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President John Mahama

Also known as: John Dramani Mahama · President John Dramani Mahama · His Excellency, President John Mahama · former President John Dramani Mahama · His Excellency John Dramani Mahama · H.E. President John Dramani Mahama · Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama · Pres Mahama · Prez Mahama · His Excellency President Mahama · his excellency John Mahama · H.E. John Dramani Mahama · the current government of President John Dramani Mahama · His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama · President Mr Mahama · His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama · Mr. Mahama · H.E John Dramani Mahama · then-candidate John Mahama · then opposition leader John Dramani Mahama · His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama · the Mahama government · then-President John Dramani Mahama

President of Ghana pursuing rule of law, trade-focused EU partnerships, and constitutional reform since 2024.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    He commended President John Dramani Mahama for initiatives aimed at advancing media freedom in Ghana and praised the Ghana Journalists Association for its steadfast commitment to professional excellence.

    ‘Free Speech Must Be Protected’
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    He reaffirmed his commitment to the government and the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.

    KATH CEO appeals to striking staff to resume duty
  4. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has overseen the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Ghana and Belarus aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, agriculture and economic development.

    Photos: Mahama signs three MoUs during state visit to Belarus
  5. Daily Guide

    He further pledged to continue supporting the health sector in the constituency and mobilising resources to ensure that residents benefit fully from President John Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare policy.

    Akrofuom District Health Directorate Gets MP’s Support
  6. Daily Guide

    Ransford Obeng PRESIDENT JOHN Mahama has highly exalted faith-based organisations in the country, notably churches, for their significant contributions to national development.

    Mahama Salutes Churches
  7. Joy Online

    According to another statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for the John Dramani Mahama presidency, Ms Tamakloe-Attionu touched down on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

    Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu extradited from US to Ghana after MASLOC corruption conviction
  8. Joy Online

    The Minister noted that the achievement aligns with the vision of President John Dramani Mahama to deepen local participation in the petroleum sector and accelerate industrialisation through strategic investments in energy infrastructure.

    Jubilee crude delivery to Sentuo Refinery marks major milestone – Energy Minister
  9. Joy Online

    The GIP, however, was abandoned and was eventually launched in October 2025 by President Mahama, who directed the Commission to update it for future implementation.

    The painful truth about the latest floods
  10. Daily Guide

    In her latest negative headline-making utterance clothed rhetorically, she asked why Accra’s disasters occur only when President John Mahama is in power.

    The Hornets’ Nest Disturbed
  11. Daily Guide

    President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has directed ministers, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of state institutions and other political appointees to stop participating in, endorsing, sponsoring or accepting awards from private organisations without prior ap

    Mahama Bars Ministers, CEOs From Private Awards

Today

  1. Dr Kennedy says Ghana's governance failure shows in unresolved flooding

    Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.

    3 hours ago · The Chronicle

  2. Mahama approval rating reaches 71%, highest since 2020

    President John Dramani Mahama's job approval rating has risen to 71% in June 2026, according to Global InfoAnalytics' tracking poll released on Sunday, June 15, with only 23% disapproving. The figure represents the highest approval recorded for any sitting president in the firm's regular tracking series since 2020.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Mahama cuts 124 appointees, but compensation bill more than doubles

    President Mahama's Presidency had 124 fewer political appointees in 2025 than the Akufo-Addo administration in 2023, but the Office of the President's compensation bill is projected to rise from ¢100 million in 2025 to ¢248 million in 2026. The Presidency submitted its 2025 staffing report showing 233 total political appointees comprising 4 Ministers of State, 39 Senior Presidential Staffers, and 190 junior political appointees.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Wenchi 24-Hour Market construction reaches twenty percent completion

    Construction on the 24-Hour Market project in Wenchi Municipality's Bono Region is progressing, with about 20 percent of works completed within two months, according to the site engineer. The project will include lockable stores, police and fire service posts, a clinic, warehouses, livestock market, trading spaces, and bus terminal, among other facilities.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. ECOWAS mourns former Commission President James Victor Gbeho

    The ECOWAS Commission has expressed condolences on the death of former Commission President Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, describing his passing as a major loss to Ghana, West Africa, and the international diplomatic community. Gbeho served as ECOWAS Commission President from February 2010 to March 2012 and held several high-profile positions including Ghana's Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo resigns from Council of State

    Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has resigned from Ghana's Council of State, having submitted her resignation last year and ceased attending meetings since then. Her resignation follows a period in which she became central to a judicial crisis involving then Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, abstaining on a Council vote and later testifying in Torkornoo's defence.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Sugarcane farmers suspend protest, demand factory action by July

    The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana has suspended a planned demonstration against the Trade Minister after appeals from regional political and traditional leaders, setting a July deadline for government action on the idle Komenda Sugar Factory, commissioned in 2016 but still inoperative.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. First batch of 423 Ghanaian pilgrims returns from 2026 Hajj

    The first group of 423 Ghanaian pilgrims who travelled to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj have returned to Tamale, predominantly from Bawku and surrounding communities. The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has coordinated transportation and security arrangements to ensure safe passage of the returning pilgrims to their destinations.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile panel discusses Wontumi plea deal and governance issues

