The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, and his wife Lordina Mahama on Monday commiserated with the Rawlings family following the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.Mr Kofi Adams (right) with Mr Kurt Okraku (middle) and one otherMr. Bagbin (left) interacting with president Mahama and his wife, Lordina MahamaPresident Mahama signing the book of condolence with his wife Lordina
President Mahama signed the book of condolence opened in her memory. In his message, he said,
“Ghana is proud of the late Konadu-Agyeman-Rawlings’ achievement in her 19 years as ‘Mother of the Nation.’ While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life.”Dr. Zanetor Rawlings (left) with President Mahama and wife, Lordina
Since her demise, a number of high-profile personalities, including the Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, have visited the Ridge home of the former first family to pay their respects.Dr. Charity Binka (left) with other sympathisersDr Bawumia and wife Samira exchanging pleasantries with other sympathisers
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President and aspiring New Patriotic Party candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife Samira Bawumia were also present to mourn with the family.President Mahama consoling Dr Zanetor RawlingsPresident Mahama exchanging pleasantries with the family head
Others sighted at the premises included the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Simeon-Okraku, and his delegation, along with many other dignitaries. All signed the Book of Condolences in her memory.Kimathi Rawlings (left) in a handshake with President Mahama
The former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 76. She served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1979 to 2001 during the leadership of her husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings.Speaker of parliament Rt. Hon. Alban S.K Bagbin consoling Dr Zenator RawlingsVice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang comforting Dr Zenator
She was widely recognized for her work in women’s empowerment and political activism, most notably as the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, which played a significant role in improving the lives of women and communities across Ghana.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will begin a special revenue mobilisation exercise on Monday, November 10, 2025, to recover all monies owed to the Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to the AMA, the exercise aims to boost revenue generation and improve service delivery across the city.
it sais a Revenue Mobilisation Task Force will visit businesses, properties, and outdoor advertising locations to reconcile bills and collect outstanding payments.
The Assembly advised all ratepayers to make available valid receipts of payment for Business Operating Permits (BOPs), Property Rates, Outdoor Advertising Fees, and Rents.
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The Assembly added that those who may not be present during the exercise are encouraged to leave their receipts with caretakers to avoid penalties, as no excuses will be accepted from defaulters or their agents.
The assembly noted that the task force will also remove all unauthorised billboards, and companies found to have erected such structures without permits will be surcharged with the cost of removal.
The AMA urged all businesses and property owners to cooperate with the exercise, noting that the funds collected will help the Assembly continue to provide essential services such as sanitation, infrastructure development, and public safety.
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to review his approach to governance, describing it as “not the best.”
He said the recent bail conditions imposed on some former government officials are unfair and appear to be punitive rather than just.
Mr. Glover made these comments during an interview on Metro TV.
He explained that bail is supposed to allow an accused person to appear before the court while the case is being tried, and not to serve as a form of punishment.
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“If you want me to appear regularly before the police and the court, you can put a condition for me, but it should not be punitive. You can take my passport, ask me to report, or inspect my property. But where you make the bail so high that the person cannot even meet it, that becomes punishment,” he said.
He noted that some of the accused persons, including former government officials such as “my brother Assibey and my sister Gifty,” are still in custody because they have not been able to meet their bail requirements.
“What is the use of it? You keep them in incarceration, and they cannot have their day in court. Then you slap them with high bail conditions, making it difficult for them to secure their release. So what kind of justice are we talking about?,” he questioned.
Mr. Glover further criticized what he described as prejudicial comments made against accused persons before their cases are even heard in court, adding that it undermines justice.
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He said the government, through agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the police, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, should ensure fairness and transparency in handling such cases.
He urged President Mahama to pay attention to these developments, warning that such practices affect the country’s image and governance.
