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Desperation for political power; the case of sitting MPs on running as independent candidates in 2024 election

As the electorate inches towards 7 December 2024 to exercise its inalienable right to decide at the polls who should represent each of the...

Bagbin must respect SC’s ruling on 4 MPs; doing otherwise will taint his career

Ghana’s judiciary may appear politicised, which is unfortunate, but that’s no basis for disrespecting a court’s decision, however, offensive and unjust it might seem. The...

Re: Can I have a seat?

The importance of consistency in the application of the principles of law is necessary as inconsistency tends to undermine the coherence of the law...

Dr Alex Kyeremeh writes: Why nations fail

I have read this book written by Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson many times, although it is a fat book of about 481 pages. This...

Prof Gyampo writes: The courts can’t gag Parliament

I maintain, both Oquaye and Bagbin were wrong in their rulings. But Parliament, being a Master of its own processes must find its own...

A Critical Examination of Speaker Alban Bagbin’s Ruling on Potential Breaches of Article 97(1)(g) and (h)

The ruling made today by Speaker Alban Bagbin, in response to allegations raised by Minority Leader Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has ignited...

Diversity but not conflict

The heading of this article is taken from the advice of the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osmanu Nuhu Shaributu to Ghanaians, when a delegation...

Mohammed Muhamin/Alex Treve Quarshie writes : The recent Kasoa blast :The critically ignored role of the National Ambulance Service

The recent tragic explosion at Kasoa Buduburam, which resulted in the death of three people and over thirty casualties, has once again brought to...

A second term for Mr. John Mahama: Endorsing mediocrity or a new era of Leadership?

As Ghana approaches the 2024 general elections, the political landscape is becoming increasingly polarised. Former President John Dramani Mahama, the opposition National Democratic Congress...

Haruna Iddrisu’s motion a waste of everyone’s time – Ras Mubarak

A decision on a motion in Parliament by the former Minority Leader to remove some four MPs who are contesting as independent candidates in...

A bright future for young lawyers: Rising admissions at Ghana School of Law

The legal landscape in Ghana is experiencing a vibrant transformation, characterised by an encouraging surge in admissions and enrollments at the Ghana School of...

Togbega Sei II: Volta Region North Police must sit up ahead of elections

A recent happening in my traditional area, Botoku has brought the Volta North Command of the Ghana Police Service into sheer disrepute. I cannot help...

Election dangers: How elections affect the mental health of the electorate

Elections can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for many people. In fact, research has shown that election cycles can lead to...

Gyampo: Open letter to Akufo-Addo on illegal mining fight

Dear Sir, I belong to a group of Ghanaians who have adopted an uncompromising stance in the fight against illegal mining. It is not out...

Ernesto Yeboah: I was once in Barker-Vormawor’s cell; it’s traumatizing

I have an intimate relationship with the cell where Oliver Barker-Vormawor is being kept. It’s a place I’ve been before. I haven’t been able to...

Daniel Ampofo Adjei writes: The journey of the ballot paper in election 2024

As Ghana heads into another general election in December 2024, the stakes have never been higher. This historic contest, set between key contenders—the sitting Vice...

Galamsey: How Organised Labour’s front was destabilised to abandon intended strike

In the lead-up to a highly anticipated nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, 2024, the organised labour front in Ghana was poised to take...

Burning for ‘wele’ and leather: A hidden threat to the environment and climate change

The cowhide, commonly known as 'wele' that you cannot eat your waakye, Okro stew or any of your favourite meals without, your preference for...

Bright Simons: Bogus mining data in Ghana poses danger

Illegal gold mining anxiety sweeps Ghana and disrupts election campaign messaging Just weeks to the presidential elections in Ghana, middle-class concerns about illegal, irresponsible, and...

Ghana’s Leap to 5G: A bold move or a pricey gamble amid unresolved 4G issues?

Ghana’s telecommunications sector is on the verge of a significant technological leap: the transition from 4G to 5G. As the world races towards the next...

