14 stories tagged “local government”.
Minister Mahama Ayariga has warned that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives cannot hide from illegal mining in their jurisdictions and will convene a conference to enforce accountability.
The Constitution Review Committee is calling for a constitutional overhaul that would restore traditional chiefs’ authority to drive grassroots growth, replacing the current local‑government model.
President John Dramani Mahama has told the Ministry of Local Government to hold accountable those who neglect building safety regulations, citing rising structural failures across Ghana.
Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive says the MP refused to cooperate on development projects and allegedly attacked her driver during a visit to Parliament.
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to organise town‑hall meetings in their jurisdictions, extending the national accountability agenda to local communities.
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has said he will remove the DPAT provision that rewards MMDAs for holding three statutory meetings a year, citing the duty as a legal obligation rather than a grantable activity.
The National Queen Mothers’ Platform calls on the new Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to intensify efforts to end long‑standing conflicts that threaten peace and development across Ghana.
Minister Mahama Ayariga urges state and community leaders to upgrade sanitation, housing and infrastructure in Zongo areas while keeping residents in place.
The former Majority Leader said his move to the executive was a personal decision aimed at improving local governance.
Minister Mahama Ayariga says the remaining term of the Mahama administration can overhaul Ghana’s local governance through better coordination and resource use.
Minister Mahama Ayariga says the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies already possess the tools to improve waste management and must act now.
The minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs lauded Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu for his unwavering support and called on citizens to emulate his example of tolerance.
Minister urges faith groups to join government in clean‑up drive after ecumenical convention.
President John Dramani Mahama has given local government and housing ministers 14 days to draft a framework that will settle the clash between Tema Metropolitan Assembly and TDC Ghana Limited.
The Governance Spokesperson at the Presidency has formally submitted nomination forms to become the National Democratic Congress’s Deputy National Communications Officer.
The Inter Tourism Expo Accra’s sixth edition began at Ridge Royal Hotel, drawing investors, policymakers and tourism leaders to discuss investment prospects across tourism, agribusiness, digital infrastructure and AfCFTA.
Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale warned that the YEA still receives no funding from the DACF, hindering its ability to expand job programmes across Ghana.
The Mamprugu Traditional Area’s Overlord has filed a contempt case against four Jamong royals for installing a rival chief in Bunkpurugu, citing a judicial ruling that declares the Mamprugu authority supreme.
The Youth Employment Agency announced a slate of initiatives targeting domestic services, delivery, corporate roles and agriculture to boost job prospects for Ghanaian young people.
Veteran gospel singer and banker will be laid to rest on November 14, following a remembrance night and private interment in Accra.
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