DOSSIER: Presidential transition

Transition stories

• Akufo-Addo ‘sweats’ over Cabinet list (2017-06-05)
• Transition challenges due to breakdown of state institutions - Dr Ofori-Mensah (2017-03-20)
• Literature lovers to honor Prof Awoonor today (2017-03-18)
• Prof Martey calls for strict enforcement of laws (2017-03-17)
• Institutional lapses marred transition process – IEA (2017-03-15)
• GNPC hides $5m PPP project from Transition Team (2017-02-01)
• Public can access handover notes from NDC to NPP (2017-01-28)
• Prez Akufo-Addo files tax returns (2017-01-28)
• ‘NDC optimistic about new government’ (2017-01-24)
• 11 police officers moved from presidency (2017-01-17)
• We’ll partner traditional leaders to boost agric (2017-01-16)
• 'NPP, NDC must allow Ghana’s democracy to work' - Dr. Opuni-Frimpong (2017-01-16)
• President Akufo-Addo commends Mahama for peaceful transition (2017-01-16)
• Nana Addo has no excuse but to keep all his promises - Kwesi Pratt (2017-01-16)
• Amend Transition Act to curb future challenges - Terkper (2017-01-15)
• Akufo-Addo inherited a very difficult economy from Mahama - Bawumia (2017-01-15)
• US pledges continued support to Ghana (2017-01-14)
• Mahama making (2017-01-14)
• I am ready to serve in Akufo-Addo's government – Edward Mahama (2017-01-14)
• NPP executives impound YEA bicycles (2017-01-14)
• Think of affordable houses instead of private homes for fmr. Presidents – Pratt to gov’t (2017-01-14)
• Rethink giving properties as ex-gratia – Casely-Hayford (2017-01-14)
• Tension at Cocobod as Transition Team meets Dr Opuni (2017-01-13)
• Ghana Statistical Service meets transition team (2017-01-13)
• Ghana Statistical Service meets transition team (2017-01-12)
• Ghana Statistical Service meets transition team (2017-01-12)
• Amidu exposes ‘massive corruption’ in 5th & 6th parliaments (2017-01-10)
• Splitting Power, Petroleum ministries senseless - President Akufo-Addo (2017-01-10)
• We’ll make sure Ghanaians are better off – Gyan Baffour (2017-01-09)
• Ayorkor Botchway is Foreign Affairs Minister-Designate (2017-01-09)
• Nana Addo’s backroom staff operating in acting capacity (2017-01-09)
• Cocoa has seen improvement with our government - Terkper (2017-01-08)
• Uhuru Kenyatta, Mbasogo arrive for Akufo-Addo’s inauguration (2017-01-07)
• Imported V8 cars are for the Judicial Service, not the Executive - Julius Debrah (2017-01-07)
• Inaugural address of new Speaker of Parliament (2017-01-07)
• Amissah-Arthur: Mahama added ‘a touch of pure class’ to the presidency (2017-01-07)
• MPs conditions of service must be improved – Oquaye (2017-01-07)
• Ken Ofori-Atta leads NPP team to prepare 2017 Budget (2017-01-06)
• Mahama’s touting of achievements in education 'a slap in the face' – Joyce Aryee (2017-01-06)
• It’s unfortunate Mahama is leaving despite his achievements - Kofi Adams (2017-01-06)
• UK Prime Minister’s trade envoy to attend Akufo-Addo’s inauguration (2017-01-06)
• Mahama campaigned with his last SONA - Joyce Aryee (2017-01-06)
• Group lobbies for Liz Sackey as Accra Mayor (2017-01-06)
• We will subject the NPP gov’t to constructive criticisms - James Avedzi (2017-01-06)
• A lot of work has gone into fixing ‘dumsor’ – Mahama (2017-01-06)
• Rawlings snub: Oko Vanderpuije breached protocol – Kofi Adams (2017-01-06)
• Ocquaye must adopt 'open door' approach – Minority (2017-01-06)
• I’ve done my best as Speaker - Adjaho (2017-01-06)
• Minority Leader criticises Adjaho's Parliament as House readies to rise (2017-01-06)
• Parliament fails to pass RTI Bill despite Mahama’s appeal (2017-01-06)
