Podcasts about akufo addo

"We've withdrawn all mining licenses Akufo-Addo approved in his final days in office and are cracking down to end illegal mining for good," - Mahmud Kabore, Spokesperson for the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. (Listen to the full interview).

"Your friendliness with Akufo-Addo is frustrating, Mahama. Ghanaians need action; arrest him and his allies before it's too late. They must be held accountable for their failed leadership." - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah

Assessing Mahama's 120 days in office and the promises he made. Join the team as they evaluate his performance, and listen as Ghanaians call in to rate his performance out of 10, sharing their thoughts on his achievements and failures.

Resetting the NPP isn't about a 'Thank you tour and long talks.' The party should reach out, acknowledge its mistakes, and apologize to those of us they have offended. They should also get Akufo-Addo to apologize to our ex-chairman, Paul Afoko. Only then can we unite as a party again. - Edward Ennin, Former MP for Obuasi East.

Dr. Bawumia reportedly opposed the E-Levy from the start but was silenced in cabinet meetings. Many believe President Akufo-Addo should have listened, especially after the election results proved the policy unpopular - Nana Jantuah Reveals

Parliament passes income tax (amendment) bill to abolish controversial betting tax, lottery tax and gaming tax in historic reversal of Akufo-Addo Policies

Adwoa Safo Exposes Serious Corruption in School Feeding Program Under Akufo-Addo's Government!

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has revealed that President Akufo-Addo told him to step down for Afenyor Markin to be a Majority Leader because NPP is not visible in the Central Region

Kofi Bentil slams the Akufo-Addo government for the last minute employments and backs the dismissals.

NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration

Enough is enough! We're FED UP with your nagging! We didn't vote for you to just keep pointing out Akufo-Addo's failures with the economy. We already KNOW the problems! Stop TALKING about what's wrong and start FIXING it! - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah tells Mahama.

The Joint Transition Team, comprising representatives from the outgoing administration of President Akufo-Addo and the incoming government of President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has been officially inaugurated.

Le Ghana a connu hier, dimanche 8 décembre, une nouvelle alternance pacifique, la quatrième depuis l'an 2000. Et pour s'assurer que tout se passerait pacifiquement, le candidat du pouvoir a reconnu sa défaite et a appelé le vainqueur pour le féliciter. Pourquoi cette victoire de l'opposant John Dramani Mahama ? Et pourquoi une telle stabilité politique depuis 25 ans, sans troisième mandat et sans coup d'État ? Pierre Jacquemot a été ambassadeur de France à Accra. Il a publié La démocratie à l'épreuve aux éditions de l'Aube. Aujourd'hui, il est expert à la fondation Jean-Jaurès et répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Est-ce que vous êtes surpris par cette victoire de l'opposant John Dramani Mahama? Pierre Jacquemot : Non, pas vraiment. D'abord parce que c'est une personnalité bien connue, déjà expérimentée et qui a un programme qui tient la route. Et puis surtout, c'est la démonstration pour moi de la vitalité de la démocratie ghanéenne, avec notamment le respect de l'alternance, puisque Mahama, qui vient d'être élu, remplace le président Akufo-Addo qui était de l'autre parti. Donc, on est dans un cas de figure où le Ghana, comme c'est le cas du Sénégal aussi d'ailleurs, démontre que la démocratie élective, électorale, peut être parfaitement respectée dans un pays africain.Et pourquoi les Ghanéens ont-ils préféré voter pour l'opposition ? Parce qu'on est dans une situation où le pays connaît une fatigue du modèle économique qui a été mis en place depuis un certain nombre d'années et qui se traduit aujourd'hui par une très forte inflation, ce qui est assez nouveau dans ce pays. On a même une inflation qui a atteint à la fin de l'année 2022 plus de 50 %, ce qui est évidemment considérable. Le cédi, qui est la monnaie locale, a chuté très très gravement, augmentant le coût des importations. Et puis enfin, on peut se demander si ce pays ne traverse pas ce que d'autres pays ont connu par le passé, une phase de malédiction du pétrole, de l'or, du cacao, de ses ressources d'exportation, avec toute une série de dérèglements, dont l'inflation, la chute de la monnaie, mais également des affaires de corruption qui ont marqué la fin de la période de Nana Akufo-Addo.Mais Nana Akufo-Addo n'avait-il pas réussi à ramener l'inflation de 50% à 23% par an ? Oui, mais ça reste très élevé, notamment comparé aux pays voisins. On pourrait d'ailleurs noter à cet égard que la zone franc, le franc CFA, qui est tellement décriée dans la région, lorsqu'on traverse une période difficile comme celle de la pandémie ou celle de la crise sur les approvisionnements en céréales du fait de la guerre en Ukraine, ces pays, je pense au Togo, au Bénin ou à la Côte d'Ivoire, les pays voisins ont mieux tenu le choc. Et le Ghana, qui se faisait fort, au début du mandat de Nana Akufo-Addo, de ne pas avoir recours au FMI, a été obligé de passer sous ses fourches caudines pour défaut de paiement depuis deux ans.Le Ghana était la deuxième puissance économique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest jusqu'à ce que la Côte d'Ivoire passe devant ces dernières années. Est-ce aussi un déclassement qui a compté dans le vote des Ghanéens ? Non, je ne pense pas. Je pense que ce qui a compté, c'est la question du pouvoir d'achat au quotidien, donc la baisse du pouvoir d'achat liée à l'inflation, mais également la question de l'emploi. Près d'un tiers des jeunes sont sans emploi, en tout cas sans emploi formel. Également, il y a une question de sécurité alimentaire, ce qui est relativement nouveau dans ce pays, avec un recours massif à des importations de plus en plus coûteuses.Vous qui avez été ambassadeur à Accra, comment expliquez-vous que ce pays, depuis 25 ans, soit beaucoup plus stable politiquement que ses trois voisins francophones : la Côte d'Ivoire, le Burkina Faso et le Togo ? Ce pays a une histoire singulière. Tout ce dispositif, les Ghanéens le doivent à Jerry Rawlings. C'est assez paradoxal puisque Rawlings est arrivé à la suite d'un coup d'État. Il a mis 20 ans à installer des institutions qui aujourd'hui font leurs preuves et garantissent le bon fonctionnement de la démocratie. Et puis il y a une autre réalité qui peut paraître paradoxale, c'est le poids relatif des chefferies coutumières. La colonisation britannique au Ghana était très différente de celle que la France a imposée en Côte d'Ivoire, par exemple, et les chefferies traditionnelles occupent encore un rôle important, en particulier l'Asantehene, qui est le roi des Ashanti, qui est installé à Kumasi, une personnalité exceptionnelle que j'ai eu le bonheur de connaitre, et qui joue un rôle régulateur, notamment dans la gestion des conflits intercommunautaires, par le truchement de l'écoute, de la recherche de compromis, de la responsabilisation, qui sont des données tout à fait exceptionnelles qu'on retrouve dans un pays comme le Ghana. Donc les institutions qui aujourd'hui font leurs preuves, j'en vois une très intéressante dans le programme de Mahama, c'est la place qu'il veut réserver aux femmes dans les nominations, puisque au moins un tiers de ces nominations doit être réservé à des femmes.Et l'ancienne ministre de l'Éducation, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, va devenir la vice-présidente du Ghana, ce sera la première femme du pays à accéder à ce poste ?Oui, c'est tout à fait révélateur, si vous voulez, de cette évolution. Et puis ce pays abrite aussi le secrétariat général de la zone de libre-échange continentale qui est un grand projet africain. Et le président Mahama, de son côté, veut poursuivre le travail engagé par son prédécesseur pour intensifier ce rôle du Ghana à l'échelle régionale, sinon à l'échelle continentale.À lire aussiGhana: John Mahama remporte la présidentielle, le candidat du parti au pouvoir reconnaît sa défaite

