President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has no control over the outcome of the extradition request involving former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, stressing that the matter lies solely with the courts in the United States. Mr Mahama made the remarks on March 30, 2026, during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Accra, which brought together representatives from 162 groups. Responding to concerns raised by a representative of Arise Ghana, who warned that failure to secure Mr Ofori-Atta’s return could undermine public confidence in the country’s democratic system, the President underscored the limits of government influence in the matter. “I cannot comment on the extradition of our former finance minister because it is in a different jurisdiction and I have no control over it,” Mr Mahama said. “It is all in the hands of the American judiciary, and it is not within our effort to influence that.” He reiterated that although Ghana has formally subm...
President John Dramani Mahama has called for restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues, stating that while the subject is important, it is not the country’s most pressing priority. Speaking during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 30, the President described the issue as sensitive and emotionally charged, even in societies with long-standing liberal traditions. He urged stakeholders to approach discussions with calm and respect for Ghana’s values. “I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the most important issue we face as a nation. We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter,” he stated. The President said the government remains focused on addressing key socio-economic challenges, including improving access to essential services and creating employment opportunities....