants breached security barriers and rushed through the gates around 6:20 a.m., triggering the chaos. The injured are currently receiving emergency medical treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. The Ghana Armed Forces has extended its deepest condolences […]

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Government Owes Road Contractors GH₵40 Billion Roads Minister Kwame Agbodza

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that the government currently owes road contractors arrears amounting to GH₵40 billion. Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Citi FM, Mr. Agbodza detailed the financial challenges the government faces in clearing debts accumulated under the previous Akufo-Addo administration. He commended President John Dramani Mahama and Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for settling GH₵5 billion of the arrears within just a few months of assuming office, describing it as a major relief for contractors. “Without a doubt, we’re close to about GH₵40 billion, which represents work done but unpaid across the road sector. The GH₵5 billion is the biggest single payment made to contractors at a particular time in recent history,” Mr. Agbodza stated. He emphasized that the payments were made without external borrowing, a move he described as […]

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Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Appears Before Parliament for Finance Minister Vetting.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, began his vetting process today, January 13, 2025, before Parliament's Appointments Committee. His nomination follows President John Mahama's recent ministerial appointments, which also include John Abdulai Jinapor for Energy and Dr. Dominic Ayine for Attorney General and Minister for Justice.The vetting process marks the first step in Dr. Forson's anticipated role, where he aims to stabilize Ghana's economy and address key financial issues. His leadership promises initiatives like enhanced coordination with the Bank of Ghana to stabilize the cedi and the establishment of an Independent Value for Money Office to curb wastage.As part of President Mahama's government restructuring, Dr. Forson's potential leadership has been commended for its strategic focus on economic stability and cost efficiency.

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Ato Forson Urges NDC to Uphold Integrity and Accountability in Government.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the incoming majority leader in Ghana’s next parliament, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prioritize integrity, probity, and accountability as it prepares to form the new government. Speaking during parliament’s first sitting post the December 7 elections, Dr. Forson emphasized the importance of people-centered policies that place the needs of Ghanaians above political interests.In his address, he warned against repeating the mistakes of the outgoing Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration. "We cannot be like this NPP government," he said, urging the NDC to act with transparency and avoid serving the elite and their associates. He stressed that the incoming government must focus on delivering policies that benefit ordinary Ghanaians.

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