Policing in Ghana: Introspections, challenges and prospects
Section 200(1) of the 1992 Constitution states that “no person or authority shall raise any police service except by or under the authority of...
Heartfelt praise: Celebrating the remarkable journey of Daniel Payne, Egyam Children’s Home
In the tapestry of life, there are individuals whose unwavering dedication and boundless compassion weave threads of hope and opportunity into the lives of...
Where should I hide my money – Elizabeth Ohene writes
Once upon a time when I lived in an apartment in Hendon, North London, a policeman appeared at my backdoor one early morning as...
Abednego Asante Asiedu writes… In Memoriam: Daniel Okyem Aboagye – A devoted public servant
With great sadness, we receive the shocking news of the passing of Daniel Okyem Aboagye, the former Member of Parliament for the Bantama constituency...
Arthur Kobina Kennedy: The people’s movement on the street
Last Saturday, thousands of Ghanaians poured into the streets to protest harsh economic conditions and demand change.According to a report by Reuters, a demonstrator,...
Drowning in Ghana: A silent killer that demands immediate action
In the tranquil waters of Ghana's sea, lakes and rivers, a silent crisis lurks, claiming lives with an unrelenting grip - drowning. The 2020 World...
Unsung hero Addai-Nimoh draws support from Kufuor loyalists
Ing. Francis Addai-Nimoh is a sterling example of political resilience; consistently, he has proved to be an unsung hero in the politics of the...
Samson’s Take: Democracy in danger – stop the police now!
Let’s be clear about this. A country that is in this broke state after an IMF bailout ought not entertain this conduct by the...
Message from the Morning Man: Buried alive
One of my favourite movie directors is Quentin Tarantino. His raw, rich and pulpy imagination never ceases to impress me.Last night, I was...
Useless Column: ‘How it leaked’
The day the dog will vex and decides to take adult human beings to court over copyright breaches er, the whole world will go...
The missing wedding cake Kofi spills my beans
Here comes Kofi Akpabli again, with my book in his armpit. After the earlier upper cut, he calls my bluff this time by literally...
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng: An open letter to anybody who wants to be Ghana’s president in January 2025
Ghana has not done as well as it should have done since President Kwame Nkrumah was unconstitutionally ousted from office through a military coup...
Possible pain at the pump in forecast
The government must pay heed to the early warnings about a possible crude oil price increase.Oil markets roared last week and the price...
Ken Ofori-Atta writes: Citizens – Standing Strong with the Bank of Ghana
There is an anonymous quote that says “banks are to the economy what the heart is to the human body. They cycle necessary capital...
Julius Debrah: A pinnacle of experience, leadership for running mate
In the realm of Ghanaian politics, the selection of a running mate is a decision of paramount importance.This individual not only complements the...
Passport Office must wake up!
The Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, recently came out tough on the Passport Office, accusing some officials of collecting money...
Feature: NLA under Sammi Awuku, 24 months on
Seven months into the second tenure of the sitting President, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had made some new appointments and reshuffled a few...
A kiss, a pinch, a squeeze
This is my season of daydreams.When sporting competitions are on, I find I let my imagination run riot.And so, I have allowed myself to...
Ace Anan Ankomah: The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is Prof Kofi Date-Bah
THE ACADEMICDuring my formative years as an eager student at the Legon Faculty of Law in the late 1980s, I found myself captivated by...
Message from the Morning Man: Perfect
What’s your favourite song? I bet the answer is “It depends”, right? You probably have a favourite gospel song, a favourite highlife song, favourite...
Prof Kwesi Yankah: Showdown in Asylum Down; Lessons from my Middle School
The launch of my book yesterday gives me the freedom to sigh, but also to steal from its contents without looking over my shoulders....
Kwesi Yankah: The pen at risk: Snapshots of a scary past
Browsing through my memoirs, I am occasionally swept off by ‘spooky’ encounters recorded by wrinkled cameras.No iPhones those days. But I am glad...
Why I hate braided wigs and want them all burned
I absolutely hate braided wigs. My solemn desire is that all the braided wigs in the world should be gathered and burned.Braided wigs are...
Patrick Adagewine writes: The stinking desperation of a greedy man in NPP
Thus, a man was brought from outside to join a 32-year-old political party some 15 years ago, to become the running mate of its...
Ransford Gyampo: My take on the possible deployment of ECOWAS Troops to Niger
Coups are bad and there is no justification whatsoever for it. In the view of Plato, soldiers have no business governing a country.They must...
Kwesi Yankah: Oh how time flies
In the past year-and-half, I have been working on a project that looks back on my life’s journey of trials and triumphs, and feel...
Bank Commercial Paper as an alternative to T-Bills as latter faces possible re-structuring
It is imperative that government reduces yields (interest rates) on T-Bills, given the country’s current precarious economic situation, this is no time for the...
Open letter to Chief Justice
Greetings to you wherever you may be given that we are at that time of recuperation, following the completion of yet another legal year.Despite...
Pastors; beware of the Anti-witchcraft Law
I heard the news a while ago that the Parliament of Ghana has passed a law which prohibits a person from accusing another person...
Okyeame Kwame presents climate clock to UAE ambassador
It has been observed that on Okyeame Kwame's Twitter profile, he now identifies himself as the Activist and also on his website. So some...
Electrochem operations: How Ada people can become ultimate beneficiaries
In the serene coastal town of Ada, Ghana, a life-changing project has taken root. Electrochem, a Ghanaian-owned company, has invested over $88,000,000 in industrial...
Martin Amidu: Cecelia Dapaah’s million-dollar-plus booty demonstrates serious security failure of govt
The alleged Cecilia Abena Dapaah scandal which hit the Ghanaian media landscape on 21 July 2023, apart from the entertainment and emotional catharsis it...
Youth activist dеmands for thorough invеstigation into death of fishermen in Tema
Today, we gathеr in sorrow as we mourn thе untimеly and tragic loss of two prеcious livеs - our bеlovеd fishеrmеn who wеrе prеparing...
Yvonne Nelson’s Book is a victory for fatherhood
Imagine being a dad, trying to navigate the challenging path of fatherhood while being separated from your family due to life’s circumstances. That's been...
Bawumia’s 10th position on the ballot paper – A divine order which reflects his campaign message
When Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia crafted a compelling football analogy to drive his campaign; that he is the best, among the NPP flagbearership...
The enduring legacy of HE Prof. John Evans Atta-Mills: A visionary leader for Ghana
IntroductionThe late Professor John Evans Atta-Mills was an exceptional leader who left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Ghana. Serving as a...
Time up for Adwoa Safo in Dome-Kwabenya?
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, was conspicuously missing at the first anniversary and thanksgiving of the National Executives of...
Hanson K. Nyame writes: Our Parliament vs Anti LGBTQI+
When the Honourable Speaker of Parliament posed the question for those who opposed the anti-LGBTQ+ bill to rise up, none of them got up,...
Nana Jantuah: The power of cultural consultants in enhancing narratives in white dominant movies
In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, representation and inclusivity have become important aspects of storytelling in the film industry.White-dominant movies, while...
Assin North bye-election a magnifier and catalyst – How one seat can show Ghana’s political problems and spur progress
What can one seat do for Ghana’s politics? A lot, as it turns out. The recent Assin North bye-election has shown it isn’t just...