Opinion

Jesus Christ: Grand ancestor of African ancestors

The God Akans call Oboadeɛ (Creator), Onyame (Supreme Being), Asaase Wura (Owner of the earth), Ahunabobrim (Awesome and Majestic); and whom the Ewes call...

Election 2024: Will there be a ‘mano-a-mano’ debate?

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced plans to hold presidential and vice-presidential debates as part of its election year activities. Prior to the...

Mordecai Quarshie writes: “Economic idependence now!”

Ghana is currently in an economic crisis resulting in our 17th bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It is interesting that we have had...

Richard Obeng Mensah: Election as usual; voting as usual in Ghana?

‘We cannot just continue to think that there is enough land out there, that there’s enough water and forest and wetlands to destroy, to...

Prof. Samuel Akainyah: Dr Opoku Prempeh’s NPP Vice Presidential candidacy must be withdrawn

For just as much as the date of February 24, is remembered and etched in the annals of Ghana as one very destructive day...

Rejected Ballot: A misplaced power of the thumb

The phrase “misplaced power of the thumb” could metaphorically suggest the misuse or mishandling of voting authority or the symbolic act of voting. Imagine...

Exhaling for ‘Napo’

The messages and phone calls that came my way with the announcement the other day that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (aka Napo) had been...

Fuseini Iddrisu: The unsuccessful meaning of success- Putting a Dutch Passport and a PHD debate into a proper context

Recent developments about choosing between obtaining a Dutch passport and pursuing a PhD have engaged my thoughts about success and the need to put...

Xatse Derick Emmanuel: Dumsor predates WAPCO’s gas supply challenges

Ghana has been experiencing Dumsor long before the recent gas supply challenges announced by WAPCo . Credible data available, representing total system power generation at...

Yaw Nsarkoh: The annual floods in Accra are here again – are we children of a lesser god?

A harrowing video clip of an entire roof of a building in Accra, Ghana, ripped off by winds, went viral on Wednesday. It caused damage...

Dr. Etse Sikanku writes: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – The quintessential doer

There are not many politicians who end up matching their rhetoric with action. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia belongs to that limited group with the rare...

Kofi Adu Domfeh writes: When roads are constructed to kill

The road has been without safety cautions: there are no traffic lights, no road markings, including zebra crossing, and no reflectors on the medians.

Was the pledge to make Accra the cleanest city a reality or a fallacy?

“By the end of the four years of my term in office as President, Accra will be the cleanest city in Africa.” These were the...

Kofi Adu Domfeh writes: There is anger in the land and it’s heat-induced

The night rains come as soothing relief to many homes and families in Ghana. But soon, the land is heated up, consuming the little...

When the bell rings for food

I wonder why there aren’t school-genre books written in this country. A book along the lines of ‘Tom Brown's School Days’ that would chronicle...

Climate change: Harnessing the power of women in digital marketing to drive awareness

Women are essential elements of both our family and society as they bring discipline and dignity in every area they work, look after their...

Fifi Kwetey: Court shift system echoes Mahama’s 24-hour economy vision

In the discourse of Ghana's economic management, it is imperative to recognize that the efficacy of our economic strategies is foundational to the nation's...

Why is Ghana not prepared for a system crash?

The Obamas recently released an eye-opening film on Netflix called Leave the World Behind. There's nothing particularly noteworthy about this film, except that it sparked...

Samson’s Take: Breaking news – CJ, 2 judges ‘lock up’ Anas…[Judgment]

In 2015 the judiciary in Ghana was brought to its knees to purging it of corrupt elements. The country was hit with a massive...

ICGC@40: How the ministry of Mensa Otabil and ICGC shaped my life for Christ

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) turned forty (40) years exactly on Monday 26th February 2024. In its four decades of existence, the...

The Roll Call of Contemporary Financial Evangelists (III)

In the last two weeks, we’ve been profiling a list of some Christian entrepreneurs, otherwise called financial evangelists who used their financial resources to...

The President’s Cup: An opportunity missed for Ghanaian football

The recent edition of the President's Cup held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium was marred by poor organization and missed opportunities. Despite being...

Ghana’s Independence at 67: Could we be better or worse without media and civil society contributions?

As Ghana celebrates its 67th anniversary of independence, the nation proudly embraces the theme "Our Democracy, Our Pride," it is important to reflect on...

Mackristy Academy: A beacon of excellence in education

Nestled along the Ofankor Barrier—Sowutuom road in Lomnava stands a testament to the power of passion and dedication in education, Mackristy Academy. Founded in...

Between reforms and the status quo under an IMF program: Ghana’s constitutional and political turmoil in a pivotal election year

Amid speculations that surrounded the silence of the presidency on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill unanimously passed in parliament on...

An open letter to NDC Council of Elders

Counseling the NDC Council of Elders Dear Seniors, I wish to salute you for all your dedication and sacrifices for our party over the years. I...

Mary Asiedu: Ghana’s creative arts industry and crowd funding

In the past years, crowding funding in Ghana's creative arts industry has become prevalent as players are seen or heard raising funds for their...

Omane Boamah: Dear Jean Mensa, EC has a lot of work to do

Happy new month (March 2024)! And special greetings from the NDC Elections and IT Directorate. In this open letter, I deploy definite statements and questions to...

Kwame Sowu: The Challenge of Political Promises and the Complex Realities of Governance

In politics, promises are the currency of hope. Politicians often make pledges to their constituents, outlining ambitious visions and bold agendas aimed at addressing...

The Roll Call of Biblical Financial Evangelists

“Money is not sinful or evil. The kingdom of God needs it desperately! Making money is what I do best but it must be...

Ghana’s political dynamics and the affirmative action: The position of Dr Bawumia

The unveiling of the national campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general elections has sparked a debate surrounding the...

Central Region: The battlefield for 2024 election

Central Region continues to be very important to the two major political parties, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress...

‘Kojo Besia’ encounters

Kojo Besia, a topic Ghanaians broach only in hushed tones and sealed lips in recent times. In our early years, the verbal taboo was...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s exit from ECOWAS – Economic and security implications for Ghana

On January 28, 2024, a significant regional development unfolded as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally requested to withdraw from the Economic Community of...

Digital media marketing: The new gold for women to dig

Do you believe a good chunk of women are gold diggers? Every last one of them. Women are hypergamous. They chase status, power, and money....

A Decade of Impact: My Lebanese community scholarship story

It was in 2016 while preparing to begin my second year at the Ghana Institute of Journalism when I received a call from the...

Yaw Nsarkoh: Understanding why the Free SHS scheme seems not to have made a drastic impact on literacy levels

An open letter to the Minister of Education and all presidential candidates In May 2023, I studied trends on literacy levels in Ghana since the...

The reshuffle you asked for – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

The word ‘reshuffle’ is hardly used outside politics. Never heard of a man waiting for Father’s Day to reshuffle his children; or a polygamist...

K.T. Hammond, the ‘romantic god’ in Ghana’s politics

Like him or hate him, Adansi-Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP) Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond occupies a pivotal position in Ghana’s politics. Ghana’s historical democracy...

Nana Jantuah: The unseen struggles of journalists-society’s indifference

Journalists play a crucial role in keeping society informed and holding those in power accountable. However, behind the scenes, journalists often face tremendous challenges,...