President Akufo-Addo strongly condemns acts of religious hate, particularly those targeting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at a gathering in Kyebi, emphasizing unity and tolerance ahead of Saturday's polls.

"Akufo-Addo's subpar leadership has surprisingly made the NDC more appealing to the people of the Ashanti Region, and the NDC owes him a debt of gratitude for that."_Enoch Amoako Nsia, former National Security Coordinator for the Ashanti Region

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Tema Motorway Interchange, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the area. He noted that the project, funded by a grant from the Japanese government, will stimulate economic activities not only in Ghana but also across the ECOWAS region

"Akufo-Addo's arrogance is justified; he has achieved so much for Ghana and has no time to respond to critics"- Countryman Songo speaks on the factors influencing his vote in this election.

President Akufo-Addo has emphasized that the upcoming December 7 election is a critical moment for the nation and calls on citizens to express their presidential preferences openly.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in five new ambassadors at a ceremony at the Jubilee House, Accra. The event underscored the critical role of diplomacy in advancing Ghana's national interests and enhancing its global reputation.

Former President John Dramani Mahama has accused the Akufo-Addo-led regime of grounding all sectors of the economy including the senior national team, the Black Stars. According to Mahama, the ruling government has extended its incompetence to the only sector that brings Ghanaians joy and unity

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, to help ease traffic in that vicinity. President Akufo-Addo said the state-of-the-art interchange represents a major step forward in addressing Ghana's transportation challenges and fostering economic growth.

President Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in resolving Ghana's intermittent power supply challenges, commonly referred to as "dumsor."

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has criticized both President Akufo-Addo and the judiciary, accusing them of undermining the Constitution by stalling the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ Bill. The Bill which was passed by Parliament and now awaits presidential assent. According to Mr. Bagbin, the judiciary's acceptance and processing of case related to the bill, coupled with the president's alleged refusal to accept it, sets a concerning precedent in Ghana's democratic journey. At a press conference on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Speaker Bagbin expressed disappointment over the increasing tendency of stakeholders, including members of Parliament, to turn to the Supreme Court to resolve legislative issues. Mr. Bagbin specifically took issue with the judiciary's role in processing suits on the LGBTQ Bill, which he claimed the President also refused to receive.