• Nobody can stand against change – Alban Bagbin (2017-01-06)
• Change is unstoppable - Alban Bagbin (2017-01-06)
• My title expires at midnight - Mahama (2017-01-06)
• I was keen on completing WAEC headquarters - Mahama (2017-01-06)
• Bagbin urges Parliament to intensify public education on its work (2017-01-06)
• African leaders arrive ahead of Akufo-Addo's inauguration (2017-01-06)
• Minority Leader slams Parliament over ‘rushed’ bills (2017-01-06)
• Ayekoo Mahama: NDC MPs praise outgoing President (2017-01-06)
• Akufo-Addo demonstrated gender boldness in Chief of Staff appointment – Adom Otchere (2017-01-06)
• 11th hour attempt to pass RTI Bill a ‘joke’ – Emile Short (2017-01-06)
• I’m not psyched up for Speaker role – Osei-Wusu (2017-01-06)
• I won’t disappoint as 2nd Deputy Speaker – Alban Bagbin (2017-01-06)
• Social media goes agog over Veep's ‘change your style’ pose (2017-01-06)
• Rawlings attitude ‘unfortunate’ – Vanderpuije’s aide (2017-01-06)
• Akufo-Addo’s appointees are ‘babies with sharp brains’ - Amoako Baah (2017-01-06)
• Roads closed for Akufo-Addo’s investiture (2017-01-05)
• Akufo-Addo’s appointments impressive so far – Prof Adei (2017-01-05)
• Ofosu-Kwakye questions Akufo- Addo’s appointment of young people (2017-01-05)
• New Chief of Staff credibility 'solid' – Oduro-Osae (2017-01-05)
• Roads to be blocked ahead of Nana Akufo-Addo's inauguration (2017-01-05)
• I won’t let Akufo-Addo down – Abu Jinapor (2017-01-05)
• Parliament to be dissolved tomorrow (2017-01-05)
• Kan-Dapaah ‘best’ for National Security Minister – Boakye-Gyan (2017-01-05)
• Akufo-Addo’s security structure ‘shrewd’ – Boakye-Gyan (2017-01-05)
• All you need to know about Akufo-Addo’s staff for Flagstaff House (2017-01-05)
• Mahama must be candid with us in his last SONA – Muntaka (2017-01-05)
• It’s been an honour to have served Ghana – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Let’s all cheer Akufo-Addo on - Mahama (2017-01-05)
• We can’t wish failure for Akufo-Addo – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• My investments in education yielding results – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Farewell! History will be my judge - Mahama (2017-01-05)
• I have done my best for Ghana - Mahama (2017-01-05)
• IMF programme must be continued – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• It has been a 'rare privilege' to serve Ghana – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Full Text : Mahama's last State Of The Nation address (2017-01-05)
• Akufo-Addo will continue my projects - Mahama (2017-01-05)
• I’ve given my all in service of Ghana – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Pass RTI bill before dissolution – Mahama pleads (2017-01-05)
• Did Rawlings snub Oko Vanderpuije? (2017-01-05)
• I pass on baton to Akufo-Addo with pride - Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Security agencies fully equipped – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Blame economic woes on global trends – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Ghana is moving towards excess power generation – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Public schools outperformed private one's during my tenure - Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Ghana on course to become energy sufficient – President Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Police announce closure of roads ahead of Akufo-Addo’s swearing-in (2017-01-05)
• Haruna Iddrisu named minority leader, Avedzi made deputy (2017-01-05)
