Mahama should scrap deputy ministerial position for tourism
In fulfilment of his promise to run a lean government, one bold decision President John Dramani Mahama must take is to scrap the deputy...
Samson’s Take: Punish the criminal ‘vigilante’ takeovers
Ghana has a law called the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845). It was passed to regulate the political transfer of power after an...
Bright Simmons: Mahama’s reduction of ministries to 23 amid calls for efficiency, cost-cutting
1. Ghana's new President has reduced the number of government ministries to 23 from the previous 30 in line with his campaign promises.2. When...
We listen, we don’t judge: What they don’t tell you about being an entrepreneur
There’s an entrepreneur in Ghana I’ve admired for years. He’s a figure I’ve followed quietly, and although he’s had his critics, I’ve come to...
Invasion of state institutions: A result of mistrust in Akufo-Addo’s gov’t ?
It has been a month since Ghanaians queued to vote in the 2024 general elections, and we have all witnessed the outcome of the...
Omane Boamah: Stan Xoese Dogbe, you know your onions
My dear brother Stan Xoese Dogbe thank you, thank you, thank you, medaase, Onyiwaladon, nagode, akpe...You know your onions!How did you conceptualise the Independence...
Musah Superior writes: We will hold Mahama to his campaign promises
This is yet another new beginning for our country. Unbelievably so. My party, the NPP has shamefully exited government and the NDC just took...
NJOA: An ode to Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
After the swearing in Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the Vice-President of Ghana, a lot of well wishes have poured in for her, especially...
Imminent changes within some key security agencies, state institutions, and its implications
What will happen within the Electoral Commission?The Electoral Commission (EC), in my personal opinion, is another state institution that I classify under the security...
The biggest regret of the NPP is going to be this
During their term, they totally sidelined and emasculated all centres of dissent in the country. They rendered all critical voices redundant.Should the NDC now...
Saying goodbye to my first love- Journalism; it’s a Farewell not a Goodbye
There is a peculiar ache that comes with saying goodbye to a first love. For me, that love wasn’t a person but a profession—Journalism.It...
Vicky Hamah, Joyce Bawah and Zanetor Rawlings must feature prominently in Mahama’s Administration
Being an ardent critic of the National Democratic Congress and its leader, President-Elect John Dramani Mahama, matters related to the NDC ought not to...
Inusah Fuseini should spare us the “hypocrisy”; NDC has rather caused constitutional crisis not EC
Inusah Fuseini, the former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, on Joy FM's Newsfile on Saturday, 28 December 2024, opined that the Electoral Commission...
Open letter to President-elect Mahama
Dear President Mahama,I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your unprecedented victory and historic comeback in our nation's political landscape.Your unwavering commitment to speaking truth...
Removing Jean Mensa and her deputies not the solution to bias and partisan allegations
Removing the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and her deputies over partisan and biased allegations in the lead-up to the 2024 General Elections...
Cucumbers – Making the most of them
When it comes to green vegetables, cucumbers are sure to be at the top of your list. Here are some facts about cucumbers that...
How tactless NDC exonerated the Electoral Commission
It is no doubt that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) decisively won the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.The party and the incoming administration are...
Kwame Boafo Akuffo: Court ruling on re-collation flawed
In every facet of life, a man is entitled to double fidelity, save in matters of the law. The settled practice and the law...
Jean Mensa’s Overreach and Consequences
I wish to begin with the phrase, "Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad." Also, see Proverbs 16:18.
Ghana's electoral integrity must be...
The Voice of the Grassroots: The role of gov’t appointees in the outcome of the NPP’s 2024 elections
As the dust begins to settle following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) disappointing showing in the 2024 elections, one question resonates loudly among party...
Bring back our PTAs
Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) are non-profit organisations that bring together parents, teaching and non-teaching staff of schools.Their primary aim has been to support schools...
Bawumia’s 8 minutes elite ball that zapped the energy of trigger happy politicians
Barely eleven hours after a wave of violent incidents threatened Ghana’s post-election peace, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic...
Keta Beach: Africa’s golden paradise waiting for transformation
In the southeastern corner of Ghana lies Keta Beach, a coastal treasure renowned for its pristine golden sands and captivating beauty.
Stretching along the shimmering...
The ‘logic’ of NPP patriots not coming out to vote on Dec 7
The results of Ghana’s December 7, 2024, elections have sparked intense debate about the reasons behind the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) unexpected and significant...
Choosing next Bank of Ghana Governor
The incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration inherits a nation grappling with a multitude of economic challenges such as persistently high inflation, a weakened...
Students in limbo: Who cares?
As the clock ticks toward the reopening of tertiary institutions for the new academic year in January, thousands of students across Ghana are stuck...
Was Dr Agordzo demoted from Superintendent to Deputy for Misconduct?
Following the very reckless and unfortunate comments and attacks by retired Police officer Dr Benjamin Agordzo on the highly respected Inspector-General of Police, yours...
Who sits on the “cursed seats”?
In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, tensions reached a boiling point in Ghana's Parliament, as political rivals from the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
Election 2024: Prof. H Kwasi Prempeh celebrates Mussa Dankwa and Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako
I am very happy to see Mussa Dankwah get the attention, recognition, and respect that he deserves as a pollster, researcher and analyst. As...
Lessons from the fallen elephant and the risen umbrella in Ghana
‘Those whose palm kernels were cracked by benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble’ – Chinua Achebe.Mr. Abroenye: Good day to Prof. and his three...
Mahama wins elections; Bawumia wins admiration after early concession
Ghana's December 7, 2024 elections have concluded with dramatic twists, cementing the West African nation's reputation as a beacon of democratic maturity.In a highly...
Martin Amidu: Congratulatory message to President-elect Mahama
President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, I send you my good wishes on this occasion of your well-deserved and landslide victory...
The GH₵1.20p feeding grant per child: the harsh reality of Ghana’s school feeding programme
Twelve-year-old Adrian Kay, a class six pupil, prepares for school. After he finishes breakfast at home, his mother hands him a pack of home-cooked...
The weight of redemption: Why President John Mahama can’t afford to fail
Dear H.E. President John Dramani Mahama,First off, hearty congratulations on what is already shaping up to be a historic return to the highest office...
Change has come to Ghana for good: A new era of hope and accountability
The 2024 elections in Ghana have ushered in a profound shift in the nation’s political landscape. The decisive victory of the opposition National Democratic...
77 stories, 1 republic – Paul Adom-Otchere chronicles Ghana’s democratic journey
Ace Ghanaian journalist, Paul Adom-Otchere, has launched a compelling new book that explores Ghana's Fourth Republic, highlighting the pivotal stories that have shaped the...
Journalists and election coverage: Navigating the gains and pains since 1992
The liberalization of Ghana's airwaves in the late 1990s marked a turning point in the country's democratic evolution.It unleashed a torrent of diverse voices...
December 7 elections: Will Ghanaians Reset or It is Possible?
As Ghanaians head to polls on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the question still remains.Will Ghanaians Reset Ghana as it is being champions by the...
Bright Simons: Ghana’s shady e-Gate Project
This is a very quick note to explain my recent tweet about the biometric e-gate solution recently commissioned by Ghana’s Vice President (Veep).Ghana’s current electronic...
2024 election: Which vision are you voting for; upgrade or reset?
As Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls this Saturday, all eyes are on the upcoming election, where voters will decide between two major...