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Pomp, colour at Mahama, Prof. Jane’s investiture
It was a colourful event as President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr John Dramani Mahama, was officially sworn into office to commence his second term after winning the 2024 general elections.
On the same occasion, the Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang also took the Oaths of Allegiance and Vice President, making her the first female to occupy the role.
It attracted a gathering of dignitaries including political leaders, and the citizens to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Several African leaders, including Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Kenya’s William Ruto, Congo’s Felix Tshisekedi and Burkina Faso’s Capt. Ibrahim Traore were in attendance.
In his address, President Mahama said he will focus on economic restoration and stabilisation of the macroeconomic environment, as well as good governance.
The event also projected Ghana’s rich cultural heritage as most Ghanaian guest dressed in various Kente designs.
President John Mahama has arrived in Moscow, Russia, from Ethiopia to participate in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit.
The summit is being hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the visit, President Mahama will join fellow African leaders at the Economic and Humanitarian Forum and summit plenary sessions.
He is also scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with President Putin and attend a Kente exhibition organised by the Russia-Ghana Parliamentary Forum.
As part of the visit, the President will receive honorary doctorate degrees from the Russian University of Transport and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.
He will also engage Russian businesses and state institutions to advance bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Moses Abor, has met with the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, to address concerns arising from recent social media developments.
In a statement shared , Mr. Abor said he yesterday visited Chairman Baffoe over comments he made on his show, which had raised concern among some party activists.
According to him, he also engaged Charles Opoku Presidoo and ironed out grievances he had earlier held regarding the matter.
Mr. Abor said he was pleased that in the spirit of unity and the party’s shared commitment to return to power in 2028, they had a constructive conversation and addressed the concerns amicably.
“With the matter now resolved, I encourage all Party activists to let the matter rest and redirect our energy toward holding the NDC accountable for its failures and misleading claims,” he said.
He urged party members to continue making the case to Ghanaians on why Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the right person to lead the country in 2028.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