• Haruna Iddrisu is Minority Leader (2017-01-05)
• We must not be consumed by partisanship – Mahama (2017-01-05)
• Woman heckles Mahama; Prevents him from entering his car (2017-01-05)
• Mahama’s RTI wish will be difficult to honor – Muntaka (2017-01-05)
• Kyei Mensah-Bonsu confirmed as Majority leader, Adwoa Sarfo is deputy (2017-01-05)
• Mahama begs Parliament to approve RTI Bill at the 11th hour (2017-01-05)
• Special Prosecutor office needless - Daniel Batidam (2017-01-04)
• Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko defends Abu Jinapor’s appointment (2017-01-04)
• Defeated MPs attend their last sitting in Parliament (2017-01-04)
• Akufo-Addo tours Flagstaff House (2017-01-04)
• Transition chaos: Party footsoldiers hijack accreditation process (2017-01-04)
• Mahama chairs last cabinet meeting (2017-01-04)
• LIVESTREAMING: Transition team briefs media on January 7 inauguration (2017-01-03)
• President Mahama retires into farming (2017-01-03)
• Transition team’s work 80% complete – Oppong-Nkrumah (2017-01-03)
• GBA boss files suit at Supreme Court over payment of ex gratia to MPs (2017-01-03)
• Akufo–Addo under pressure to drop Abu Jinapor as Deputy Chief of Staff (2017-01-03)
• Mahama holds last cabinet meeting today (2017-01-03)
• Mahama clears desk for Akufo-Addo (2017-01-03)
• Frimpong Boateng excellent choice - Prof Adei (2017-01-03)
• Akufo-Addo's Government: NASA’s Joe Anokye for Communications Minister? (2017-01-03)
• Relocating GNPC headquarters bad – Group to Akufo-Addo (2017-01-03)
• Minister urges public servants to be neutral (2017-01-02)
• NDC Volta Caucus nominates James Kluste Avedzi as Minority Leader (2017-01-02)
• Appoint a humble communications minister - Akufo-Addo urged (2017-01-02)
• NDC will provide credible opposition – Alexander Ackon (2017-01-02)
• Former Mayor wants autonomous MMDAs; demands apolitical appointments (2017-01-02)
• Transition: NPP entitled to reject lunch – Hanna Tetteh (2016-12-31)
• Ex-GPHA workers to demonstrate against Article 71 emoluments (2016-12-30)
• Delle advises transitional team (2016-12-30)
• Consider Kwahus for positions – Kwahu Chiefs beg Akufo-Addo (2016-12-30)
• Mahama makes solemn request to Akufo-Addo (2016-12-30)
• Mahama holds last cabinet meeting January 3 (2016-12-30)
• We did a good job – Committee defends salary increase for Article 71 office holders (2016-12-30)
• Appointment of a special prosecutor is important - Kojo Opoku to Nduom (2016-12-30)
• Scrap ex-gratia – Kweku Asare (2016-12-30)
• No sitting allowance paid to transition team – Gov’t discredits NPP’s claim (2016-12-30)
• Imposition of leaders on us in Parliament will be dictatorial’ – NDC MP (2016-12-30)
• ‘Emoluments to be based on strength of the economy’ - Prof. Edu-Buandoh (2016-12-30)
• NPP's transition team presents interim report to Akufo-Addo (2016-12-29)
• I’ll handover a peaceful Ghana to Akufo-Addo – Mahama (2016-12-29)
• NPP team rejects transition perks (2016-12-29)
• Nana Addo’s special prosecutor’s office needless – Nduom (2016-12-29)
• ‘We’ll continue to work until midnight of inauguration’ – Mahama (2016-12-29)
• Transition team to present interim report to Akufo-Addo (2016-12-28)
• I will relocate GNPC head office to Takoradi – Akufo-Addo (2016-12-27)
• MMDCEs will be elected from 2018 - Akufo-Addo (2016-12-27)
• Ignore ‘fake’ ministerial list – NPP (2016-12-27)
• We shouldn't disappoint Ghanaians - Afoko to NPP (2016-12-25)
• President-elect Akufo-Addo promises to focus on year round farming (2016-12-25)
• Administrator General must resign – Henry Kokofu (2016-12-24)
