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Full Speech SONA25:It is not my style to lament and shift blame – John Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama today, Thursday, February 27, 2025, delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since assuming office for a second term.
The President has promised a “Resetting Ghana” agenda, aimed at reviving the economy, creating jobs, and restoring stability.
Addressing Ghanaians, he painted a picture of the economy, he left behind in 2016, what he has inherited and bold solutions to address the challenges.
He said “Yes, we are a nation troubled on many fronts, but we have many blessings, among which is a now firmly established democracy that, for all its imperfections, has enabled four (4) peaceful transfers of power in our land.”
“Nestled in a sub-region often plagued by strife and political instability, there is good reason to take sober satisfaction that these successive peaceful power transfers have become routine,” he noted.
According to President Mahama “The election result gave us an important opportunity to change course and move off the slippery slopes our country had been descending on that had caused so much economic pain, suffering, and grief.”
“In their collective wisdom and with resounding clarity, the Ghanaian people chose to chart a new path to reset the country’s economy. Through their votes, they made it clear that they would henceforth demand the highest standards of governance from those they put in positions of leadership,” he said.
Touching on addressing the challenges, President Mahama said, “Mr. Speaker, it is not my style to lament and shift blame when confronted with challenges, as others often do. My approach is to accept challenges and work hard to resolve them. Indeed, that is precisely what the people of Ghana elected me to do. “
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Abronye granted bail by Accra Circuit Court
An Accra Circuit Court has today granted bail to Abronye after his lawyer filed a fresh application.
The court admitted him to bail of GH¢50,000 without justification.
Speaking to journalists outside the court, Managing Counsel at Nkrumah & Associates, Lawyer Martey Addo reiterated that last week’s decision to deny bail was not proper in law.
“The same law, however, gave us an opportunity to repeat the application and correct such errors. We have argued and we are glad that our prayer has been heard,” he revealed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Fashion Nexus Ghana launches initiative to boost Fashion Industry
Fashion Nexus Ghana has launched a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s fashion industry through an annual summit and year-round training programs.
The project, known as the Business of Ghanaian Fashion (BoGF) Summit & Year-Round Capacity Building Initiative, was unveiled at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra.
The BoGF Initiative also seeks to unlock new opportunities for job creation, attract investment into the creative economy, and position Ghanaian brands to compete internationally, while promoting sustainable development through fashion.
The event brought together policymakers, designers, investors, and development partners, including representatives from UNESCO, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ghana Revenue Authority.
The BoGF Initiative, themed “Building a Sustainable Future for Ghana’s Fashion Industry,” seeks to strengthen local talent, promote sustainable practices, expand access to global markets, and position Ghana as a rising hub for fashion innovation.
The flagship BoGF Summit will serve as the launchpad for a year-long Capacity Building Programme focused on fashion business, policy, education, investment readiness, and global market integration.
Speaking at the launch, Ms Melody Boateng, a representative from UNESCO, gave a Speech on behalf of Mr Edmond Moukala, UNESCO’s Representative to Ghana.
She said UNESCO was pleased to support an initiative that strengthened Ghana’s cultural and creative industries.
She explained that the BoGF Initiative was an essential platform that harnessed creativity as a driver of sustainable development.
Founder of Fashion Nexus Ghana and Project Lead of the BoGF Initiative, Hillary S. Andoh, stated that the summit and training program were not just events, but part of a broader national movement to professionalise, develop, and scale Ghana’s fashion industry.
She noted that by bringing together creative leaders, manufacturers, textile producers, educators, policymakers, investors, and development partners, the initiative was turning dialogue into action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