World Habitat Day 2024: Engaging youth for a sustainable urban future

This year's World Habitat Day (WHD), was marked on October 7, 2024, and it brings into focus the theme “Engaging Youth to Create a...

Beggars in uniform: Consequences of immigration officers begging at airport and threat to national security and tourism

Air travel is often stressful, but encountering immigration officers begging for alms adds a disturbing layer. This unsettling trend raises questions about corruption, accountability,...

Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah writes on elections and prophecies

The National Peace Council of Ghana recently organised a forum in Accra for prophets, aimed at helping them in handling their prophetic messages responsibly...

‘President Akua Donkor’ – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

It’s over now–a much-awaited face-to-face encounter between the Electoral Commission and a pack of political wisemen called IPAC, representing various political parties plus concert...

Dear God, Why I’m not adding Ghanaian politicians to my prayer topics?

I bolted from church one Sunday, infuriated. When my pastor called for the entire congregation to pray for the government of Ghana, anger surged...

Unreachable Spaces: The challenge of disability inclusion

Imagine arriving at work every day, only to be forced to wait for helpful passersby to carry you upstairs because the building lacks a...

I ask you to be citizens, not spectators – Did Akufo-Addo mean it?

During his inaugural speech on January 7, 2017, President Akufo-Addo boldly declared, “I ask you to be citizens, not spectators.” Soon after, he faced...

Unreachable spaces: The challenge of disability inclusion

Imagine arriving at work every day, only to be forced to wait for helpful passersby to carry you upstairs because the building lacks a...

Prince Sefah writes: Anti-galamsey push not genuine but deliberate ploy against NPP’s victory

This anti-galamsey Push is not genuine but a desperate ploy against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Impending Victory With due respect to genuine environmentalists and...

How telcos are exploiting musicians with Caller Ring Back Tones

In the bustling world of music, where creativity meets commerce, the advent of Caller Ring Back Tones (CRBT) has promised a new avenue for...

The dangers of politicizing national issues in Ghana

Our political parties have provided the platform for our country's development and cohesion. Political discussions are important for a healthy democracy. However, a worrying trend...

Agriculture value chains in Africa; The sleeping trillions of dollars

The African continent has a land area of 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi)—enough to fit in the U.S., China, India, Japan,...

Evans Mawunyo Tsikata: The silence of injustice as the truth fades

"Injustice affects us all, directly or indirectly. We can't afford to be indifferent, thinking 'it's none of my business.' Today's silence ensures tomorrow's isolation....

Jimmy Aglah: Ghana Police Service; champions of selective justice and environmental amnesia

Oh, dear Ghana Police Service, our beloved enforcers of the law, how you've mastered the art of selective crime fighting! It's like watching a...

“This is Your Moment in History, My Dear Friend’s Wife” Part Two

…The Third Coming of President Akufo-Addo: ‘When It Is Coming, It Is Doing’ ‘MOMENTS IN HISTORY’ are akin to ‘making irrevocable decisions’ like the crossing of the...

Hilla Limann: 45 years ago, today

Forty-five years ago today, President Dr Hilla Limann was sworn into office on September 24, 1979, after the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council, AFRC had...

The dangers of partisan politics in managing drought and food crisis

Food crisis is a national emergency that requires a unified, transparent, and non-partisan approach to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations,...

September 21: Long Live Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day

Today, Saturday, September 21, is Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day courtesy the instrumentality of President Akufo-Addo through the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republican dispensation...

Reviving Ghana’s film industry: A call for government support and creative innovation

For decades, Ghana’s movie industry stood proudly as one of the most vibrant and influential in Africa. From the days of classic productions like Love...

Why Ayariga coughed, itchy bottom and are you using the right condom – A review of Prof. Alex Dodoo’s ‘Healthy Secrets’

Not all health concerns should have you rushing to the hospital. A bit of reading from "Healthy Secrets" authored by Prof. Alex Dodoo, the...