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To the new Mahama administration: Leveraging Ghana-China partnerships for industrial growth and economic transformation

Ghana’s economic growth continues to gain momentum, driven by efforts toward industrial expansion, trade diversification, and digital transformation. As Ghana enters a new phase under...

Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and South

In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that...

From Coup to Glory: How Nkrumah’s name outlived his opponents

Ei, Ghanaians! Here we are again, celebrating another Independence Day—this time, the grand 68th anniversary. If Ghana were a human being, by now, it...

Ghana’s 68th Independence Day; a reflection of economic realities?

Today marks Ghana’s 68th Independence Day, a moment traditionally filled with pomp, pride, and patriotic fervor. However, unlike previous years when the grand spectacle...

The critical role of Alhaji Asoma Banda in shaping up resilience of the fourth Republic

"Any nation that does not honour its heroes will not long endure.” - Abraham Lincoln Over the weekend, the Ghanaians learnt with sadness the passing...

Council of State under 1992 constitution: A flawed system in need of review and amendment

Ghana’s democratic governance, as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution, is built on a framework of checks and balances designed to ensure accountability, stability, and...

Why Zoomlion can’t be blamed for meagre, delayed salaries of staff under the Waste and Sanitation Module of YEA

Introduction A very rich man cultivated a large plantation and hired workers to work on the farm for him. But because the farm was so huge...

Gov’t reclaims forest reserves: A bold stand to save Ghana’s forests and water bodies

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling illegal mining in Ghana, declaring a relentless and...

Bawumia, NPP, and the crossroads of 2028: A costly political gamble?

In Ghanaian politics, loyalty to party leadership is often seen as a necessity. But at what cost? This question becomes even more critical as the...

Three years of resilience: Ukraine’s unyielding battle against Russian aggression

On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the world reflects on a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics, tested international law,...

President Mahama, let’s stop the empty rhetoric of economic crime scenes and walk the pre-election can-do talk: Martin A.B.K. Amidu

Am I hearing well and rightly that President Mahama described Ghana rhetorically as an "economic crime scene" before 7 January 2025 that has to...

USAID Bilateral support suspension: A challenge or a multi-billion opportunity for Ghana and Africa?

The Laadi Centre for Peace Building and Security Analysis (LACPSA-GHANA) emphasizes the importance of human security as a critical determinant of a country’s health. Many...

Unblocking Ghana’s potential: The cost of ‘late’ recruitment or appointment

What I am about to narrate didn’t begin in 2016. But let’s start there, as the events are still fresh in our memories and...

Dampare: An IGP’s greatest footprint

Dr. Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has consistently demonstrated strong leadership in guiding the Ghana Police Service through a crucial period...

Dr. David Kofi Wuaku: A champion of impact and inspiration

Though the recent election did not yield the expected outcome for Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, his influence on the Volta Region continues to resonate...

Beyond the illusion of power: Unpacking the Ofori-Atta narrative

Political office is fleeting; once upon a time, he was the high and mighty, respected and revered even in his wrongs but with the...

Kojo Brace writes: Sad, but hopeful

Last Friday, as I was almost home in my beautiful Ahanta, I received a call from an unknown number. When I answered, the voice was...

Letter from Komla Zafa Dartey to the Education Minister

Dear Education Minister, It is heartwarming to see you sworn in as the Minister of Education, serving under the John-Mahama-led-government of the 4th Republic of...

Elizabeth Ohene writes: Maybe, I was just innocent

This is not a story I tell often, but after hearing of a group of armed soldiers forcibly entering the home of a former...

Pollution at its peak: A deadly cloud on the Accra-Winneba road

For some time, I had not traveled on the Accra-Winneba road. However, I recently came across a post on my Facebook wall where some...

Manasseh Azure Awuni: Appiah Stadium, Mahama’s gadfly and discontinued prosecutions

In this piece, react to the Attorney General’s response to my position that Ghanaians needed to know the reason for the mass discontinuation of...

Prof Kwesi Yankah writes – O.R.A.L. CAVITIES

JDM and his team have hit the ground running with a number of good tidings, and a few that have woken me up from...

The fight we lost

In a town once vibrant in Nkwanta South,where laughter rang clear from north to mouth.Adele, Akyode, and Challa stood near,with dreams intertwined, their hopes...

Tanko Atokple’s Council of State victory: A defining moment for youth leadership and regional transformation

Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple’s historic election as the Volta Region’s representative on Ghana’s Council of State is more than a political milestone—it is a...

AI and the future of Governance: A challenge for Ghana and the developing world

Look every society, every nation, every civilization, has always been structured around its capacity to organize complexity, to control chaos, and to secure its...

Ghana must continue to lead the charge for Pan-African digital liberation

Listen, if there’s one thing we must grasp about our times, it’s this: the struggle for freedom never truly ends with the attainment of...

A once lively Nkwanta now whispers

In the heart of Nkwanta South, where rivers flow and dreams take flight, A shadow looms, and conflict brews, turning day into night. Adele, Akyode, Challa,...

Resetting Ghana: A call to ethics in political and corporate governance

Aristotle on Ethics: The Path to the Good Life Aristotle (384 - 322 BCE) viewed ethics as a practical science centered on human well-being and...

Freemasonry and Catholicism: John Edusei’s response to Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu

The Assistant Provincial Grand Master North of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, John Edusei, has responded to a letter from Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu,...

Pwalugu Dam & political “loot” recovery (ORAL) in Ghana – Bright Simons writes

In February, 2020, the Parliament of Ghana ratified the decision of the government to spend nearly $900 million on a “multipurpose” dam in Pwalugu,...

Dr. Kofi David Wuaku: A visionary leader poised to drive Volta Region’s development

In an era where strong, visionary leadership is crucial for regional development, Dr. Kofi David Wuaku has stepped forward with a bold agenda to...

An open letter to Mahama: A call to redeem your promise to solve the tidal wave crisis in Southern Volta

H.E. John Dramani Mahama President of the Republic of Ghana Flagbearer, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dear President Mahama, I write to you today not just as a journalist,...

Chaos in Parliament: The Suspension of MPs and its Implications

In a dramatic turn of events, four Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana were suspended for two weeks following a chaotic incident during the...

Seidu Agongo writes: Unbroken after the storm

For nearly eight years, I, Alhaji Seidu Agongo spent almost every Monday to Thursday in court, answering allegations that took more political twists and...

James Klutse Avedzi: A trailblazer in public service and finance

James Klutse Avedzi’s illustrious career has reached new heights with his appointment by President Mahama as the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission...

Slashing Ministries may receive praise, but the elephant in the room is the Civil Service

Five days after assuming office, President John Mahama reduced the number of ministries from 29 to 23, in line with his pre-election pledge to...

An open letter to the newly appointed Managing Director of BOST

Dear Mr. Afetsi Awoonor, Advancing BOST’s Mandate for a Sustainable and Efficient Energy Future Congratulations once again on your well-deserved appointment as the Managing Director of...

Can Mahama deliver in just four years?

The re-election of John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana has ushered in a wave of optimism and skepticism alike. As he assumes office, he...

Goldmines and Landmines: Manasseh’s open letter to President Mahama

Dear President John Dramani Mahama, Accept my congratulations on your emphatic victory in the 2024 presidential election and your rebound as president of our republic. It...

Henry Kofi Quarshie writes: Cassiel Ato Baah Forson: A testament to service, truth, and loyalty

In a political landscape like Ghana's often marred by division and self-interest, the appointment of Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Ghana’s Minister of Finance...