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President Mahama launches major project to boost Vegetable farming and cut imports
President John Dramani Mahama has launched a new vegetable development project, announcing a significant move to tackle food insecurity by helping farmers grow more food and earn a reliable income.
Launching the project in Kukuom as a key part of his government’s broader “Feed Ghana Initiative,” President Mahama said its main goal is to ensure Ghanaians have consistent access to affordable, locally grown vegetables throughout the year.
He outlined a comprehensive plan to support farmers, who are already receiving a package of support including high-quality seeds, organic fertilizer, training, and digital advice.
To solve the common problem of farmers struggling to sell their crops, the President announced a partnership with a committed buyer, FarmMeets, which will purchase all the produce.
He confirmed that a modern packhouse will be built to handle the grading, sorting, and packaging of vegetables.
President Mahama emphasized that a key focus is solving the water shortage that plagues farmers, especially in the north.
“Without water, vegetable production cannot thrive. Without year-round production, we cannot achieve food security or reduce our imports,” he stated, highlighting that irrigation is the “backbone” of the entire plan.
To achieve this, he said the government will install solar-powered irrigation systems across six communities: Kukuom, Noberkaw, Dantano, Sankore, Asibrem and Kwapong.
He explained that these solar systems will provide a reliable water supply, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions.
The President confirmed that the entire Kukuom project is scheduled to be completed within 12 months and will serve as a model for similar projects to be replicated across the country.
He clarified that this vegetable project is integrated into the larger “Feed Ghana” agenda from 2025 to 2028, which aims to restore the nation’s food security.
The President added that the wider plan also targets increased production of other strategic commodities like rice, maize, cassava, and poultry.
The overall objectives, he stated, are to strengthen the entire farming chain and to create stable, dignified jobs, particularly for the youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