• NPP unhappy with ‘injury time’ loan approvals (2016-12-23)
• Speaker of parliament doesn't determine what Parliament will do - Minority Leader (2016-12-22)
• Govt’ dodges Parliament with handing over notes (2016-12-22)
• Speaker of Parliament packs ahead of January 6 deadline (2016-12-21)
• Minority delaying passage of RTI Bill – Majority (2016-12-21)
• Mahama’s final State of the Nation address postponed (2016-12-20)
• 31 Ministries submit handover notes (2016-12-20)
• We don't want acrimony during transition process - Osafo Marfo (2016-12-20)
• I’ve already packed my things from my office - Speaker of Parliament (2016-12-20)
• I’m ready to leave office – Doe Adjaho (2016-12-20)
• Parliament considers ex-gratia for Mahama, others (2016-12-20)
• Rescheduling of State of the Nation address due to challenges – Parliament (2016-12-20)
• Last minute contracts signing breaches Transition Act – Lecturer (2016-12-19)
• An act of Parliament cannot torpedo constitution - Haruna Iddrisu (2016-12-19)
• I have no plans except to take rest – Mahama reveals (2016-12-19)
• NPP to scrutinize Government’s handing over notes today (2016-12-19)
• We’ll review all inflated government contracts - Osafo Marfo (2016-12-19)
• Mahama is wicked - Kennedy Agyapong (2016-12-19)
• Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is new Spokesperson for NPP transition team (2016-12-19)
• Transition team agrees on ‘last minute contracts’ (2016-12-19)
• Presidential Transition: History should not repeat itself (2016-12-17)
• Oquaye for Speaker, Nitiwul for Defence, Ofori-Atta, Finance (2016-12-17)
• Transition team must be tolerant - Edmund Delle (2016-12-17)
• We'll scrutinize detail of state resources NDC gov't will hand over - Kokofu (2016-12-17)
• Operate within the law; gov't advised as transition meeting continues (2016-12-17)
• REVEALED: Professor Mike Oquaye is new Speaker of Parliament (2016-12-16)
• Catholic Bishops call for transparent transition process (2016-12-16)
• Gov’t denies claims of doctoring handing over notes (2016-12-16)
• Gov’t functions can’t come to a standstill due to transition – Hanna Tetteh (2016-12-16)
• NPP seeking to demonise NDC - Gov't (2016-12-16)
• Blame NPP, NDC for transition woes – Lecturer (2016-12-15)
• Akufo-Addo to present ministerial list to NPP today (2016-12-15)
• Seven ministries hand-over to NPP transition team - Report (2016-12-15)
• Appoint Amidu as independent prosecutor – NDC activist tells Akufo-Addo (2016-12-15)
• Appoint experienced hands, not ‘babies with sharp teeth’ – Professor Adei (2016-12-15)
• Gov’t denies awarding last minute contracts, selling state assets (2016-12-15)
• I don’t want a position in government - Ken Agyapong (2016-12-14)
• Let us agree to have a special prosecutor - Nitiwul (2016-12-14)
• Osafo Marfo raises alarm over late gov't recruitment (2016-12-14)
• Transition office has no car, forced to use 'okada' (2016-12-13)
• NPP, NDC domination of parliament bad – ACEPA (2016-12-13)
• My office is handicapped; lacks basic logistics – Administrator General (2016-12-13)
• PPP Vice-Chair wants Amidu in Akufo-Addo’s government (2016-12-13)
• Transition meeting: Handing over notes ready - Hannah Tetteh (2016-12-13)
• PEU to provide list of state buildings (2016-12-12)
• Highly classified proposed Ministers of State? (2016-12-12)
• TUC to work with Akufo-Addo’s gov't to protect workers’ interest (2016-12-12)
• Transition team won’t incur huge costs – Adusei (2016-12-12)
• Transition process will face several challenges – Gyampoh warns (2016-12-12)