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...
Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Nana Addo, John Mahama, and Ghana’s leadership narrative
The pre-eminent English poet and playwright William Shakespeare's genius lay in his ability to use his literary acumen to interrogate and offer a cogent...
Hold my bissap: On marriage, dating, and the single sage
“Are you married? Have you been married before? You don’t even have a girlfriend, so why are you talking about marriage and dating? Get...
Dr Otokunor writes: Mahama’s Agro Economic Transformation through a 24-Hour Economy
Agriculture is not just a sector—it is the heartbeat of Ghana’s economy, a living testament to the grit and determination of a people who...
Election 2024: GJA must be applauded for scepticism on provision of police liaison officers to selected media houses
“Beware of Greeks bearing gifts”The press conference convened by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), and addressed by its President, Albert Dwumfour, is a shining...
Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa Writes: Bawumia, Mahama, talk to your supporters
In a crucial moment for Ghana’s political landscape, the flagbearers of the two major political parties, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party...
Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Peace, where are you?
As Ghana approaches its 2024 general elections, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey.Known for its stability in a region...
Keta Port project to be commissioned soon?
As the December 7 election approaches, it’s hard to ignore the echoes of promises about the much-touted Keta Port project.Year after year, the Finance...
Prophecy, polls, and predictions (Part II)
Pollsters have always tried to predict political outcomes through research, but they predict with margins of error.That is humility. It indicates that to err...
Rex Danquah: The Akufo-Addo Cathedral promise paradox
The Hypocrisy Of The People Isn’t Funny Anymore As Our Silences Are Most Deafening… Where Did We Get It All So Wrong?“One of the...
Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa Writes: 10 days to December 7 Election; a call for peace
As Ghana approaches its highly anticipated December 7 General Election, we stand at a pivotal moment in our history.With just 10 days to go,...
2024 Election: Celebrating your victory
Celebrations are phenomenal among sportsmen. Athletes celebrate at the end of a race, but in soccer, celebrations are more often tied to scoring a...
Breaking the 8 will break Ghana: Why you shouldn’t vote for Bawumia
Ideally, when a sitting vice president decides to shoot their shot at the top job, it shouldn’t feel like they’re auditioning to be a...
Prophecy, polls, and predictions
Paul talks about the three greatest virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love. Love is the greatest among the three.If, in the same vein, prophecy, polls,...
2024 Election: Who will be your President? Part III
THE SWORD OF 'MEMPENE'Well, for those of us who do not speak Akan, 'mempene' simply means 'I won't agree.'When the African politician says such,...
Dr. K.Y. Amoako writes: The fierce urgency of now
On December 7, Ghana will elect a new government—a historic step as we enter the second quarter of the 21st Century, facing both immense...
The agony of kidney disease: When death appears more bearable
In Ghana, the plight of individuals battling kidney disease has become a heartbreaking reality.The extreme cost of dialysis, coupled with inadequate healthcare infrastructure, has...