    JoyNews's Newsfile programme examined several current issues including Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, an impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and assessments of President Mahama's administration, with discussion of their legal, political and governance implications.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Mahama approval ratings decline reflects public frustration over economy

    CenCES CEO James Kwabena Bomfeh says declining approval ratings for President Mahama reflect growing public frustration over economic conditions and unmet expectations. He attributes the dip to a disconnect between macroeconomic improvements and household realities, including rising utility costs and stagnant wages.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Mahama rules out pardon for corruption-convicted officials

    The Akwatia MP has stated that President John Mahama has not considered granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, with accountability remaining central to his stance on public office. This follows the extradition and conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of over US$6 million in public funds.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Prime Insight to discuss Wontumi plea deal, Sedina extradition, Mahama ratings

    Joy Prime's Saturday current affairs programme will feature panel discussions on Chairman Wontumi's plea bargain negotiations and his lawyer's withdrawal from court, the extradition and imprisonment of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, and President Mahama's latest approval ratings from the Institute of Economic Affairs.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to examine Wontumi plea deal and Mahama rating drop

    Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana seeks Canadian visa review for midfielder Thomas Partey

    Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana's Attorney-General praises US visa facilitation for students

    Ghana's Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine commended the U.S. Embassy in Accra for issuing more than 12,000 visas to Ghanaian students, describing educational exchange as central to the Ghana-U.S. relationship.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. US-Ghana trade reaches $4 billion in 2025

    Trade between Ghana and the United States reached an estimated $4 billion in goods and services in 2025, with officials from both countries expressing optimism about expanding investment and commercial ties. More than 100 American companies operate in Ghana, creating jobs and investing in sectors including mining, technology, agriculture, and hospitality.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  6. DRIP coordinator resigns to pursue NDC national executive role

    Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has resigned to pursue a national executive position within the NDC. His resignation comes days after he indicated willingness to contest for NDC National Chairmanship if the current chairman does not seek re-election.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Ghana releases GH¢76M to fund Black Stars World Cup campaign

    The John Mahama government has authorised the release of GH₵76,466,919.20 to support the Black Stars' World Cup campaign. Of this, GH¢58.9 million covers preparations and tournament expenses, while GH¢17.5 million settles outstanding bonuses owed to players and the technical team following qualification.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Former MASLOC chief extradited to Ghana to serve sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  9. Ghana leads UN resolution on reparatory justice for enslaved Africans

    President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  10. Ghana leads UN resolution on transatlantic slavery reparatory justice

    President Mahama championed a UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 describing the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparatory justice measures; 123 states supported the resolution, three opposed it, and 52 abstained.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  11. Citizens' Platform calls for government constitutional reform roadmap

    The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  12. Eastern Regional Hospital aims for teaching hospital status

    The Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua is seeking to attain teaching hospital status, with its Medical Director saying the facility has the personnel and range of services needed. Management noted that achieving this goal requires improved infrastructure and modern equipment, particularly completion of the long-delayed New Eastern Regional Hospital project.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  13. Mahama's pledge to solve Accra flooding unfulfilled after 17 months

    Heavy rains submerged parts of Ghana's capital again this month despite President Mahama's 2024 campaign promise of an "engineering solution" to Accra's perennial flooding problem, which he said would include sustainable drainage systems, waterway clearing, and proper waste management.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  14. Ghana's 2026 World Cup qualification to boost economy

    Ghana's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will deliver economic benefits across tourism, travel agencies, airlines, sports bars, and merchandise sales, with increased demand expected as Ghanaian fans follow the Black Stars during group stage matches in North America.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  15. Ghana celebrates U.S. independence bicentennial with diplomatic ceremony

    Ghana's U.S. Embassy marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a gathering of government officials, clergy, business leaders, and diplomatic staff. The Chargé d'Affaires highlighted the deepening partnership between Ghana and the United States across health, education, science, economy, and technology.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  16. Mahama will not shield Sedina Tamakloe from justice – Vanderpuye

    The National Coordinator of DRIP said President Mahama is committed to the rule of law and would not use his office to secure a pardon or interfere in judicial processes for the former MASLOC CEO, who was extradited to serve a 10-year prison sentence for causing financial loss to the state and theft.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  17. Mahama seeks trade-focused Ghana-EU partnership replacing aid model

    President Mahama has called for Ghana-EU relations to shift from traditional aid and development assistance toward trade, investment, innovation and industrialisation, with both sides working toward more strategic and equitable relations that promote shared prosperity. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra, he cited changing global conditions—including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate change and technological disruption—as making strong international partnerships more important.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  18. PBC workers demand salary payment fulfillment from President Mahama

    Workers of PBC Limited have called on President Mahama to fulfil his campaign promise to revamp the cocoa-buying company, citing worsening conditions including unpaid salaries for twenty-seven months for permanent workers and over thirty-six months for casual workers, who earn a maximum of GH₵350 per month.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana yet to receive 2026 World Cup official ticket allocations

    Ghana's UN Mission has announced that official ticket allocations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have not yet been received, despite President Mahama's recent promise of tickets for the diaspora. The Mission is working with authorities in Accra and will announce further details when allocations become available.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

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