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President Mahama Assents to five major bills to reshape security, education, mining and financial sectors
President John Dramani Mahama has assented to five major bills, introducing sweeping reforms across Ghana’s security architecture, tertiary education system, mining fiscal framework, and financial sector protections.
Addressing the development, President Mahama said the newly passed Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026, marks a significant restructuring of the country’s intelligence governance system.
“This Act removes the office of the Minister for National Security and, in doing so, frees the President’s hand to appoint any suitable minister to supervise the security agencies,” he stated.
He further explained that the legislation restores the original identity of the national intelligence service. “It reverts the name of the NIB, the National Intelligence Bureau, to the Bureau of National Intelligence—BNI—so that we eliminate the confusion that existed with a similarly named commercial bank,” the President added.
On higher education reform, President Mahama announced the passage of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2026, which establishes a new multi-campus university in the Eastern Region.
“We are setting up a new university at Bonsu as the main campus, with additional campuses at Ohawu and Achirensua in the Ahafo Region,” he said.
Turning to the mining sector, the President outlined changes under the Growth and Sustainability Levy Amendment Act, which adjusts the fiscal regime for mining companies.
“We have reduced the levy on mining companies from 3 percent back to 1 percent, in view of the introduction of a sliding scale royalty system,” he noted.
He explained that the adjustment is designed to improve balance and predictability within the sector. “The objective is to align our fiscal tools in a way that supports sustainability while maintaining competitiveness,” he added.
In the education regulatory space, the President also signed the Ghana Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Act, which removes the requirement for universities to obtain a charter before commencing operations.
“We are streamlining the process to make it easier for legitimate institutions to be established and regulated effectively,” he explained.
Finally, President Mahama assented to the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Act, aimed at strengthening safeguards for depositors and enhancing confidence in the financial system.
“This amendment reinforces the protection of public deposits held in commercial banks and financial institutions, ensuring greater confidence in our financial system,” he stated.
He said the collective reforms reflect government’s broader commitment to institutional strengthening and economic stability.
“These Acts form part of our broader agenda to modernise governance, improve efficiency, and build resilient public institutions,” President Mahama concluded.
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TikToker Camilla Alhassan Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publishing false news.
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to sharing videos on social media in which she falsely claimed, without any evidence, that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.
Speaking after the ruling, her lawyer, Kwadwo Gyamfi Bonsu, disclosed that the court dismissed the charge of electronic abuse, explaining that it lacked the legal jurisdiction to determine that particular offence.
Despite dropping the electronic abuse charge, the court convicted Alhassan on the count of offensive conduct and imposed a one-year custodial sentence.
According to her lawyer, the defence pleaded for a more lenient sentence, but the judge maintained that the increasing spread of false information and similar offences required a punishment that would serve as a deterrent.
Camilla Alhassan was arrested and prosecuted by the Ghana Police Service after the videos gained widespread attention on social media. Prior to sentencing, the court had also ordered a pregnancy test during an earlier hearing as part of the proceedings.
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No Region Will Be Neglected Because of Its Electoral Choices- Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable national development, declaring that no region of Ghana would be neglected because of its electoral choices.
Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Juapong in the Volta Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, President Mahama said his administration was determined to ensure that every part of the country benefited from development projects.
He rejected the notion that any region should be taken for granted or left behind because of the way its people voted in elections.
“Our mandate, given to us by the good people of Ghana, is to govern the country for every Ghanaian,” he said. “Our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness, equity and our constitutional responsibility to ensure balanced national development across the whole country.”
The President noted that the Volta Region had made an immeasurable contribution to Ghana’s development and deserved its fair share of national progress.
He said government was deliberately investing in infrastructure and public services across the country, including healthcare, education, roads, transport, agriculture, agro-processing and modern markets to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
President Mahama made the remarks after cutting the sod for the construction of the Juapong 24-Hour Economy Model Market, one of a series of markets to be built nationwide under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative.
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“Ghana Will Move From Tears of Joy to Great Sorrows” — Prophet Dr. Power Man
Prophet Dr. Power Man has predicted that Ghana may witness the loss of some prominent personalities in the coming days, including a well-known lawyer and politician who has served the nation.
Speaking on Kessben 92.9 FM’s Awurade Akasa programme hosted by Prophet Richard Afful, the man of God was asked about what lies ahead for Ghana and its citizens.
According to Prophet Dr. Power Man, the country would move from a period of “tears of joy” into a time of great sorrow, as he claimed he had seen difficult moments ahead for the nation.
“I saw a prominent person in Ghana, a politician who is a lawyer and has served the nation. He is a very prominent person,” he stated.
He added that from July 14, 2026, through December 2027, Ghanaians would hear reports of the passing of some notable personalities.
“From 14th July till 2027 December, we will hear about the death of prominent people, about four or three people in the country,” Prophet Dr. Power Man said.
When asked by the host whether the people involved would be young or old, the prophet responded that some would be elderly while others would be young.
He further explained that when it comes to such situations, sickness may not always be the cause, adding that “death is what is meant to be” and should not always be attributed to witchcraft
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