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Mahama calls for urgent reform of UN Security Council at Munich security conference
President John Mahama has called for significant reform within the United Nations (UN), particularly the Security Council, which he described as “static, archaic, and moribund.”
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2025, on Friday, February 14, in Germany, Mr Mahama emphasised the need for the Security Council to adapt to the evolving global landscape, urging that it no longer reflects the realities of today’s world.
“I think that the UN itself has carried out many reforms in terms of trying to increase efficiencies that it has, but one place that has remained static, archaic, and moribund is the Security Council,” Mr Mahama stated.
He highlighted the persistent calls from the developing world for reform, arguing that the current structure of the Security Council fails to adequately represent the global community, particularly emerging nations.
At the heart of the reform discussion is the question of the veto power, which Mr Mahama identified as the primary obstacle to meaningful change.
“The veto should not be a stumbling block to adding new permanent members to the Security Council,” Mr Mahama argued.
He proposed that the first step towards reform should be an expansion of the council to include additional permanent members, with the veto issue to be addressed later.
For Mr Mahama, the need for reform is not only about addressing the interests of the developing world but also ensuring the UN’s relevance in an increasingly fragmented global environment.
“In order that they can respond to these challenges, the UN becomes more relevant even today in a fragmented world, because when there is fragmentism we need more multilateralism, more global cooperation,” he said.
“We have more challenges today, climate change and all that we need to work together, we can’t leave this planet,” he added
Mr Mahama concluded his remarks with a passionate plea for global unity in the face of pressing challenges.
“This is the only planet we have, the only way we can save this planet is when people are working together,” he said
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has criticised the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, over what he describes as selective enforcement of the law following the arrest of Baba Amando.
Speaking on Metro TV today, he questioned why some individuals have not been invited by the police over past statements, while others are being arrested and prosecuted.
He argued that “crime has no expiration date” and insisted that if certain comments were considered wrong under a previous administration, they should still be subject to investigation now.
Mr Frimpong mentioned Basintale and Sam George as examples of individual…
[12:46, 16/04/2026] Edem: Maxwell Hanson appointed centre referee for Saturday’s Dreams FC vs Medeama SC MTN FA Cup clash
Maxwell Hanson has been appointed as Centre Referee for the Dreams FC vs Medeama SC MTN FA Cup semifinal clash at the Swedru Stadium.
The Tema-based Class I referee will be assisted by Gabriel Boateng (Assistant I), Kofi Nyarko Bakae (Assistant II) and FIFA-Referee Julian Nunoo as Fourth Referee.
Dreams FC, winners of the competition in 2023/24, will take on two-time champions Medeama SC at the Swedru Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with the match scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off.
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President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the proposed free primary healthcare policy is designed to support the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), not to take its place.
He explained that the initiative will work alongside the NHIS to improve access to basic healthcare services across the country.
He made the remarks at the official launch of the free primary healthcare programme held on Wednesday April, 15th 2026 at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital in Dodowa.
According to him, the introduction of free primary healthcare does not mean Ghanaians should stop registering for the NHIS.
He urged citizens to continue obtaining their NHIS cards, stressing that the scheme remains important for healthcare delivery beyond the primary level.
He further explained that under the new arrangement, patients seeking care at polyclinics, health centres, CHPS compounds, and health kiosks will not be required to present an NHIS card at the point of examination and treatment.
Instead, individuals will only need to show a Ghana Card or any valid form of identification to prove they are Ghanaians and residents within the community to access services.
He noted that the policy aims to remove barriers to basic healthcare and ensure that more people can receive treatment at the primary level without difficulty.
By: Jacob Aggrey
