Current Affairs and General Knowledge 2.0 Lecture Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the Ghana government executive and judiciary, key facts about major Ghanaian universities (UG, UDS, UCC, UHAS), and significant 2026 current affairs.

President of the Republic (2025)

H.E John Dramani Mahama, recognized as the 12th and 14th President of Ghana and the 4th and 6th President of the 4th Republic.

H.E Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

The first female Vice President of Ghana, previously serving as the Vice-Chancellor of UCC from 2008 to 2012.

Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson

The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning who also serves as the acting Minister for Defence following the death of Hon. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah.

Hon. Samuel Nartey George

The current Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations.

His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie

The current Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

Her Ladyship Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo

The immediate past Chief Justice of Ghana.

Right Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin

The current Speaker of Parliament.

University College of the Gold Coast

The former name of the University of Ghana, established on 11th August 1948.

Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo

The current Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana (UG).

TTFPP

The Third Trimester Field Practical Programme, a unique UDS initiative where students live and work in rural communities for approximately two months.

Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu

The Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS) who assumed office on 29 June 2026.

Veritas Nobis Lumen

The Latin motto of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), which translates to "Truth, Our Guide".

Dr (Sir) Sam Esson Jonah

The Chancellor of UCC and former President of AngloGold Ashanti, after whom the university's main library is named.

Prof. Lydia Aziato

The current Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako ("Chairman Wontumi")

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP sentenced in July 2026 to 20 years' imprisonment for illegal mining (galamsey) activities.

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and 2nd Vice President of CAF.

Carlos Queiroz

The Portuguese coach appointed in April 2026 to lead the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Andy Burnham

The UK Prime Minister who took office on 20 July 2026, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer and nicknamed the "King of the North."

Delcy Rodríguez

The former Vice President of Venezuela who became Acting President on 5 January 2026, following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.

Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023)

The legislative basis for the GTEC directive on 20 July 2026, which prohibited mandatory entrance exams as a gateway for tertiary admission.

The Gateway City

A nickname for Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

Ghana's Gold Ranking

Africa's largest gold producer, with an output of approximately $150 - 160\,\text{tonnes/year}$, accounting for about $40\%$ of export revenue.

Ken Ofori-Atta

The former Finance Minister declared a fugitive by the OSP in 2025 regarding corruption-related charges including the SML revenue contract.

Withdrawn ECOWAS States

The three countries that have recently left or withdrawn from ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.

Ahafo Region Capital

Goaso.

North East Region Capital

Nalerigu.

SDG-3

The category for "Good Health and Well-being" in which UHAS ranked 1st in Ghana according to the 2022 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

H.E Mrs. Lordina Mahama

The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana as of 2025.