… Government officials, led by the Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, trooped to Kumasi to commiserate with Sammy Gyamfi. …
First Lady, Lordina Mahama, joined hundreds of mourners in Kumasi on Saturday to observe the final burial and funeral rites of Andrews Kwame Amankwah, the late father-in-law of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi. …
… The case centres on viral TikTok videos in which Aminat allegedly used offensive conduct, directed insults at President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama, and incited public hostility. …
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has honoured First Lady Lordina Mahama as its Ambassador in recognition of the impact she has made over the past decade through her Lordina Foundation. …
The First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has assured traders at the 31st December Makola Market that the proposed demolition and redevelopment project will be undertaken with due consideration for their welfare and livelihoods. …
President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to mothers across the country while expressing special appreciation to his wife, Lordina Mahama, in a heartfelt Mother’s Day message. …
President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to mothers across the country while expressing special appreciation to his wife, Lordina Mahama, in a heartfelt Mother’s Day message. …
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.
Rita Konadu, known as "Mama One," was granted GH¢50,000 bail after being arrested by Ghana Police over videos allegedly containing offensive remarks against President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. Police allege the videos included descriptions of the President as an "infidel" and insulting comments about the First Lady, among other statements under investigation.
The Ghana Police Service has re-arrested 26-year-old TikToker Mahama Aminat, known as "Bawumia Ba," over allegations of offensive conduct. She has been put before Accra Circuit Court while investigations continue into content attributed to her.
The Ghana Police Service is preparing to arraign jailed TikToker Camila Alhassan before the High Court on a charge of false communication under the Electronic Communication Act, 2008. The 43-year-old was previously convicted and sentenced for offensive conduct after publishing insulting and derogatory remarks against President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady on social media.
The Ghana Police Service announced plans to prosecute Camila Alhassan in the High Court on a separate charge of false communication under the Electronic Communications Act, following her one-year conviction by the Accra Circuit Court for offensive conduct arising from a TikTok video targeting President Mahama and the First Lady.
The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately halt all prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, including the second prosecution of jailed TikToker Camilla Alhassan, arguing that the continued application of these provisions undermines Ghana's democratic credentials and constitutional commitment to freedom of expression.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has demanded the government halt prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, including a second prosecution of jailed TikToker Camilla Alhassan, and repeal these provisions as undermining democratic credentials and freedom of expression.
An Accra Circuit Court sentenced 43-year-old TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year's imprisonment with hard labour for offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace. She pleaded guilty to charges related to a TikTok video in which she made offensive and derogatory statements against President John Mahama.
Executive members of the NDC in Awutu Senya East Constituency have called on the First Lady and party leadership to suspend constituency chairman Stephen Ofosu Agyare over alleged comments about a sexual relationship with the area's MP, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor. The women said his remarks were inappropriate for someone in his position and have damaged the reputation of women.
President John Dramani Mahama posted a light-hearted Father's Day comparison on Facebook showing fewer bouquets he received compared to the large number First Lady Lordina Mahama received on Mother's Day, with the caption "Fathers! Hmmm!!!" to humorously highlight that fathers often receive less recognition than mothers.
The Lordina Foundation held its seventh quarterly health screening for the Retired Ministers and Spouses Association of the Assemblies of God Church, providing free general health consultation, counselling, prescriptions and medications to more than 160 retirees in Greater Accra East and West regions. Beneficiaries received treatment for conditions including abnormal blood pressure, Hepatitis B, and prostate conditions, along with bags of rice and a cash gift.
Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.
First Lady Lordina Mahama joined mourners in Kumasi at the funeral of Andrews Kwame Amankwah, father-in-law of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi. Amankwah died following a robbery attack at Ohwim Tigo Junction in the Ashanti Region; the incident led to arrests now before the courts.
Inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's feminist manifesto, a column addresses Maame Tiwaa on her 14th birthday with fourteen truths for girls, starting with knowledge of gender inequality and the historical women who fought for their rights.
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and defense counsel Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has condemned the GH¢1 million bail conditions imposed on NPP social media activist Mahama Aminat, a 26-year-old trader known as "Bawumia Ba," arguing that the financial obligations and surety requirements are excessive for the misdemeanor charges she faces. Aminat was arrested in May 2026 and charged with offensive conduct and insulting President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama in viral TikTok videos; her defense team signaled it will seek a review of the bail terms.
Merck Foundation has honoured First Lady Lordina Mahama as its Ambassador in recognition of the impact her Lordina Foundation has made over the past decade through education, health support, and financial empowerment programmes for vulnerable communities in Ghana.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection has assured traders affected by the proposed redevelopment of Shop A and Shop B at Makola Market that government remains committed to a consultative approach that protects livelihoods. The engagement took place on May 16, 2026, following concerns raised by market leaders over the redevelopment's potential impact on their businesses.
The First Lady Lordina Mahama has assured traders at the 31st December Makola Market that the proposed demolition and redevelopment project will be undertaken with due consideration for their welfare and livelihoods, following traders' concerns about alternative trading spaces and loss of income.
President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to mothers across the country while expressing special appreciation to his wife, Lordina Mahama, describing her as the foundation and strength of their home in a Mother's Day message posted on May 9.
President John Dramani Mahama paid tribute to mothers nationwide on Mother's Day, describing the occasion as an opportunity to celebrate their sacrifices, love and dedication. He also expressed appreciation to his wife, Lordina Mahama, thanking her for being the heart and strength of their family.
President Mahama attended a worship service at Nsawam Medium Security Prison on April 25, 2026, and announced plans to fast-track parole processes with at least 1,000 inmates expected to be released in July through amnesty, alongside pledges to improve recreational infrastructure and address healthcare challenges in the prison system.