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At this stage, Ghana needs experienced hands not experiment – John Mahama
Former President John Mahama has officially declared his bid to lead the National Democratic Congress to Election 2024.
The campaign launch which took place at the Cedi Auditorium of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) on Thursday, was joined by many NDC stalwarts.
Speaking at the event, John Mahama officially declared his intention to join the race, adding it has been months of prayer and wider consultations, saying at this stage, Ghana demands experienced hands not experiment.
The former President said with the kind of hardship experienced, at this time the country does not need a try-me-too leader as Ghana’s next President.
He said the hopes of giving Ghana to the NPP for a prosperous future have been dashed and the country is now bankrupt and downgraded, leaving the economy in a worse shape.
The former President said, having sat back and “I’m set and very ready to build Ghana we want together with you.”
John Mahama acknowledged Ghana has always had some citizens travel abroad for greener pastures, however, he the exodus as a result of the current economic conditions is profound.
According to him, the present state and its effect on people trouble him a lot, adding that at every wrong turn by the government, he has proffered solutions and alternatives due to his experience, but have all been ignored.
John Mahama noted that there is a growing gap between the people of Ghana and the political class, a situation which calls for a change of leadership.
” Of course, I know how to deliver the badly needed change, because over the last four years, I have continued to study our problems, continued to listen to every one of you, a variety of scholars and experts, and I am ready and able to be the kind of leaders Ghanaians want,” he said.
He said it is no longer pleasant considering the situation in which Ghanaians find themselves to sit on the fence and profer solutions which are mostly ignored.
The former President said it is why he has humbly presented himself to serve the people of Ghana.
The Coalition of Regional Chairmen of the NDC and some MPs also endorsed the candidature of John Mahama and pledged their unflinching support.
Right from Ho, the former President and his campaign team headed to the Hohoe constituency also in the Volta region to continue his campaign.
The constituency was snatched from the NDC by NPP’s John Peter Amewu in the 2020 elections, against this backdrop, they have been putting every measure in place to reclaim the seat.
The party has set Saturday, May 13, for presidential and parliamentary primaries to elect a flagbearer and parliamentary candidates for the 2024 elections.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
