President Mahama has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana voluntarily to face legal processes and investigations involving him. Mahama explained that extradition procedures require Ghana to have a treaty with the country where the individual is located, and that the Attorney General's Department has filed an extradition application with American authorities.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and face legal investigations, explaining that extradition requires international procedures and that the Attorney General's Department has filed an extradition application being considered by an American judge.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama stated that Ghanaians gave him a mandate for one term and that his administration is focused on delivering on campaign promises rather than speculating about another term. He acknowledged an ongoing Supreme Court case seeking interpretation of constitutional tenure provisions but maintained the constitutional provision is already clear.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama stated during his Resetting Ghana Tour in the Volta Region that his mandate is for one term and his focus is on delivering campaign promises rather than speculating about another term. He acknowledged that some individuals have taken the constitutional question to the Supreme Court but maintains the constitutional provision is clear, saying Ghanaians gave him one additional term.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the Accra Circuit Court's one-year prison sentence against Madam Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over online comments about President John Dramani Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and constitutional democracy. The NPP contends that freedom of speech is protected under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution and calls the criminal prosecution inappropriate, saying a civil defamation suit would have been the proper remedy.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on Camilla Alhassan for offensive online comments about President Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and that a civil defamation suit would have been appropriate. The party criticized the state's use of law enforcement to punish free expression and called the treatment of Alhassan during proceedings dehumanizing.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief of Agric Nzema has criticised the NPP's General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, for his handling of a parliamentary primary dispute in Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, accusing him of focusing on administrative decisions rather than checking on party members' welfare after chaos disrupted the election. The chief warned against any attempt to annul the constituency election outcome, saying party members would resist such a decision.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief of Agric Nzema has accused the NPP General Secretary of mishandling the aftermath of a chaotic parliamentary primary in Afigya Sekyere East, prioritising administrative decisions over the welfare of party members. He warned against any attempt to annul the election outcome, stating that party members would resist such a decision.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to reduce sugar intake and avoid eating heavy meals late at night, warning that such habits increase the risk of diabetes and other health problems. He linked excessive sugar consumption to cancer, noting that cancer cells thrive on sugar, and advised eating foods like banku, akple and fufu during the day rather than at night.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Dramani Mahama has advised Ghanaians to reduce sugar intake and avoid heavy meals late at night, citing links to diabetes, cancer, and other health problems. He suggested consuming sugar in moderation and eating meals like banku, akple, and fufu during the day rather than after 7 p.m.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Gbande, the NDC's Deputy General Secretary, said that former party Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer an NDC member because he lacks current membership. Gbande alleged that Anyidoho is now a consultant to NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, though he did not provide evidence for the claim.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, said former Deputy General Secretary Koku Anyidoho is no longer an NDC member because he lacks current membership, and alleged that Anyidoho now works as a consultant to NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia — though he provided no evidence for the claim.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says his focus is supporting President Mahama's success rather than engaging in discussions about the NDC's next flagbearer. He declined to support any potential candidate for National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →