Kwahu, Ghana – Former President Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, while both leaders were in the Kwahu enclave for the annual Easter celebrations.

The meeting took place as President Mahama participated in activities linked to the Kwahu Business Forum, a major event held alongside the Easter festivities.

Akufo-Addo, who has maintained a nearly two-decade tradition of spending Easter in Kwahu, described the visit as a cordial engagement during the sacred period.

In a Facebook post, the former president wrote: “On the Holy Saturday of Easter, while in Kwahu where for almost two decades I have consecutively visited during the sacred period of Easter, I called on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama who is also in Kwahu.”

The encounter highlights a moment of peaceful political civility between the current and immediate past leaders of Ghana amid the festive season. No further details about the substance of their discussion were made public.

The visit comes at a time when both leaders are actively involved in national and regional development conversations, with Mahama using the Kwahu platform to engage stakeholders on economic matters.

President John Dramani Mahama has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address the sharp rise in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the escalation involving Iran.

Speaking on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum, President Mahama stated that the meeting will focus on practical interventions to ease the burden on citizens.

He specifically mentioned the possibility of adjustments in fuel margins and other components of the price build-up to help keep prices relatively stable while hoping for de-escalation of the conflict.

“I have called for this emergency cabinet meeting to decide on specific measures we can take to cushion petroleum prices,” Mahama said. “There are adjustments we can make, particularly in the margins, to help maintain relatively stable prices as we pray for the war to cease.”

The President assured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to protecting the economy from external shocks and has taken steps to build resilience.

“I can confidently tell you that the economy will not collapse because of the war in Iran,” he stated.

Mahama also commended transport unions for showing restraint by not immediately increasing lorry fares despite the fuel price surge.

He urged them to continue exercising patience as the government works on relief measures. Fuel prices rose significantly effective April 1, 2026, with petrol increasing to approximately GH¢13.30 per liter (a 15% hike) and diesel to GH¢17.10 per liter (a 19% hike) for the first half of April.

The government is reviewing options including reductions in margins and levies to provide relief to consumers.

This latest development highlights the direct link between global geopolitical tensions and domestic living costs in Ghana, as the government balances immediate relief with longer-term economic stability.

Accra, Ghana – Ghana and Zimbabwe have signed 10 government-to-government Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) plus one private sector agreement, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple strategic sectors.

The agreements were sealed during the ongoing three-day state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama described the talks as “comprehensive and highly productive,” covering 16 sectors including energy, health, defence, agriculture, mining, media, labour, sports, heritage, and education. He stated that both governments are committed to the full and effective implementation of the agreements so citizens can derive measurable benefits.

The MoUs focus on practical collaboration and shared Pan-African goals, particularly in preserving the continent’s liberation history. Mahama also announced his intention to pay a reciprocal visit to Harare, with the date to be mutually agreed.

Here are the 11 agreements signed:

I) The agreed minutes of the inaugural session of the Ghana-Zimbabwe Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC)

II) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Political and Diplomatic Consultations

III). MoU on Research, Training and Documentation in Foreign Services Institutes between the two countries

IV). MoU on Cooperation in the field of Sports and Recreation Development

V). MoU on Cooperation in the field of Health

VI). MoU on Cooperation in the field of Energy

VII). MoU on Cooperation in the field of Archives

VIII). MoU on Cooperation in the field of Tourism

IX). MoU between ZIM-Trade and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)

X). MoU between the Institute of African Knowledge and the Ghana Museum and Monument Board in collaboration in African liberation project

XI) Zoomlion Ghana Limited and Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd
The MoUs signed between the Government of Ghana and the Government of Zimbabwe are 10 in number.

President Mahama welcomed the role of the Ghana-Zimbabwe Business Roundtable in translating these policy frameworks into tangible business activities on the ground and urged the private sectors of both nations to seize the opportunities created.

This development signals a renewed push for South-South cooperation and practical Pan-African integration between the two nations.