President Akufo-Addo touts his achievements to the Bono Region, cites 169 factories completed in his term with others ongoing

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has responded to President Akufo-Addo's call for him to debate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, along with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, has called on President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of emergency to combat the rampant destruction caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has taken action in response to a press release issued by Organised Labour on 7th October 2024, calling for an immediate halt to illegal mining ("galamsey") in and around water bodies and forest reserves.

In the wake of growing calls for the release of the 53 detained anti-Galamsey protesters, President Akufo-Addo has spoken against suggestions that the government is stifling voices of dissent.

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Presidential Candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama says, the Akufo-Addo led regime borrowed 11 billion dollars between 2019 and 2021, with no work to show

President Akufo-Addo has urged 21 newly appointed justices of the High Court of Judicature to prioritize delivering justice swiftly and impartially.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo says military coups in West Africa are a threat to democratic progress the region has worked hard to achieve. But he says Ghana remains resolute in its commitment to democracy. Ghanaians will vote in parliamentary and presidential elections in December 2024. Speaking Wednesday to the 79th UN General Assembly, President Akufo-Addo said his administration will make sure the elections are free, fair, and transparent

Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says the government is killing businesses and creating extreme unemployment through needless taxes. John Mahama says the Akufo-Addo government has introduced 40 new taxes affecting businesses and Ghanaians

Former President John Dramani Mahama says, that each Ghanaian now owes 20,000 cedis due to the excessive borrowing by the ruling NPP government. John Mahama says the Akufo-Addo-led regime has increased the public debt stock from 120 billion to 760 billion cedis, with little work to show. He says this makes the future of the country break and suffocate.

Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has requested the approval of GH₵500 million from the Contingency Fund.This is part of the emergency response measures to address the imminent food insecurity expected due to the dry spell experienced across eight regions of Ghana comes days after President Akufo-Addo directed the Finance Ministry to raise GH₵8 billion relief package to assist farmers grappling with the devastating effects of the ongoing dry spell.

The Flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama says, that some major scandals committed in the Akufo-Addo-led regime will be dealt with when elected President.

"Odike unleashes: critiques NPP's 2024 manifesto, slams Akufo-Addo & Bawumia" [Listen]

A Governance expert, Dr. Arthur Duncan has called out on the Flagbearer of NPP for not asking Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to reduce his number of ministerial appointments when he knew 50 could have done the same work.

Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has challenged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to prove his commitment to protecting Ghanaian culture by compelling President Akufo-Addo to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values (Anti-LGBTQ+) Bill.

Chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee of Parliament as the Minority attempted to halt the vetting of two individuals nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding their eligibility for the Supreme Court on August 13. However, even before the vetting process began, concerns were raised about the constitutionality of the appointments

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the “Agyapadie” document as a fabricated document by his opponents to undermine his political career.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is urging President Akufo-Addo to take necessary steps to resolve any legal issues he has with the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and sign it into law.

"Deputy IGP—a role I've never heard of before. It's interesting how Akufo Addo acts as if he plans to stay in power forever. I don't understand why he's still keeping Dampare if he finds his work useless." Abass Nurudeen, NDC Communication Officer, Ashanti Region, on Christian Tetteh Yohuno's appointment as Deputy IGP. [Listen]

NDC raises an alarm over what it sees as a deliberate attempt by President Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to pack the Supreme Court with judges sympathetic to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)

I have gone into my 2016 archives for NewsFile to confirm the occurrence of a scandal each day or each week is not exactly strange. In the archives, I saw how New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs and communicators brought many things to my attention in that election year. They shared documents and allegations of wrongdoing, especially corruption in the Mahama Government.

Political Science Lecturer at the Pentecost University, Dr. Christopher Ampadu has said that President Akufo Addo only made a political talk and meant no harm when he said that former president Mahama cannot be his successor.

President Akufo-Addo said he's the boss of road construction in Ghana. He insisted no roads could be built without his say at a rally before the EJisu by-election. Eric Adjei, NDC Deputy Communication Officer for the Bono Region, addresses this statement.

The deputy General Secretary of Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party will file articles of impeachment if President Nana Akufo-Addo does not indicate where he stands on the Anti-LGBTQ+bill. Passed by parliament in February, The legislation criminalizes same-sex relations and is awaiting President Akufo-Addo's approval or disapproval. Ghanaian government officials or ruling party members did not respond to our request for comment. The Ghana Graphic Online reports that on Easter Sunday, the Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, urged President Akufo-Addo to accept and assent to the bill. NDC deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande, tells VOA's James Butty, most Ghanaians support the bill.

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has removed his finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, replacing him with Mohammed Amin-Adam. The outgoing minister has been spearheading Ghana's negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for loans to support the country's economic reforms. His replacement is part of a major cabinet reshuffle announced Wednesday by President Akufo-Addo. No government official was available to speak on the cabinet changes. According to Ghana Graphic Online, President Akufo-Addo expressed sincere appreciation to the outgoing ministers and deputy ministers for their dedication and hard work in office. Mustapha Gbande, the deputy general secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress party, tells VOA's James Butty, the reshuffle is an attempt by the president to compensate unemployed members of his party and not for improving the economy.